INDUSTRY
Logistics & Freight Forwarding
The logistics and freight forwarding industry is essential for facilitating trade and delivering goods across B2B, B2C, and C2C supply chains through land, air, sea, and waterways. In 2021, the global logistics market was valued at over 8.4 trillion euros and is projected to surpass 13.7 trillion euros by 2027. As a backbone of international trade, the sector continuously adapts to economic shifts and digitization, driving its significant growth and evolution.
Industry factsheet
Logistics and Freight Forwarding involves the transportation and warehousing of goods. It includes services like shipping, air freight, rail and road transport, as well as supply chain management.
EUROPE TURNOVER
MAIN CURRENCY
DOMESTIC TRADE
FOREIGN TRADE
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
€ 300 B
€
50%
50%
2+
EUROPE TURNOVER
€ 300 B
MAIN CURRENCY
€
DOMESTIC TRADE
50%
FOREIGN TRADE
50%
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARING
2+
Notable companies
Creditworthiness
Generally high for large players like DHL and Kuehne + Nagel (A or above), with smaller firms facing more variability due to market competition and economic conditions.
Geographic distribution, %
No Data Found
DSO
No Data Found
Working capital challenges
According to a study by McGrathNicol, the net Working Capital Cycle in the logistics and freight sector has reduced by 1.1 days down to 23.3 days in 2023. The sector’s DSO has decreased by 3.4 and DPO by 4.7 days on average globally.
- Fuel price volatility
- Regulatory compliance
- Managing large fleets and infrastructure
- Seasonal demand fluctuations
- Payment delays from clients
Invoice sizes
€1,000,000
Maximum
€30,000
Average
€ 500
Minimum
Turnover size distribution
Logistics & freight companies, Europe, %
No Data Found
Economic outlook
The sector is expected to grow due to e-commerce expansion, globalization of supply chains, and increased demand for efficient logistics solutions. Technological advancements in logistics management and automation will drive improvements.
Top invoicing currencies
- EURO
- US Dollar
- British Pound
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