According to The Insight Partners' research, the North America Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market was valued at US$ 52,367.4 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 85,119.3 Million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2031.
Increased automation and digitalization and growing supply chain complexity are among the critical factors attributed to driving the North America outsourcing contract logistics market growth.
Automation and digitalization are shaping the future of outsourced contract logistics. Providers are increasingly adopting technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency and accuracy. Automated warehouses, smart picking systems, and autonomous material-handling equipment reduce labor dependency and improve order fulfillment speed. Digital platforms offer real-time visibility into inventory levels, shipment status, and performance metrics. This transparency enhances decision-making and strengthens collaboration between logistics providers and clients. Predictive analytics helps anticipate demand fluctuations, optimize inventory, and prevent disruptions before they occur. As labor shortages and rising operational costs persist, automation becomes a strategic necessity. Contract logistics providers that invest in digital transformation will be better positioned to deliver faster, more reliable, and cost-effective services. This trend will also encourage long-term partnerships, as clients increasingly prefer technologically advanced providers capable of supporting complex, data-driven supply chains.
On the contrary, the loss of control and dependence on third-party providers hamper the growth of the North America outsourcing contract logistics market.
North America Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market Segmentation Analysis:
- By Service Type, the North America Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market is segmented into Warehousing and Distribution, Transportation Management, Aftermarket Logistics, and Others. The Warehousing and Distribution segment is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.5% during 2025 - 2031.
- By Industry Vertical, the North America Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market is segmented into Retail and E-Commerce, Automotive, Industrial and Manufacturing, Pharma and Healthcare, Consumer Goods and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, and Others. The Retail and E-Commerce segment is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.3% during 2025 - 2031.
By country, the North America Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market is categorized into the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The United States is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.5% during 2025 - 2031.
Key players operating in the Outsourcing Contract Logistics Market are GEODIS SA, United Parcel Service Inc, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Co Ltd, DSV AS, FedEx Corp, Ryder System Inc, CMA CGM SA, GXO Logistics Inc, and Deutsche Post AG, among others.
- In July 2025, GXO Logistics, Inc., the pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Sky Italia, Italy's leading media & entertainment company and a European entertainment leader. The agreement involves managing Sky's supply chain from the GXO warehouse in Colleferro, where Sky s Business Core products (decoders and routers) and the Glass line (Smart TV) will be stored, as well as all the merchandising related to the Sky brand and TV series.
- In May 2025, Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express delivery company, today announced the opening of a new station in Brest. Thanks to its prime location near the city center, this new infrastructure, the result of an investment of more than 700,000, strengthens FedEx's strategic position in the region. It enables faster and more efficient collection and delivery operations throughout northern Brittany.
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