Connected Logistics Global Market Report 2026

Connected logistics involves the seamless integration of IoT sensors, data analytics, and cloud computing technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation, storage, and distribution processes within the supply chain. By leveraging real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and resource optimization, connected logistics enables organizations to achieve greater visibility, control, and responsiveness across their supply chain network.

The primary components of connected logistics encompass hardware, solutions, and services. Hardware in connected logistics refers to the integration of physical devices such as sensors and trackers within supply chain operations. These devices facilitate enhanced efficiency, visibility, and control over the movement of goods across various transportation modes, including roadways, railways, airways, and maritime. They support a wide range of applications such as inventory tracking, optimized warehousing, real-time fleet management, predictive maintenance, cargo integrity monitoring, and end-to-end delivery tracking. Connected logistics solutions and services cater to industries spanning automotive, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, food and beverage, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, information technology (IT), telecommunications, retail, e-commerce, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the connected logistics market by increasing the cost of imported sensors, RFID tags, GPS devices, communication hardware, and industrial IoT gateways. Logistics providers and manufacturers in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on imported connectivity hardware, while Asia-Pacific solution providers face export pricing pressure. These tariffs are raising system deployment costs and slowing digital transformation initiatives. However, they are also encouraging local hardware production, regional system integration, and innovation in software-led and analytics-driven connected logistics solutions.

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The connected logistics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $32.19 billion in 2025 to $36.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to e-commerce growth, gps tracking adoption, warehouse automation, demand for delivery optimization, global trade expansion.

The connected logistics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $57.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to AI-driven logistics optimization, smart warehousing investments, sustainability-focused logistics, autonomous delivery systems, digital supply chains. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of real-time supply chain visibility, growth of IoT-based fleet tracking, expansion of predictive analytics in logistics, demand for end-to-end transparency, integration of cloud logistics platforms.

The growing adoption of IoT-connected devices is expected to drive the connected logistics market going forward. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of interconnected devices capable of communicating and exchanging data over the Internet. Its growth is fueled by increasing demand for automation, efficiency, and interconnectedness across industries. IoT-enabled logistics devices allow real-time shipment tracking, route optimization, vehicle condition monitoring, inventory management, and overall supply chain streamlining, resulting in greater efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction. For instance, in October 2025, according to IoT Analytics, a Germany-based provider of global market insights, the number of connected IoT devices is projected to grow by 14% in 2025, reaching 39 billion by 2030. Therefore, the expansion of IoT-connected devices is driving the connected logistics market.

Leading players in the connected logistics arena concentrate on innovating advanced solutions, notably cloud-based services, to elevate global supply chain efficiency. Cloud services play a pivotal role by furnishing scalable, accessible, and centralized platforms for data storage, processing, and analysis, thereby facilitating real-time decision-making and collaboration across supply chains. Fujitsu Limited exemplifies this trend, having introduced a cloud-based logistics data standardization and visualization service in December 2023. This service caters to shippers, logistics firms, and supply chain vendors, offering automated data conversion to adhere to logistics information standard guidelines, alongside functions for data connection, transformation, and storage. Equipped with visualization and analysis tools utilizing logistics KPIs, the service promotes inter-company collaboration, supply chain optimization, and addresses challenges such as driver shortages and energy consumption reduction through shared vehicle usage.

In January 2023, A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) made an undisclosed acquisition of Martin Bencher Group, reinforcing its position as a global leader in integrated container logistics. This strategic move bolsters Maersk's ability to deliver project logistics services worldwide, aligns with its integrator strategy, and expands its service portfolio across diverse industries. By harnessing the combined expertise of both entities, Maersk aims to facilitate seamless transitions and enhance its logistical capabilities. Martin Bencher Group, based in Denmark, specializes in connected logistics services, particularly in designing end-to-end project logistics solutions.

Major companies operating in the connected logistics market report include Microsoft Corporation, AT&T Inc, DHL International GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, FedEx Corporation, Huawei Technologies, Amazon Web Services, Siemens, Intel Corporation, Accenture, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco System Inc., Oracle Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, TATA Consulting Services Ltd, NEC Corporation, Nippon Express Co. Ltd., Infosys Limited, HCL Technology Limited, Xpo Logistics Inc., Hexagon AB, Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd, Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., Trimble, Orbcomm, Eurotech Group, Freightgate Inc.

North America was the largest region in the connected logistics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the connected logistics market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the connected logistics market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The connected logistics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as warehouse management, fleet management, freight transportation management, and asset tracking and management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The connected logistics market also includes sales of vehicle telematics, data loggers, GPS tracking devices, and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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.

Connected Logistics Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses connected logistics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Solutions; Services
• 2) By Transportation: Roadways; Railways; Airways; Maritime
• 3) By Application: Inventory Tracking; Optimized Warehousing; Real-Time Fleet Management; Predictive Maintenance; Cargo Integrity Monitoring; End-To-End Delivery Tracking; Other Applications
• 4) By End-Use Industries: Automotive; Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals; Oil And Gas; Food And Beverage; Aerospace And Defense; Manufacturing; Information Technology (IT) And Telecommunication; Retail And E-Commerce; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Sensors; RFID Tags; GPS Devices; Communication Devices; Others (Drones, Cameras)
• 2) By Solutions: Fleet Management Software; Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); Supply Chain Visibility Platforms; Route Optimization Software; Inventory Management Solutions; Predictive Maintenance Solutions; Others
• 3) By Services: Integration Services; Consulting Services; Managed Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Data Analytics Services; Training And Support Services
• Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; AT&T Inc; DHL International GmbH; Robert Bosch GmbH; FedEx Corporation; Huawei Technologies; Amazon Web Services; Siemens; Intel Corporation; Accenture; International Business Machines Corporation; Cisco System Inc.; Oracle Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; SAP SE; TATA Consulting Services Ltd; NEC Corporation; Nippon Express Co. Ltd.; Infosys Limited; HCL Technology Limited; Xpo Logistics Inc.; Hexagon AB; Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd; Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd.; Trimble; Orbcomm; Eurotech Group; Freightgate Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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