GCC Freight And Logistics Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The GCC Freight And Logistics Market is segmented by End User Industry (Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Others), by Logistics Function (Courier, Express and Parcel, Freight Forwarding, Freight Transport, Warehousing and Storage) and by Country (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE). Market Value in USD and Volume are both presented. Key Data Points observed include Freight volume in ton-km by mode of transportation; Production, import and export data; Distance travelled by the freight volume per shipment in km; and, Price of freight transportation per ton-km.

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https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/study%20period/1629296433432_test~study_period_study_period.svg Study Period 2017 - 2029
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg Market Size (2023) USD 47.59 Billion
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg Market Size (2029) USD 66.61 Billion
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/hydraulic_fluids/1629285650767_test~hydraulic_fluids_hydraulic_fluids.svg Largest Share by Logistics Function Freight Transport
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg CAGR (2023 - 2029) 5.76 %
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/globe/1629285706162_test~globe_globe.svg Largest Share by Country Saudi Arabia

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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GCC Freight And Logistics Market Analysis

The GCC Freight And Logistics Market size is estimated at 47.59 billion USD in 2023, and is expected to reach 66.61 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.76% during the forecast period (2023-2029).

47.59 Billion

Market Size in 2023 (USD)

66.61 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.78 %

CAGR (2017-2022)

5.76 %

CAGR (2023-2029)

Fastest Growing Segment by Mode of Transport

5.88 %

Projected CAGR, Rail, 2023-2029

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Increased rail freight investments in the region contribute to the segment's growth, further facilitated by Saudi Arabia's USD 266.6 million investment in the rail sector in 2022.

LARGEST CEP SEGMENT BY DESTINATION TYPE

65.93 %

value share, Domestic, 2022

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E-commerce growth has been a driving factor for the segment, which registered a size of USD 33.2 billion in GCC as of 2022. The market volume is expected to rise to around USD 63.31 billion by 2027.

Largest Segment by Country

36.10 %

value share, Saudi Arabia, 2022

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Following the adoption of the country's new policy, the transport and logistics sector is anticipated to represent 10% of the Saudi Arabian GDP by 2030, up from 6% in 2021.

Largest Segment by End User

32.58 %

value share, Wholesale and Retail Trade, 2022

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Wholesale and retail trade contributed by 11.6% to the GDP in 2022, owing to unprecedented growth in the e-commerce sector, specifically in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

FASTEST GROWING WAREHOUSING SEGMENT BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL

9.68 %

Projected CAGR, Temperature Controlled, 2023-2029

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Cold chain logistics growth has largely been driven by the UAE logistics sector's growth initiatives like Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, UAE Vision 2021, and Dubai’s Industrial Strategy for 2030.

Rising value of infrastructure sector in GCC led by Saudi Arabia, leading to overall demand of freight market

  • GCC announced that it had committed USD 121.3 billion to schemes focused on improving land transportation infrastructure, such as road, bridge, and railway projects. This cash injection will benefit Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. With an expanding population, a strengthening economy, and two of the world's largest events - the World Cup 2022 and the World Expo 2020 - organized in the GCC countries, there was a need to improve the capacity and efficiency of the region's transportation network.
  • The value of the infrastructure sector in the GCC region was the highest in Saudi Arabia, which recorded a value of about USD 6.4 million in 2019. The GCC region was expected to lead the economic development of the Middle East and North African region in 2019 due to its diversification and business development reforms. The GCC region has undertaken various preparations for significant projects during the period, such as the Dubai Expo 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. As of 2022, around USD 50 billion of social infrastructure work is under execution, while around 70 billion is in various stages of planning. Out of this, USD 71 bn is located in Saudi Arabia, followed by Kuwait (USD 33 bn), Qatar (USD 5.7 bn), UAE (USD 4.7 bn).
  • Public and private sectors in the GCC require a combined USD 1.6 trillion in capital to upgrade and build infrastructure during 2020-2025. The requirement is for infrastructure projects not included under the category of mega-developments. While the private sector across the GCC has emerged as a key player in contributing the resources required to ease the burden on governmental sectors, national governments need to bridge the gap with the private sector's investments of USD 600 billion.
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Government Initiatives and rising oil production are Driving the GCC freight market led by Saudi Arabia

  • In 2022, Qatar's freight and logistics market was valued at USD 2.17 billion. It is projected to reach USD 3.19 billion by 2029. Ports in Qatar saw a growth in cargo handling, with a total of 1,828 ships reported at Hamad Port, Doha Port, and Ruwais Port in 2019, thus boosting the country's maritime industry. The country's maritime industry saw a growth in transshipment volumes in 2022, as about 116,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) and more than 142,000 tons of general cargo were handled at its ports. In 2022, Qatar Airways reported a 25% increase in the cargo handled by 3.3 million tons of goods. The airline transported more than 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The UAE freight and logistics industry is mainly driven by the growth of the e-commerce and pharmaceutical sectors across the region. The revenue generated from the e-commerce sector in 2021 accounted for around USD 11.49 billion. The country's recent efforts at economic diversification have facilitated fast adoption and innovation, enabling the growth of e-commerce in the United Arab Emirates. The e-commerce sector is expected to generate a revenue of around USD 19.83 billion, and the number of users is anticipated to reach 6.9 million by 2027.
  • Saudi Arabia leads oil production in the Arab region and is also a leader in global markets. It is the largest oil-producing member of OPEC and ranks second in the world in terms of oil production after the United States. Its transport and logistics industry is expected to account for 10% of the Saudi Arabian GDP by 2030, up from 6% in 2021, following the implementation of the Kingdom's new strategy. The Saudi Arabian freight and logistics market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 16.52 billion by 2029.

GCC Freight And Logistics Market Trends

Rise in investment for development in GCC transport and logistics sector fueling economic growth, business, and tourism

  • In 2022, Saudi Arabia's logistics industry was valued at USD 18 billion, making it a highly appealing emerging market in the GCC. The sector's revenue is projected to grow at a 6.7% CAGR as the government focuses on development. In 2021, around USD 15 billion was invested in Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and transportation projects. The UAE possesses advanced transportation and infrastructure, including roads, metro networks, and maritime facilities, fueling economic growth, business, and tourism.
  • The Logistics Areas Project in Qatar's southern region is set to attract QAR 30 billion (USD 8.17 billion) in direct investments for development, aiming to establish a regional hub for investments and logistics services. Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan involves investing USD 147 billion in transport and logistics infrastructure over eight years, aiming to make the country a major global aviation hub, with around 35% funded by the government and the rest from the private sector.
  • The GCC Railway appears to be reviving, which could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The railway's construction improved regional connectivity significantly by reducing transportation times and costs between major GCC cities and ports, improving trade flows across the bloc, and attracting investments. In 2021, the Saudi Arabian government constructed a new rail infrastructure and invested around SAR 562.66 billion (USD 149.83 billion) in transport and logistics. Saudi Arabia's ongoing rail project is the 1,300 km Land Bridge, which will connect the country's ports on the Red Sea coast to those on the Arabian Gulf. It is expected to cost between USD 7 billion and USD 26 billion when completed in 2026.
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Approximately 30% of the Middle East's natural gas reserves are held by Qatar

  • In 2022, diesel pump prices in the UAE have risen by 35%, with a liter costing AED 2.56 (USD 0.69). This high fluctuation in diesel prices in the United Arab Emirates is due to currency exchange rates, international crude oil prices, and demand. In Qatar from June 2022 to May 2023, diesel and super-grade petrol prices have remained stable, while premium petrol prices have fluctuated between QR 2.05 and QR 1.90 per liter. The price increase for diesel has been matched by additional price increases at the gas pump for gasoline blends, including a new price for the well-known Super 98 gasoline, which will now cost USD 4.15 per liter, a 36% increase.
  • The weighted average cost of gas production across the GCC increased by one-third to two-thirds between 2015 and 2030, from USD 1.50 to USD 4.50 per thousand cubic feet in 2015 to USD 2.00 to USD 7.00 per thousand cubic feet in 2030. Qatar holds 11% of the world’s proven natural gas reserves and almost 30% of the Middle East’s reserves. With reserves of crude oil estimated at 25.2 billion barrels in January 2023, Qatar held the 6th largest reserves in the Middle East and the 14th largest in the world.
  • Saudi Arabia has relied heavily on its vast oil reserves as a significant source of both energy and revenue. However, the country has recognized the importance of diversifying its energy mix and incorporating renewable sources of energy. In July 2022, Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, set a cap on local gasoline prices to help alleviate rising living costs and boost the economy. However, the government has been working to bring domestic fuel prices in line with international levels, part of reforms aimed at easing the burden of subsidies on state finances, improving energy efficiency, and cutting consumption.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • GCC population to decline 12.6% by 2100, Saudi Arabia and UAE to witness largest contractions
  • ADNOC investments in the GCC economy drives the growth of oil and gas sector, despite projected slowdowns in GDP growth in GCC region
  • The e-commerce sector in the GCC reached USD 23.79 billion in 2022 supported by GCC government investments in infrastructure
  • GCC economies working towards reducing oil exports reliance
  • Fuel prices in Qatar, UAE, and KSA increased significantly, impacting the trucking operational costs
  • The increase in LPI ranking among GCC nations is attributed to infrastructure planning and enhanced investments in the logistics sector in 2023
  • Increasing oil production and exports coupled with sustainable maritime practices in the region expected to drive positive growth during forecast period
  • GCC economies adopting port digitalization and implementing smart ports initiatives to improve port efficiency
  • The UAE is focusing more on its rail infrastructure by investing more than USD 13 billion
  • Public private partnerships in GCC countries strengthening the path towards economic diversification
  • GCC countries witness significant increase in prices owing to rising domestic demand and increasing crude oil and food prices
  • The manufacturing's contribution to GDP grew by 34% YoY in 2022, led by the chemical and products subsector
  • GCC economies working towards cutting down burgeoning food imports to strengthen food security
  • GCC working towards lowering trucking expenses and enhancing sustainable fleet by launching Electric Vehicles in the countries
  • Saudi Arabia plans to become a transport and logistics hub as part of its economic diversification plan by investing USD 133.15 billion
  • Ports in the GCC region increasing capacity expansion pace supported by rising bilateral trade volumes between GCC countries and China along with Singapore
  • Sea freight rates declined in Q4 2022 in GCC due to oversupply, decreased demand, and moderate economic activity
  • Saudi Arabia's USD 1 trillion infrastructure investment fueling Vision 2030's economic diversification

GCC Freight And Logistics Industry Overview

The GCC Freight And Logistics Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 32.53%. The major players in this market are BAHRI, Deutsche Post DHL Group, DP World, DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea) and Kuehne + Nagel (sorted alphabetically).

GCC Freight And Logistics Market Leaders

  1. BAHRI

  2. Deutsche Post DHL Group

  3. DP World

  4. DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea)

  5. Kuehne + Nagel

GCC Freight And Logistics Market Concentration

Other important companies include Al Madina Logistics, Al-Futtaim Logistics, Almajdouie Group, Aramex, Asyad, DB Schenker, Elite Co, Flow Progressive Logistics, Freight Systems, Globelink West Star Shipping LLC, Gulf Agency Company (GAC), Gulf Warehousing Company, Hala Supply Chain Services, JAS Worldwide, Jenae Logistics LLC, Mac World Logistic LLC, Masstrans Freight LLC, Milaha Group, RAK Logistics, SA Talke, Saudi Post, Saudi Transport & Investment Co. (Mubarrad), Sharaf Group, SMSA Express, Wared Logistics.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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GCC Freight And Logistics Market News

  • October 2023: Flow Progressive Logistics partnered with Home Today Furniture to provide logistics services.
  • September 2023: Aramex announced the successful testing of its drone and roadside bot deliveries in Dubai, which is part of the company's "Future Delivery Program" aimed at enhancing last-mile logistics using smart shipping solutions to enable quicker, more sustainable, and cost-effective deliveries.
  • May 2023: Etihad Rail and DHL have entered into a partnership agreement, establishing a new joint venture. This collaboration will enable DHL to leverage the extensive network of Etihad Rail to carry out its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and utilize rail transportation as a key route for distributing goods within the country.

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GCC Freight And Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  2. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Demographics

    2. 2.2. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity

    3. 2.3. GDP Growth By Economic Activity

    4. 2.4. Inflation

    5. 2.5. Economic Performance And Profile

    6. 2.6. Transport And Storage Sector GDP

    7. 2.7. Export Trends

    8. 2.8. Import Trends

    9. 2.9. Fuel Price

    10. 2.10. Trucking Operational Costs

    11. 2.11. Trucking Fleet Size By Type

    12. 2.12. Logistics Performance

    13. 2.13. Modal Share

    14. 2.14. Maritime Fleet Load Carrying Capacity

    15. 2.15. Liner Shipping Connectivity

    16. 2.16. Port Calls And Performance

    17. 2.17. Freight Pricing Trends

    18. 2.18. Freight Tonnage Trends

    19. 2.19. Infrastructure

    20. 2.20. Regulatory Framework (Road and Rail)

      1. 2.20.1. Qatar

      2. 2.20.2. Saudi Arabia

      3. 2.20.3. UAE

    21. 2.21. Regulatory Framework (Sea and Air)

      1. 2.21.1. Qatar

      2. 2.21.2. Saudi Arabia

      3. 2.21.3. UAE

    22. 2.22. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  3. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes 1. Market value in USD for all segments 2. Market volume for select segments viz. freight transport, CEP (courier, express, and parcel) and warehousing & storage 3.Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. End User Industry

      1. 3.1.1. Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry

      2. 3.1.2. Construction

      3. 3.1.3. Manufacturing

      4. 3.1.4. Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying

      5. 3.1.5. Wholesale and Retail Trade

      6. 3.1.6. Others

    2. 3.2. Logistics Function

      1. 3.2.1. Courier, Express and Parcel

        1. 3.2.1.1. By Destination Type

          1. 3.2.1.1.1. Domestic

          2. 3.2.1.1.2. International

      2. 3.2.2. Freight Forwarding

        1. 3.2.2.1. By Mode Of Transport

          1. 3.2.2.1.1. Air

          2. 3.2.2.1.2. Sea and Inland Waterways

          3. 3.2.2.1.3. Others

      3. 3.2.3. Freight Transport

        1. 3.2.3.1. By Mode Of Transport

          1. 3.2.3.1.1. Air

          2. 3.2.3.1.2. Pipelines

          3. 3.2.3.1.3. Rail

          4. 3.2.3.1.4. Road

          5. 3.2.3.1.5. Sea and Inland Waterways

      4. 3.2.4. Warehousing and Storage

        1. 3.2.4.1. By Temperature Control

          1. 3.2.4.1.1. Non-Temperature Controlled

          2. 3.2.4.1.2. Temperature Controlled

      5. 3.2.5. Other Services

    3. 3.3. Country

      1. 3.3.1. Qatar

      2. 3.3.2. Saudi Arabia

      3. 3.3.3. UAE

      4. 3.3.4. Rest of GCC

  4. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. Al Madina Logistics

      2. 4.4.2. Al-Futtaim Logistics

      3. 4.4.3. Almajdouie Group

      4. 4.4.4. Aramex

      5. 4.4.5. Asyad

      6. 4.4.6. BAHRI

      7. 4.4.7. DB Schenker

      8. 4.4.8. Deutsche Post DHL Group

      9. 4.4.9. DP World

      10. 4.4.10. DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea)

      11. 4.4.11. Elite Co

      12. 4.4.12. Flow Progressive Logistics

      13. 4.4.13. Freight Systems

      14. 4.4.14. Globelink West Star Shipping LLC

      15. 4.4.15. Gulf Agency Company (GAC)

      16. 4.4.16. Gulf Warehousing Company

      17. 4.4.17. Hala Supply Chain Services

      18. 4.4.18. JAS Worldwide

      19. 4.4.19. Jenae Logistics LLC

      20. 4.4.20. Kuehne + Nagel

      21. 4.4.21. Mac World Logistic LLC

      22. 4.4.22. Masstrans Freight LLC

      23. 4.4.23. Milaha Group

      24. 4.4.24. RAK Logistics

      25. 4.4.25. SA Talke

      26. 4.4.26. Saudi Post

      27. 4.4.27. Saudi Transport & Investment Co. (Mubarrad)

      28. 4.4.28. Sharaf Group

      29. 4.4.29. SMSA Express

      30. 4.4.30. Wared Logistics

  5. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS CEOS

  6. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (Market Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

    7. 6.7. Currency Exchange Rate

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY GENDER, COUNT, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY DEVELOPMENT AREA, COUNT, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 3:  
  2. POPULATION DENSITY, POPULATION/SQ. KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) SHARE OF FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE (IN CURRENT PRICES), SHARE % OF GDP, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE, ANNUAL GROWTH (%), GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR CITY, COUNT, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, GCC, 2017 – 2022
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2027
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, GCC, 2017 – 2022
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, GCC, 2017-2022
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITRE, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. OPERATIONAL COSTS OF TRUCKING - BREAKDOWN BY OPERATING COST ELEMENT, %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. TRUCKING FLEET SIZE BY TYPE, SHARE %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, GCC, 2010 - 2023
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, SHARE % BY TON-KM, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT SECTOR, SHARE % BY TONS, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. MARITIME FLEET LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF COUNTRY FLAGGED VESSELS, DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE (DWT) BY SHIP TYPE, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. LINER SHIPPING CONNECTIVITY INDEX, BASE=100 FOR Q1 2006, 2019 - 2022
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. LINER SHIPPING BILATERAL CONNECTIVITY INDEX, GCC, 2021
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. PORT LINER SHIP CONNECTIVITY INDEX, BASE=100 FOR Q1 2006, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. MEDIAN TIME SPENT BY VESSELS WITHIN PORT LIMITS OF THE COUNTRY, DAYS, GCC, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. AVERAGE AGE OF VESSELS THAT HAVE CALLED IN THE COUNTRY'S PORTS, YEARS, GCC, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. AVERAGE GROSS TONNAGE OF VESSELS ENTERING THE COUNTRY'S PORTS, GROSS TONNAGE (GT), GCC, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. AVERAGE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY OF VESSELS THAT HAVE CALLED IN THE COUNTRY'S PORTS, DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE (DWT) PER VESSEL, GCC, 2018 - 2021
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  2. AVERAGE CONTAINER CARRYING CAPACITY PER CONTAINER SHIP FOR VESSELS ENTERING THE PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), GCC, 2018 - 2021
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  2. CONTAINER PORT THROUGHPUT, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), GCC, 2016 - 2020
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. TOTAL NUMBER OF SHIP ARRIVALS IN THE COUNTRY'S PORTS, NUMBER OF PORT CALLS, GCC, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. PRICING TREND OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. PRICING TREND OF RAIL FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. PRICING TREND OF AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. PRICING TREND OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. PRICING TREND OF PIPELINES FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY ROAD TRANSPORT, TONS, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY RAIL TRANSPORT, TONS, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY AIR TRANSPORT, TONS, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORT, TONS, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY PIPELINES TRANSPORT, TONS, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. LENGTH OF ROADS, KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY ROAD CLASSIFICATION, %, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. RAIL LENGTH, KM, GCC, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. CONTAINERS HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS, TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNITS (TEUS), GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. CARGO WEIGHT HANDLED AT MAJOR AIRPORTS, TONS, GCC, 2022
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2017-2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE OF AFF INDUSTRY (AGRICULTURE, FISHING AND FORESTRY) LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. CAGR OF AFF INDUSTRY (AGRICULTURE, FISHING AND FORESTRY) LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. CAGR OF CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE OF MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. CAGR OF MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING) LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. CAGR OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING) LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF DISTRIBUTIVE TRADE (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE) LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. CAGR OF DISTRIBUTIVE TRADE (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE) LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER END USERS LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. CAGR OF OTHER END USER LOGISTICS MARKET, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY LOGISTICS FUNCTION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY LOGISTICS FUNCTION, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET BY DESTINATION TYPE, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET BY DESTINATION TYPE, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET, NUMBER OF PARCELS, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF AIR FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF AIR FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHERS FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET'S OTHERS SEGMENT BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORT, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PIPELINES FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PIPELINES FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIPELINES FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF RAIL FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF RAIL FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF RAIL FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEA AND INLAND WATERWAYS FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, USD, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET, SQUARE FEET, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET, SQUARE FEET, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, GCC, 2022 V/S 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER SERVICES SEGMENT OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, GCC, 2017-2029
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  2. VALUE OF QATAR SEGMENT OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SAUDI ARABIA SEGMENT OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF UAE SEGMENT OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF REST OF GCC SEGMENT OF FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, GCC, 2017-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, GCC, 2017 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, GCC, 2022

GCC Freight And Logistics Industry Segmentation

Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Others are covered as segments by End User Industry. Courier, Express and Parcel, Freight Forwarding, Freight Transport, Warehousing and Storage are covered as segments by Logistics Function. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE are covered as segments by Country.

  • GCC announced that it had committed USD 121.3 billion to schemes focused on improving land transportation infrastructure, such as road, bridge, and railway projects. This cash injection will benefit Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. With an expanding population, a strengthening economy, and two of the world's largest events - the World Cup 2022 and the World Expo 2020 - organized in the GCC countries, there was a need to improve the capacity and efficiency of the region's transportation network.
  • The value of the infrastructure sector in the GCC region was the highest in Saudi Arabia, which recorded a value of about USD 6.4 million in 2019. The GCC region was expected to lead the economic development of the Middle East and North African region in 2019 due to its diversification and business development reforms. The GCC region has undertaken various preparations for significant projects during the period, such as the Dubai Expo 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. As of 2022, around USD 50 billion of social infrastructure work is under execution, while around 70 billion is in various stages of planning. Out of this, USD 71 bn is located in Saudi Arabia, followed by Kuwait (USD 33 bn), Qatar (USD 5.7 bn), UAE (USD 4.7 bn).
  • Public and private sectors in the GCC require a combined USD 1.6 trillion in capital to upgrade and build infrastructure during 2020-2025. The requirement is for infrastructure projects not included under the category of mega-developments. While the private sector across the GCC has emerged as a key player in contributing the resources required to ease the burden on governmental sectors, national governments need to bridge the gap with the private sector's investments of USD 600 billion.
End User Industry
Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry
Construction
Manufacturing
Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Others
Logistics Function
Courier, Express and Parcel
By Destination Type
Domestic
International
Freight Forwarding
By Mode Of Transport
Air
Sea and Inland Waterways
Others
Freight Transport
By Mode Of Transport
Air
Pipelines
Rail
Road
Sea and Inland Waterways
Warehousing and Storage
By Temperature Control
Non-Temperature Controlled
Temperature Controlled
Other Services
Country
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of GCC
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Market Definition

  • FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS - External expenditure on (or outsourced) facilitation of freight transport (freight transportation), arrangement of freight transport through an agent (freight forwarding), warehousing and storage (temperature controlled or non- temperature controlled), courier, express and parcel (domestic or international) and other value-added services for commodities (raw materials or finished goods including both solids and liquids) from the origin to a destination within the country (domestic) or cross-border (international) through one or more of the modes of transportation viz. road, rail, sea, air and pipeline constitutes freight and logistics market.
  • CROSS TRADE - International freight transport between two different countries performed by a vehicle registered in a third country. A third country is a country other than the country of loading/embarkation and than the country of unloading/disembarkation.
  • CABOTAGE - Freight transport by a vehicle registered in a country performed on the national territory of another country.
  • END USER - Freight and Logistics market is analyzed based on the major end users viz. Oil & Gas, Mining & Quarrying, Construction, Manufacturing,Wholesale & Retail Trade, Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry among other end users
  • COURIER, EXPRESS AND PARCEL - Non-palletized shipments/parcels which are under 70kg. These include standard, express as well as deferred shipments while postal mail is not considered.
  • DOMESTIC FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Domestic Freight Transportation includes all the freight activity within the country comprising both inter-state and intra state fright flows
  • INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT - International freight transport refers to the cross-border transportation or flow of freight across international borders.
  • FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Hiring a freight transport agency for transport of commodities (raw materials or manufactured goods including both solids and liquids) from the origin to a destination within the country (domestic) or cross-border (international) constitutes freight transport market. The service might be through any or combination of two or more modes of transport viz. Road, Rail, Air , Sea and Inland Waterways or Pipelines.
  • FREIGHT FORWARDING - Establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers.
Keyword Definition
Demographics To analyse the demand, population growth and forecasts have been studied and presented in this industry trend. It represents population distribution across categories like gender (male/female), development area (urban/rural), major cities, population density and final consumption expenditure (growth and share % of GDP). Fluctations in demand, consumption expenditure and the hotspots of demand in terms of major cities have been analysed, in this indistry trend.
GDP Distribution by Economic Activity The Gross Domestic Product and the distribution of the same across major segments have been studied and presented in this industry trend. It represents the major sectors contributing toward GDP in the given geography. As GDP is positively related to the profit, the profits of the logistics sector has been analysed based on this variable. Also, the potential major contributors towards logistics demand have also been analysed alongside this by studying the input-output tables/ supply-use tables.
GDP Growth by Economic Activity The Gross Domestic Product and the growth of the same across major segments have been studied and presented in this industry trend. It represents the major growing sectors in the given geography. Logistics demand is generated from all the other segments, and hence the potential growth in demand from various sectors has been analysed and presented, in this industry trend.
Inflation Both Wholesale Price inflation (YoY change in producer price index) and consumer price inflation have been presented in this industry trend. Supply chain inflation directly impacts logistics and manufacturing costs, e.g., spending on raw materials, energy and goods transport. In an inflationary environment, the supply chain might not run smoothly. Hence, the infaltionary evironment and the impact of same has been presented, in this industry trend.
Trends in E-Commerce Industry Online shoppers require fast and efficient delivery of their orders. This has led to an increase in the demand for logistics services especially a boom in fulfilment service provders. Hence, the historial and projected growth in e-commerce industry has been analysed and presented. Also, a breakup of the major e-commerce sectors by GMV has been presented for the base year, in this industry trend.
Trends in Manufacturing Industry Manufacturing involves the transformation of raw materials into finished products, while logistics ensures the efficient flow of the raw materials from extraction point to the factory and the transport of manufactured products from the production floor to the end consumer. Both elements are critical for a seamless supply chain. Hence, growth of manufacturing industry over the review period has been analysed and presented. Also, a breakup of the major manufacturing sectors by GVA has been presented for the base year, in this industry trend.
Transport and Storage Sector GDP Transport and Storage Sector GDP has direct relation to the market of freight and logistics market. Hence, this variable has been studied and presented over the review period, in value terms (USD) and as share % of total GDP.
Export Trends and Import Trends Research reported across the sources has proven that the overall logistics performance is positively and statistically significantly correlated with exports and imports of the country. Hence, trade has been studied over the review period and presented. As part of this study, major commodities/ commodity groups exported-imported and the major export-import partners have been analysed alongside impact of major related investments, in this industry trend.
Fuel Price Fuel price spikes can cause delays and diruption for freight management organizations, while price drops can result in higher short-term profitability and increased market rivalry to offer consumers with the best deals. Hence, the fuel price variations have been stidied over the review period and presented.
Trucking Operational Costs One of the prime reasones for measuring logistics performance is to reduce operating costs. On the other hand, measuring operating costs helps to identify whether and where to make operational changes to control expenses and identify areas for improved assets. Hence, tucking operational costs and the variables involved viz. driver wages & benefits, fuel, repairs & maintenance, tyres etc have been studied over the review period and presented for the base year, in this industry trend.
Trucking Fleet Size By Type The distribution of truck parc volume by type of truck has been presented in this industry trend.
Logistics Performance Research reported across the sources has indiacted that logistics performance is positively impacted by supply chain management strategy and that both logistics performance and supply chain management strategy positively impact marketing performance, which in turn positively impacts financial performance. Hence, the logistics performance of the country/ set of countries defined in scope has been analysed and presented for the review period, in this industry trend.
Major Truck Suppliers The distribution of truck sales volume by truck brand has been presented in this industry trend for the base year.
Modal Share This industry trend represents the pie share for each mode of transport in terms of tonnage handled as well as freight volume i.e. tonkm
Maritime Fleet Load Carrying Capacity This industry trend represents the maritime fleet load carrying capacity for the geography, over the review period. Capacity by type of ship viz. container ships, oil tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo among other ships is presented.
Liner Shipping Connectivity This industry trend analyses the state of connectivity of the country under consideration to the global shipping networks based on the status of their maritime transport sector. It includes the analysis of liner shipping connectivity, bilateral shipping connectivity, and port liner shipping connectivity indices.
Port Calls and Performance The performance of ports is key to any country's freight movement and connectivity. Hence, the port perfomance paramters like median time spent by vessels in the ports; average age, size, cargo carrying capcity, container carrying capacity, of vessels entering the ports, port calls, and container port throughput have been analysed and presented int his industry trend.
Freight Pricing Trends Freight pricing by mode of transport, over the review period, has been present in this industry trend.
Freight Tonnage Trends Freight tonnage handled by mode of transport, over the review period, has been present in this industry trend.
Infrastructure As infrastructure playes a vital role in any country's logistics performance, variables like length of roads, rail length, containers handled by major ports and tonnage handled by major airports have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
Port Throughput It reflects the amount of cargo or number of vessels the port handles over time. It can be represented in terms of (1) cargo tonnage, (2) container TEU, and (3) vessel calls
Producer Price Inflation Inflation from the viewpoint of the producers; the average selling price they receive for their output over a period of time.
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index It indicates how well countries are connected to global shipping networks based on the status of their maritime transport sector.
Liner Shipping Bilateral Connectivity Index It indicates a country pair's integration level into global liner shipping networks
Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index It reflects a port's position in the global liner shipping network. A higher value is associated with better connectivity.
Consumer Price Inflation Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Final Consumption Expenditure Final consumption expenditure (formerly total consumption) is the sum of household final consumption expenditure (private consumption) and general government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption). Data provided is in current USD.
OTHER TERMINOLOGY USED
Axle Load The axle load of a wheeled vehicle is the total weight bearing on the roadway for all wheels connected to a given axle.
Back Haul Backhaul is the return movement of a transport vehicle from its original destination to its original point of departure.
Bill of Lading A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
Bunkering Bunkering is the process of supplying fuel and/or gasoil to be used to power the propulsion system of a ship (such fuel is referred to as bunker). It includes the logistics of loading and distributing the fuel among available shipboard tanks. A person dealing in trade of bunker (fuel) is called a bunker trader.
Bunkering Service Bunkering service is the supply of a requested quality and quantity of bunkers to a ship.
C-commerce C-commerce (Collaborative commerce) describes electronically enabled business interactions among an enterprise’s internal personnel, business partners and customers throughout a trading community. The trading community could be an industry, industry segment, supply chain or supply chain segment.
Cabotage Transport by a vehicle registered in a country performed on the national territory of another country.
Cartage Agent A ground transportation service that provides pickup and delivery of freight in locations not served directly by an air or ocean carrier.
Contract logistics Contract logistics refers to the outsourcing of resource management tasks by one company to a third-party company specializing in logistical matters, such as transportation, warehousing, and order fulfillment.
Courier A business that is used to send messages, packages, etc. Courier service refers to the fast or quick, door to door pickup and delivery service for goods or documents. It can be local or international. A company that provides such delivery services is called a courier company. A courier company hires people to provide their services. Such a person hired by the courier service company is called a courier.
Cross docking Cross docking is a practice in logistics management that includes unloading incoming delivery vehicles and loading the materials directly into outbound delivery vehicles, omitting traditional warehouse logistical practices and saving time and money.
Cross Trade International transport between two different countries performed by a vehicle registered in a third country. A third country is a country other than the country of loading/embarkation and than the country of unloading/disembarkation.
Customs Clearance The procedures involved in getting cargo released by Customs through designated formalities such as presenting import license/permit, payment of import duties and other required documentations by the nature of the cargo such as FCC or FDA approval.
Customs seal Customs seal means a seal, stamp or any other preventive means affixed by customs officials to ensure the inviolability of goods, commercial means of transport or warehouses.
Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods (or hazardous materials or HAZMAT) include flammable liquids/solids, gases, compressed, liquified, dissolved under pressure, corrosives, oxidising substances, explosive substances and articles, substances, which on contact with water, emit flammable gasses, organic peroxides, toxic substances, infectious substances, radioactive materials, miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles.
Direct Shipment Direct shipment is a method of delivering goods from the supplier or the product owner to the customer directly. In most cases, the customer orders the goods from the product owner. This delivery scheme reduces transportation and storage costs, but requires additional planning and administration.
Drayage A drayage is a form of trucking service that connects the different modes of shipping (intermodal), such as ocean freight or air freight. It’s a short-haul trip that transports goods from one place to another, usually before or after its long-haul shipping process. Drayage trucks move cargo to and from various destinations, such as container ships, storage lots, order fulfillment warehouses, and rail yards. Typically, drayage only transports goods in short distances and operates only in one metropolitan area. It also requires only one trucker in a single shift.
Dry Docking Dry docking is a term used for repairs or when a ship is taken to the service yard. During dry docking, the whole ship is brought to a dry land so that the submerged portions of the hull can be cleaned or inspected.
Dry van A dry van is a type of semi-trailer that's fully enclosed to protect shipments from outside elements. Designed to carry palletized, boxed or loose freight, dry vans aren't temperature-controlled (unlike refrigerated “reefer” units) and can't carry oversized shipments (unlike flatbed trailers).
Feedering Transport service whereby loaded or empty containers in a regional are transferred to a “mother ship” for a long-haul ocean voyage.
Final Demand Final demand includes all types of commodities (goods as well as services) consumed as final use and might include personal consumption, or consumption by government, by businesses as capital investment, and as exports. includes all types of commodities (goods as well as services) consumed as final use and might include personal consumption, or consumption by government, by businesses as capital investment, and as exports.
First mile Delivery First mile delivery refers to the first stage of the transportation. This is when the parcel leaves the seller’s warehouse and is taken by the courier pick up agent to process it or take it to the warehouse. Once the package reaches the post office or the courier’s hub, it is then sorted and transported further until it reaches the customer’s doorstep.
Fiscal storage services It means a facility, clearly separated from other premises, where the excise goods are produced, processed, held, received or dispatched under a duty suspension arrangement by an authorized depositor, in the course of his business, under conditions laid down by the customs authorities.
Flat Bed It has a back body that is flatly shaped for easy loading and unloading of goods. The flatbed truck is mostly used to transport heavy, oversized, wide and indelicate goods.
Flatbed Truck A flatbed truck is a type of truck with rigid design. It has a back body that is flatly shaped for easy loading and unloading of goods. The flatbed truck is mostly used to transport heavy, oversized, wide and indelicate goods such as machinery, building supplies or equipment. Due to the truck open body, the goods transported with it must not be vulnerable to rain. By functionality, the flatbed truck is comparable to a flatbed trailer.
Freight Transit Time Transit time is how long it takes for a shipment to be delivered to its final destination after being picked up from a designated pick up point.
Halal Logistics It refers to the process of managing the logistics operations such as fleet management, storage/warehousing, and materials handling according to the principles of Shariah law in ensuring the integrity of the halal products at the point of consumption.
Haulage The commercial transport of goods.
Inbound Logistics Inbound logistics is the way materials and other goods are brought into a company. This process includes the steps to order, receive, store, transport and manage incoming supplies. Inbound logistics focuses on the supply part of the supply-demand equation.
Intermediate Demand Intermediate demand includes goods, services, and maintenance and repair construction sold to businesses, excluding capital investment.
International Loaded Place of loading of goods in reporting country (i.e., country in which the vehicle performing the transport is registered) and place of unloading in a different country.
International Unloaded Place of unloading of goods in reporting country (i.e., country in which the vehicle performing the transport is registered) and place of loading in a different country.
Last Mile Delivery Last mile delivery refers to the very last step of the delivery process when a parcel is moved from a transportation hub to its final destination—which, usually, is a personal residence or retail store.
Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) Less-than-truckload, also known as less-than-load (LTL), is a shipping service for relatively small loads or quantities of freight. An LTL provider combines the loads and shipping requirements of several different companies on their trucks, using a hub-and-spoke system to get goods to their destinations.
Locomotives Haluage The transport of coal, ore, workers, and materials underground by means of locomotive-hauled mine cars. The locomotive may be powered by battery, diesel, compressed air, trolley, or some combination such as battery-trolley or trolley-cable reel.
Milkrun A Milk Run is a delivery method used to transport mixed loads from various suppliers to one customer. Instead of each supplier sending a truck every week to meet the needs of one customer, one truck (or vehicle) visits the suppliers to pick up the loads for that customer. This method of transport got its name from the dairy industry practice, where one tanker used to collect milk from several dairy farms for delivery to a milk processing company.
Multi country consolidation ​​Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) is a cost-effective solution that consolidates ones cargo from different countries of origin to build Full Container Loads (FCL). MCC is most suitable for companies that import light volumes of goods from multiple countries but want to take advantage o​​f the more economic FCL freight rates.
Multi-Modal Logistics Multimodal transportation or multimodal shipping refers to logistics and freight processes that require multiple modes of transportation.
Omni Channel Logistics Omnichannel distribution is a multichannel approach taken by companies to give customers a way to purchase and receive orders from several sales channels with one-touch seamless integration. Some of the ways include- 1. Buy online, then pick-up at the brick and mortar store; 2. Buy online, then have it delivered to the home or another location; 3.In store purchase, with the delivery either to the home or another location; 4. Drop ship from a warehouse or manufacturing center to store, home or other location; 5.Buy online, then return at store or online; 6. Buy online, then return online.
OOG cargo Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo is any cargo that can not be loaded into six-sided shipping containers simply because it is too large. The term is a very loose classification of all cargo with dimensions beyond the maximum 40HC container dimensions. That is a length beyond 12.05 meters – a width beyond 2.33 meters – or a height beyond 2.59 meters.
Other ships Other ships include: Liquefied petroleum gas carriers, liquefied natural gas carriers, parcel (chemical) tankers, specialized tankers, reefers, offshore supply vessels, tugboats, dredgers, cruise, ferries, other non-cargo ships
Other Specialised Cargo Other specialised goods include pre-slung goods (Goods, one or more items, supplied with a sling or slings), mobile units (Mobile Self Propelled Units, Non Self Propelled Units, unrolled vehicles), oversized equipment load (light and heavy machinery that is often too big or too heavy), high value freight that needs extra protection like electronics, financial services road freight.
Outsourced Freight Transport Transport for hire or reward; The carriage for remuneration of goods.
Pallets Raised platform, intended to facilitate the lifting and stacking of goods.
Part load A part load describes goods which only fills a truck partially. In essence, the quantity of the shipment is bigger than the Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipment. Also, the shipment cannot fully occupy a truck i.e. its capacity is much lower than a Full Truckload (FTL) shipment.
Paved Road Road surfaced with crushed stone (macadam) with hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, with concrete or with cobblestone.
Q-commerce Q-commerce, also referred to as quick commerce, is a type of e-commerce where emphasis is on quick deliveries, typically in less than an hour.
Quay A stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Recommerce Recommerce is the selling of previously owned items through online marketplaces to buyers who reuse, recycle or resell them.
ReverseLogistics Reverse logistics is a type of supply chain management that moves goods from customers back to the sellers or manufacturers.
Road Freight Transport Service Hiring a trucking agency for transport of commodities (raw materials or manufactured goods including both solids and liquids) form the origin to a destination within the country (domestic) or cross-border (international) constitutes road freight transport market. The service might be Full-Truck-Load or Less than-Truck-Load, containerized or non-containerized, temperature controlled or non temperature controlled, short haul or long haul.
Roll-on/roll-off cargo Roll-on/roll-off (RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, buses, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter.
Swap bodies A swap body, swop body, exchangeable container or interchangeable unit, is one of the types of standard freight containers for road and rail transport.
Tank Barge A non-self-propelled vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry liquid, solid or gaseous commodities or cargos in bulk in cargo spaces (or tanks) through rivers and inland waterways, and may occasionally carry commodities or cargos through oceans and seas when in transit from one inland waterway to another. The commodities or cargos transported are in direct contact with the tank interior.
Tautliner vehicle Tautliner and curtainsider are used as generic names for curtain sided trucks/trailers. The curtains are permanently fixed to a runner at the top and detachable rails/poles at front and rear, allowing the curtains to be drawn open and forklifts used all along the sides for easy and efficient loading and unloading. When closed for travel, vertical load restraint straps are attached to a rope rail beneath the truck bed, connecting the truck bed and curtain along both sides. Winches at either end of the curtain tension it, hence the 'Tautliner' name. This stops the curtain from flapping or drumming in the wind and can also help retain light loads from slipping sideways.
Transloading Transloading is a shipping term that refers to the transfer of goods from one mode of transportation to another en route to their ultimate destination.
Tsubo A Japanese unit of area equal to 35.58 square feet.
Unpaved Road Road with a stabilized base not surfaced with crushed stone, hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, concrete or cobblestone.
Vessel Husbandry Services It includes ship maintenance, repairs, cleaning, upkeep of the hull and rigging and equipment.
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GCC Freight And Logistics Market Research FAQs

The GCC Freight And Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 47.59 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 5.76% to reach USD 66.61 billion by 2029.

In 2023, the GCC Freight And Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 47.59 billion.

BAHRI, Deutsche Post DHL Group, DP World, DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea) and Kuehne + Nagel are the major companies operating in the GCC Freight And Logistics Market.

In the GCC Freight And Logistics Market, the Freight Transport segment accounts for the largest share by logistics function.

In 2023, Saudi Arabia accounts for the largest share by country in the GCC Freight And Logistics Market.

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