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Logistics automation refers to the application of computer software or automated machinery to improve efficiency in managing logistics. This helps to replace manual operations and handling equipment with automated facilities and processes. Logistics automation helps develop logistics operations in various end-use industries and used in warehouses and distribution centers, which help in maintaining huge stocks.
The main types of components in logistics automation are hardware, software, and services. The hardware market in logistic automation is used to describe any of the physical components of an analog or digital computer. Computer hardware also includes the physical parts of a computer, such as a case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, and computer data storage. The various functions include warehouse and storage management and transportation management, which are used in various organization sizes such as small-medium-sized organizations and large-scale organizations. These are used by several end users, including retail and e-commerce, automotive, food and beverage, logistics and transportation, and others.
Tariffs have significantly influenced the logistics automation market by increasing the cost of importing automation hardware such as robots, sensors, conveyors, and control systems. These cost pressures are most visible in Asia Pacific and North America, where large-scale warehouses and distribution centers rely heavily on imported automation equipment. Small and medium logistics operators face delayed automation adoption due to higher capital expenditure requirements. At the same time, tariffs are driving investments in local manufacturing, system integration services, and modular automation solutions, creating new growth opportunities for regional vendors.
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The logistics automation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $73.37 billion in 2025 to $83.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of e-commerce logistics, rising labor costs, demand for faster order fulfillment, warehouse capacity expansion, supply chain digitization.
The logistics automation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $139.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ai-enabled logistics optimization, adoption of autonomous mobile robots, integration of iot sensors, demand for last-mile automation, focus on operational efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include automated warehouse management systems, robotic material handling, smart transportation management, real-time inventory visibility, autonomous sorting and packaging.
The expansion of the e-commerce industry is anticipated to significantly drive the growth of the logistics automation market in the coming years. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services. Logistics automation is utilized by the e-commerce sector to manage inventory in warehouses and distribution centers, facilitating the smooth movement of goods between various departments within the company. For example, in June 2024, reports from Forbes LLC, a UK-based media organization, indicated that the number of e-commerce users in the UK reached around 60 million in 2023, with projections estimating a rise to 62.1 million by 2025. Thus, the growth of the e-commerce sector is fueling the expansion of the logistics automation market.
Major companies operating in the logistics automation market are focusing on strategic collaboration, to provide reliable services to customers. Strategic collaboration refers to a mutually beneficial partnership between two or more independent entities who work together to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. For instance, in December 2023, Logistex, UK-based, Software company collaborate with Geek+, a China-based, global technology company, to enable end-to-end automation solutions for logistics to customers. Combining Logistex's expertise in warehouse design and software with Geek+'s advanced mobile robotic solutions creates a comprehensive suite for streamlining fulfillment and maximizing productivity.
In June 2023, HyundAI Glovis Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based logistics company, acquired Altiall for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to revolutionize logistics efficiency and boost HyundAI Glovis's market presence in the smart logistics sector. Also enhance HyundAI Glovis's capabilities in logistics automation, allowing the company to expand its smart logistics portfolio and pursue leadership in the evolving logistics automation market. Altiall, based in Korea, is a company that specializes in logistics automation solutions.
Major companies operating in the logistics automation market are ABB Ltd; KION Group AG; Daifuku Co Ltd; Jungheinrich AG; SSI Schaefer AG; KNAPP AG; Dematic Group; TGW Logistics Group; Swisslog Holding AG; Murata Machinery Ltd; Toyota Industries Corporation; Mecalux SA; Beumer Group GmbH; Vanderlande Industries BV; Honeywell International Inc; FANUC Corporation; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd; Manhattan Associates Inc; Blue Yonder Group; WiseTech Global Limited; Descartes Systems Group Inc
North America was the largest region in the logistics automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the logistics automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the logistics automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The logistics automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing purchase orders, packing lists, shipping notices, contract agreements. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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