Digital Freight Forwarding Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 34.67 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 92.84 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 21.77 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Digital Freight Forwarding Market Analysis
The Digital Freight Forwarding Market size is estimated at USD 34.67 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 92.84 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 21.77% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Digitization is continuing to be one of the key drivers supporting growth of the current economy. Companies like convoy, Uber Freight and uShip are coming up with new platforms to fill in the gaps in the logistics industry. With Digital freight forwarding the manual process will be reduced. All the quotations for freight forwarding will be available at one platform without the hassle of hours of conversation and paper trails. The major benefits of digital freight forwarding include instant quotes, transparent pricing, comparison of rates and carriers, tracking, easy documentation and others. The logistics industry is developing to a paperless digitized industry supporting the growth of the market.
Digital Freight Forwarding Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Digital Freight Forwarding Market according to our research experts:
Growth in E-Commerce driving Digital Freight Forwarding Market
In 2019, retail e-commerce sales worldwide amounted to around 3.53 trillion US dollars and e-retail revenues are projected to grow even further at a quicker pace in the coming few years. Online shopping is one of the most popular online activities worldwide, both domestic and cross-border e-commerce is booming in developing markets such as China, India, and Indonesia due to that reason. This encompasses not just direct-to-consumer retail, but also shipments of electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. With increasing access to internet even the manufacturers of products are gradually moving from traditional freight forwarding to digital freight forwarding. The major benefits of digital freight forwarding include instant quotes, transparent pricing, comparison of rates and carriers, tracking, easy documentation and others.
Flexport leading the Digital Freight forwarding market
Flexport is a San Francisco-based digital freight forwarder and logistics platform. Founded in 2013, the company has around half of its business in ocean freight and the other half in air freight. After its Series C round of funding in September 2017, Flexport had a valuation of $800 million. DST Global led this round; other investors include Founders Fund and Wells Fargo. In 2018, the company received USD 100 million from SF Express, a leading courier company in China. This brought Flexport's total funding to USD 300 million and its valuation to more than USD 1 billion.
The startup has a run-rate revenue of approximately USD 400 million and is growing steadily. It ships roughly 120,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) annually, with a focus on transpacific trade lanes, where its shipment volume is the 20th largest on the transpacific eastbound route. It reached a revenue of USD 860 million in 2019 and became the leader in digital freight forwarding market as it provides high quality logistics service with added analytical reports.
Digital Freight Forwarding Industry Overview
The Digital Freight Forwarding Market is competitive and is highly fragmented with presence of many players. Digital freight forwarders (DFFs) use a digital platform to offer a broader range of logistics services than marketplaces and connectivity providers. DFFs build their core value proposition around a seamless user experience of shipping goods from one point to another while aggregating information on one platform with a single user interface. Some of the existing major players in the market include - Flexport, Twill, FreightHub, Fleet, InstaFreight, Transporteca, Kontainers, KN Freight Net, Turvo, iContainers, DHL Group, Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Agility Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Digital Freight Forwarding Market Leaders
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Flexport
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FreightHub
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Twill
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Agility Logistics
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DHL
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Digital Freight Forwarding Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Deliverables
- 1.2 Study Assumptions
- 1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 Analysis Methodology
- 2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
- 4.1 Current Market Scenario
- 4.2 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
- 4.3 Investment Scenarios
- 4.4 Government Regulations and Initiatives
- 4.5 Technology Development in Online Freight Forwarding and Digital Platforms
- 4.6 Overview on E-commerce Logistics and Freight Forwarding
- 4.7 Value Propositions of E-platforms Vs Competitors
- 4.8 Impact of Covid-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.1 Drivers
- 5.2 Restraints
- 5.3 Opportunities
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5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 5.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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6.1 By Mode of Transport
- 6.1.1 Land
- 6.1.2 Sea
- 6.1.3 Air
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6.2 By Geography
- 6.2.1 North America
- 6.2.1.1 United States
- 6.2.1.2 Canada
- 6.2.1.3 Mexico
- 6.2.2 Europe
- 6.2.2.1 Germany
- 6.2.2.2 France
- 6.2.2.3 Netherlands
- 6.2.2.4 United Kingdom
- 6.2.2.5 Italy
- 6.2.2.6 Rest of Europe
- 6.2.3 Asia-Pacific
- 6.2.3.1 China
- 6.2.3.2 Japan
- 6.2.3.3 Australia
- 6.2.3.4 India
- 6.2.3.5 Singapore
- 6.2.3.6 Malaysia
- 6.2.3.7 Indonesia
- 6.2.3.8 South Korea
- 6.2.3.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 6.2.4 Middle East & Africa
- 6.2.4.1 South Africa
- 6.2.4.2 Egypt
- 6.2.4.3 GCC Countries
- 6.2.4.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 6.2.5 South America
- 6.2.5.1 Brazil
- 6.2.5.2 Chile
- 6.2.5.3 Rest of South America
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 7.1 Market Concentration Overview
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7.2 Company Profiles
- 7.2.1 Flexport
- 7.2.2 Twill
- 7.2.3 FreightHub
- 7.2.4 Fleet
- 7.2.5 InstaFreight
- 7.2.6 Transporteca
- 7.2.7 Kontainers
- 7.2.8 KN Freight Net
- 7.2.9 Turvo
- 7.2.10 iContainers
- 7.2.11 DHL Group
- 7.2.12 Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- 7.2.13 Agility Logistics Pvt. Ltd*
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
9. DISCLAIMER
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Digital Freight Forwarding Market report provides insights on the market like Market Overview, Market Dynamics, Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis, Investment Scenarios, Government Regulations and Initiatives, Technology Development in Online Freight Forwarding and Digital Platforms, Overview on E-commerce Logistics and Freight Forwarding, Value Propositions of E-platforms Vs Competitors and Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis. The report also covers impact of Covid-19 on the market.
Furthermore, the report also provides company profiles with leading market players to understand the competitive landscape of the market.
| By Mode of Transport | Land | |
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| By Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| By Geography | Europe | Germany |
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| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
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| By Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | ||
| Australia | ||
| India | ||
| Singapore | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| By Geography | Middle East & Africa | South Africa |
| Egypt | ||
| GCC Countries | ||
| Rest of Middle East & Africa | ||
| By Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Chile | ||
| Rest of South America |
Digital Freight Forwarding Market Research FAQs
How big is the Digital Freight Forwarding Market?
The Digital Freight Forwarding Market size is expected to reach USD 34.67 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 21.77% to reach USD 92.84 billion by 2029.
What is the current Digital Freight Forwarding Market size?
In 2024, the Digital Freight Forwarding Market size is expected to reach USD 34.67 billion.
Who are the key players in Digital Freight Forwarding Market?
Flexport, FreightHub, Twill, Agility Logistics and DHL are the major companies operating in the Digital Freight Forwarding Market.
What years does this Digital Freight Forwarding Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Digital Freight Forwarding Market size was estimated at USD 28.47 billion. The report covers the Digital Freight Forwarding Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Digital Freight Forwarding Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What factors are driving the growth of the Digital Freight Forwarding Market?
The factors driving the growth of the Digital Freight Forwarding Market are a) Expansion of the e-commerce industry and rise in free trade agreement b) Adoption of direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce logistics c) Increased demand for efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions
Digital Freight Forwarder Industry Report
The global digital freight forwarding market is experiencing significant growth, driven primarily by the expansion of the e-commerce sector and the rise in free trade agreements. Digital freight forwarding companies leverage advanced digital tools to streamline communication, provide real-time shipment updates, and offer transparent comparisons of shipping options, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing paperwork. The freight forwarding market is segmented by mode of transport, including land, sea, and air; by function, such as warehouse and transportation management; by verticals like retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive; and by deployment modes, including cloud and on-premises. The sea transport segment and cloud deployment mode are particularly lucrative, driven by the cost-effectiveness and flexibility they offer. The retail and e-commerce vertical remains a dominant force, fueled by the increasing demand for efficient digital freight shipping solutions in the growing online shopping market. Statistics for the digital freight forwarder market share, size, and revenue growth rate are provided by Mordor Intelligenceā¢ Industry Reports. Digital freight forwarder analysis includes a market forecast outlook and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
