철도 물류 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향 분석 : 서비스별, 화물 유형별, 최종 용도 산업별, 지역별, 부문별 예측(2025-2030년)

Rail Logistics Market Size & Trends:

The global rail logistics market size was estimated at USD 372.77 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2030. The rail logistics industry's growth is driven by several underlying drivers, most notably the growing demand for cost-efficient, bulk transportation solutions amid rising global trade volumes.

Increasing urbanization and industrialization have necessitated more reliable freight corridors, while concerns around reducing carbon emissions have further positioned rail as a preferred mode over road transport. In addition, government initiatives supporting infrastructure development and intermodal connectivity have played a significant role in enhancing the market potential.

Environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals are encouraging shippers and logistics providers to shift more freight from road to rail. Rail transport offers significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions per ton-kilometer compared to trucking, making it an attractive option in the global push to decarbonize supply chains. In Europe, green freight initiatives and emissions trading schemes are actively encouraging modal shifts, while in North America and Asia Pacific, rail is being positioned as a cleaner alternative to highway transport for both bulk and intermodal cargo. This sustainability trend is expected to increase as more governments set net-zero targets and impose stricter carbon pricing mechanisms.

Substantial public and private sector investments in upgrading rail infrastructure are opening new capacity and improving service reliability. Projects such as India's Dedicated Freight Corridors, China's Belt and Road rail links, and North America's network upgrades are expanding the operational footprint of rail logistics. In addition, digital technologies such as real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and automated train operations are enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Smart rail freight solutions powered by IoT and AI are enabling better asset utilization and cargo visibility, which is critical to attracting high-value and time-sensitive freight segments. Thus, investment in rail infrastructure and increasing digitalization in the rail industry is propelling the growth of the rail logistics industry.

The automotive industry's reliance on rail for transporting vehicles and parts is growing rapidly across the globe, where rail offers cost-effective long-distance delivery. The rise in electric vehicle (EV) production has added further momentum, with new assembly plants creating fresh demand for inbound and outbound rail logistics. In addition, the rapid growth in e-commerce is boosting intermodal freight volumes, as online retailers and 3PL providers seek scalable and sustainable alternatives to trucking. Rail's capacity to handle large volumes over long distances makes it an increasingly important pillar in retail and distribution networks, thereby driving the growth of the rail logistics industry.

However, factors such as high capital requirements for infrastructure development and maintenance could hamper the growth of the rail logistics industry. Operational bottlenecks caused by legacy systems, limited last-mile connectivity, and capacity constraints at key nodes have also been reported. Furthermore, competition from more flexible road and air freight services, along with geopolitical disruptions affecting cross-border routes, has exerted pressure on market participants. As a result, strategic efforts have been necessitated to overcome these challenges and sustain momentum in the rail logistics sector.

Global Rail Logistics Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global rail logistics market report based on service, cargo type, end-use industry, and region:

• Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• Transportation Services
• Warehousing and Distribution Services
• Freight Forwarding Services
• Inventory Management Services
• Value-Added Logistics Services
• Integration & Consulting Services
• Cargo Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• Bulk
• Containerized
• Others
• End Use Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• Mining and Metals
• Energy
• Agriculture & Food
• Chemical
• Automotive
• Retail & E-commerce
• Others
• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • KSA
  • UAE
  • South Africa

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
• 1.2. Research Methodology
  • 1.2.1. Information Procurement
• 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
• 1.4. Methodology
• 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
• 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
• 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
• 1.8. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

• 2.1. Market Outlook
• 2.2. Segment Outlook
• 2.3. Competitive Insights

Chapter 3. Rail Logistics Market Variables, Trends, & Scope

• 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
• 3.2. Market Dynamics
  • 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
  • 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
  • 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
• 3.3. Rail Logistics Market Analysis Tools
  • 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
    • 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
    • 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
    • 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
    • 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
    • 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
  • 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
    • 3.3.2.2. Economic and social landscape
    • 3.3.2.3. Technological landscape

Chapter 4. Rail Logistics Market: Service Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 4.1. Segment Dashboard
• 4.2. Rail Logistics Market: Service Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.3. Transportation Services
  • 4.3.1. Transportation Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.4. Warehousing and Distribution Services
  • 4.4.1. Warehousing and Distribution Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.5. Freight Forwarding Services
  • 4.5.1. Freight Forwarding Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.6. Inventory Management Services
  • 4.6.1. Inventory Management Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.7. Value-Added Logistics Services
  • 4.7.1. Value-Added Logistics Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 4.8. Integration & Consulting Services
  • 4.8.1. Integration & Consulting Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 5. Rail Logistics Market: Cargo Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 5.1. Segment Dashboard
• 5.2. Rail Logistics Market: Cargo Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
• 5.3. Bulk
  • 5.3.1. Bulk Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 5.4. Containerized
  • 5.4.1. Containerized Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 5.5. Others
  • 5.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Rail Logistics Market: End Use Industry Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 6.1. Segment Dashboard
• 6.2. Rail Logistics Market: End Use Industry Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.3. Mining and Metals
  • 6.3.1. Mining and Metals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.4. Energy
  • 6.4.1. Energy Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.5. Agriculture & Food
  • 6.5.1. Agriculture & Food Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.6. Chemical
  • 6.6.1. Chemical Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.7. Automotive
  • 6.7.1. Automotive Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.8. Retail & E-commerce
  • 6.8.1. Retail & E-commerce Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 6.9. Others
  • 6.9.1. Others Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Rail Logistics Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 7.1. Rail Logistics Market Share, By Region, 2024 & 2030, (USD Million)
• 7.2. North America
  • 7.2.1. North America Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.2.2. U.S.
    • 7.2.2.1. U.S. Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.2.3. Canada
    • 7.2.3.1. Canada Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.2.4. Mexico
    • 7.2.4.1. Mexico Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 7.3. Europe
  • 7.3.1. Europe Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.3.2. UK
    • 7.3.2.1. UK Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.3.3. Germany
    • 7.3.3.1. Germany Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.3.4. France
    • 7.3.4.1. France Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 7.4. Asia Pacific
  • 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.4.2. China
    • 7.4.2.1. China Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.4.3. Japan
    • 7.4.3.1. Japan Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.4.4. India
    • 7.4.4.1. India Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.4.5. South Korea
    • 7.4.5.1. South Korea Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.4.6. Australia
    • 7.4.6.1. Australia Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 7.5. Latin America
  • 7.5.1. Latin America Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.5.2. Brazil
    • 7.5.2.1. Brazil Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
• 7.6. Middle East and Africa
  • 7.6.1. Middle East and Africa Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.6.2. UAE
    • 7.6.2.1. UAE Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.6.3. KSA
    • 7.6.3.1. KSA Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  • 7.6.4. South Africa
    • 7.6.4.1. South Africa Rail Logistics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape

• 8.1. Company Categorization
• 8.2. Company Market Positioning
• 8.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
• 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
  • 8.4.1. US Rail & Logistics
    • 8.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.1.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.2. CSX Transportation
    • 8.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.2.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.3. Union Pacific
    • 8.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.3.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.4. CEVA Logistics
    • 8.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.4.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.5. BNSF Railway
    • 8.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.5.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.6. DHL
    • 8.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.6.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.7. PLS Logistic Services
    • 8.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.7.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.8. Rhenus Group
    • 8.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.8.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.9. Canadian National Railway
    • 8.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.9.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
  • 8.4.10. Rail Logistics, Inc.
    • 8.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.4.10.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives