Global Automotive Logistics Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

The global automotive logistics market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

The automotive supply chain manages business activities by maintaining relationships between the sales channel, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, suppliers and related functions and facilities. It is used to maintain the flow, which includes transforming goods and services from the raw materials stage to the sub-assembly modules and the finished products and delivering them to end-user customers.

There are two types of logistics needed to maintain the supply chain: internal logistics and external logistics. Internal or inbound logistics involves procurement, transportation, inventory control with information systems, planning, production, inspection and delivery of goods and equipment. The external or outbound logistics is a relation of the joint operations with sub-suppliers, sales, warehouse management, distribution networks, service providers, contractors and customers.

Automotive logistics maintains a steady supply of raw materials in a normal business situation. The approach should save warehouse storage, associated transport and labor cost. However, when there is mass production of goods to meet high demand, such as during holiday seasons, the supply chain needs to be swift and agile. The materials will be received in the warehouse, tracked and distributed to the manufacturing unit. Thus, automotive logistics must be instant to maintain the automotive supply chain.

Market Dynamics

The growing need to streamline the supply chain and improve the overall efficiency is a major driving factor for the market's growth in upcoming years. Additionally, optimization of the supply chain reduces the costs such as fuel which is a factor that is increasing the demand for automotive logistics. Furthermore, increasing vehicle production, new initiation infrastructure projects in emerging nations and the development of electric vehicles are bolstering the market growth.

Advancement of new technologies to enhance the supply chain

Advancement in technology has led to the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Applying these technologies with automotive logistics would improve accuracy and scalability, enhancing the supply chain systems. For instance, machine-learning systems will determine a route in the event of a failure, observing the delay and analyzing the data to stop that route from being used in the future. AI adoption enhances the overall ROI by improving the supply chain. Thus, the growing development of the latest technology and easy integration with automotive logistics systems is expected to increase the market's growth.

Growing shortage of truck drivers in North America

The increasing shortage of truck drivers, especially in developed countries, such as the US and Canada, is a major challenging factor for the market's growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to American Trucking Associations, there is a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the US, leading to the disruption of the supply chain and hampering the growth of the automotive logistics market.

COVID-19 impact analysis

The outbreak of COVID-19 hit the global automotive logistics market and many manufacturers have stopped manufacturing the cars, which has disrupted the supply chain. The shutdown of the factory and increased travel restrictions, trade bans and nationwide lockdowns to stop the outbreak of contagious virus have impacted the manufacturing, supply and sales of various automobile types. Furthermore, the global automotive industry is a prominent industry that is witnessing severe disruptions due to supply chain breaks and factory & office shutdowns in countries such as China.

Segment Analysis

The global automotive logistics market is segmented into type, activity, distribution, logistics solution and region. Based on technology, the global automotive logistics market is further segmented into warehousing, transportation, roadways, airways, maritime and railways. Many vendors offer warehouse services to the OEM to streamline the delivery channels and cater to the customers' demands. The increasing vehicle production and the need to maintain the pre-assembly of components are the major driving factor for the growth of the segment during the forecast period.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share for the automotive logistics market due to the increased manufacturing of automotive vehicles in emerging countries, such as China and India. Additionally, the high availability of raw materials and increasing demand for vehicles are also bolstering the growth of the market in the region. The government-backed initiatives are also playing a pivotal role in improving the supply chain, which positively impacts the market's growth.

Europe is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to the expansion of the e-commerce sector in the region. The increasing demand for electric vehicles is creating opportunities for the vendors to enhance the supply chain, which is positively impacting the market's growth.

Competitive Landscape

The global automotive logistics market is highly competitive as the major automotive manufacturers have a diverse portfolio of automotive logistics for various applications. Some of the major players contributing to the growth in the segment are BLG logistics group AG & CO. KG, CEVA Logistics, DHL, DSV A/S, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., GEFCO, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Penske Automotive Group, Ryder System, Inc. and SNCF Logistics. The significant players adopt several growth strategies such as acquisitions, joint ventures and collaborations, contributing to global growth in the industry.

On 9th May 2022, BLG logistics group AG and Hyundai GLOVIS launched a new joint venture for automobile port handling in Bremerhaven. Hyundai plans to use BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven as a European hub for automobile transport between Asia and Europe. It would expand the business operations of BLG in Europe by establishing one of the largest automobile ports in the world.

16th December 2021, GEFCO SA has announced the acquisition of XPAuto, which provides services such as fleet management, vehicle logistics and advanced vehicle care. It would strengthen the position of GEFCO in European markets for providing various services, including logistics services.

CEVA Logistics

Overview: The company was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Marseille, France. It serves many industries globally and generates US$ 56 billion in revenue. The company's presence is in 160 countries and has 400 offices and it has an employee count of 1,30,000. The company's key services include air freight, ocean freight, ground freight, project logistics, value-added services, customs brokerage and contract logistics. It serves 14 OEMs in the automotive industry, has 9 million square meters of warehouse and provides 474000 tons of air volume freight service.

Product Portfolio: Automotive & Tires is an end-to-end solution that includes services, such as Tiers 1/2/3, inbound to manufacturing (I2M), OEM manufacturing support and full vehicle distribution. It also includes the aftermarket services and solutions, such as inbound domestic and international transportation, air, ocean and international, rail RORO (Roll on - Roll off) from supplier to manufacturer, including aftermarket, finished vehicle, yard management and transportation to dealers including eCommerce Business to business.

Key Developments: On 08th February 2022, the company would provide logistics services to Ferrari S.p.A. It includes the services such as biofuel, LNG and biomethane in ocean cargo, sustainable aviation fuels for air cargo and biofuels or even electric vehicles for ground transport.

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