Transportation & Logistics

Between 2025 and 2030, cross-border e-commerce air cargo in Southeast Asia is projected to surge from $7.4B to $19.6B (CAGR 21.1%), driven by digital marketplace expansion, low-cost carrier integration, and bonded logistics hubs. Singapore, the regional logistics nerve center, accounts for 34% of ASEAN’s cross-border air freight volume through Changi’s AirHub 2030 initiative. E-commerce-led air freight tonnage is expected to rise 2.7×, fueled by China–ASEAN trade corridors and last-mile digital consolidation platforms improving delivery efficiency by 29% across regional routes.

The smart warehousing market in India and Asia Pacific is projected to grow from $6.3B in 2025 to $20.9B by 2030 (CAGR 26.5%), driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the increasing need for automated fulfillment systems. AI-powered robots, IoT-enabled tracking, and machine learning are transforming warehouse operations. By 2030, 60% of warehouses in India will be automated, improving order processing efficiency by 40% and reducing labor costs by 30%. The market is also driven by cloud-based inventory management, robotic picking, and predictive analytics for optimized stock management.

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market in the USA is projected to grow from $1.7B in 2025 to $15.2B by 2030 (CAGR 54.6%), driven by regulatory mandates, green aviation initiatives, and airline decarbonization goals. By 2030, 25% of the US aviation fuel supply will be sustainable, with 10% of all commercial flights running on SAF. Government regulations, including the Biden administration’s clean fuel initiatives, will incentivize SAF adoption, creating a $5B investment opportunity in green aviation. This growth is also supported by private sector partnerships and innovative SAF production technologies.

The nearshoring trend in European logistics is projected to grow from $27.6B in 2025 to $58.3B by 2030 (CAGR 16.5%), driven by supply chain resilience, geopolitical shifts, and shortening global supply chains. Germany, as the logistics hub of Europe, is leading nearshoring investments with AI-driven logistics hubs, automation, and localized manufacturing. By 2030, 30% of European supply chains will be nearshored, reducing lead times by 40% and improving supply chain flexibility while enhancing EU-based manufacturing to meet local demand shifts.

The EV charging infrastructure market in Southeast Asia is expected to grow from $1.2B in 2025 to $8.4B by 2030 (CAGR 47.8%), driven by government support, e-mobility adoption, and private investments. Singapore, leading the region with its 2030 Green Plan, will see over 10,000 public charging points by 2030. By 2030, Southeast Asia’s EV market share will exceed 25%, with battery swapping stations and fast-charging networks leading to operational cost savings of 18% and carbon emissions reduction of 35%.

The UK and European green ferry and hybrid vessel market is forecast to grow from $5.6B in 2025 to $10.2B by 2030 (CAGR 13.4%), driven by ESG mandates, decarbonization targets, and clean propulsion innovation. Supported by Maritime 2050, EU Fit for 55, and the Clean Maritime Plan, the region is witnessing a rapid shift to battery-electric, hydrogen, and LNG hybrid vessels. By 2030, over 48% of short-sea ferries will operate on low-emission systems, reducing annual maritime CO₂ output by 36% and improving fuel efficiency by 25% across major routes.

India’s smart fleet management market for road freight is projected to grow from $4.3B in 2025 to $12.5B by 2030 (CAGR 24.2%), driven by AI-based route optimization, IoT-enabled vehicle tracking, and real-time data analytics. The adoption of electric trucks, autonomous driving systems, and predictive maintenance technologies will revolutionize fleet efficiency. By 2030, 40% of India’s freight fleet will be digitally connected, improving operational efficiency by 30% and reducing CO₂ emissions by 25%. These advancements will significantly cut logistics costs and enhance supply chain resilience.

Between 2025 and 2030, the pharmaceutical cold chain logistics market across ASEAN—led by Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia—is projected to expand from $4.7B to $11.8B (CAGR 20.3%). The surge is fueled by temperature-sensitive vaccine and biologics demand, infrastructure modernization, and risk management frameworks adopted post-pandemic. Thailand, accounting for 26% of ASEAN’s cold chain capacity, anchors regional resilience with strategic investments in GMP-certified storage, IoT-based monitoring, and multi-modal cold freight corridors. By 2030, cold chain losses are forecast to decline by 48%, strengthening pharma reliability and export competitiveness.

Between 2025 and 2030, autonomous trucking in the U.S. long-haul freight sector is projected to grow from $4.5B to $18.9B (CAGR 32.6%), driven by cost reduction, safety gains, and network optimization. Pilot programs led by TuSimple, Aurora, and Waymo Via indicate potential ROI improvements of 28–34% due to fuel efficiency, reduced labor dependency, and optimized routing. Level 4 autonomy adoption could lower operating costs per mile by $0.45, transforming freight economics. By 2030, 15–18% of long-haul miles in North America will be autonomously operated.

Between 2025 and 2030, the 5G-enabled smart ports market in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East & Africa (MEA) region expands from $1.2B to $5.9B (CAGR 37.8%). Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 logistics transformation drives large-scale adoption of 5G, IoT, AI, and autonomous port systems, positioning the Kingdom as a leading global trade hub. Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port lead implementation, achieving 45% automation levels and reducing operational costs by 28%. By 2030, 70% of container movements in Saudi ports will be connected via 5G networks, enabling real-time tracking, digital twin simulations, and predictive logistics across regional maritime ecosystems.