Australia Road Freight Transport Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The Australia Road Freight Transport 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 Destination (Domestic), by Truckload Specification (Full-Truck-Load (FTL), Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)), by Containerization (Containerized, Non-Containerized), by Distance (Long Haul, Short Haul), by Goods Configuration (Fluid Goods, Solid Goods) and by Temperature Control (Non-Temperature Controlled, Temperature Controlled). Market Value (USD) and Market Volume (ton-km) are both presented. Key Data Points observed include Freight Transport Volume (ton-km) by Destination and End User; Production Trends (Manufacturing, E-Commerce etc. in USD); Import and Export trends (in USD); and Freight Pricing Trends (USD per ton-km).

INSTANT ACCESS

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Size

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Summary
share button
Icons Lable Value
svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 41.31 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 53.11 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by End User Industry Wholesale and Retail Trade
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 4.28 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by End User Industry Wholesale and Retail Trade
svg icon Market Concentration Low

Major Players

major-player-company-image

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

Compare market size and growth of Australia Road Freight Transport Market with other markets in Logistics Industry

Freight Transport

Freight Transportation Arrangement

Courier Express Parcel

Integrated Logistics

Cold Chain Logistics

Customers of Logistics Services

WHY BUY FROM US?

1. CRISP & INSIGHTFUL
2. TRUE BOTTOM-UP
3. EXHAUSTIVENESS
4. TRANSPARENCY
5. CONVENIENCE

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Analysis

The Australia Road Freight Transport Market size is estimated at 41.31 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 53.11 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.28% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

41.31 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

53.11 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

3.09 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

4.28 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Distance

72.92 %

value share, Long Haul, 2023

Icon image

Australian road trains, which are the world's longest trucks, are an innovative concept for long-haul freight in the country.

Largest Market by Goods Configuration

65.46 %

value share, Solid Goods, 2023

Icon image

The solid goods segment dominates the market as liquid goods include a small category of goods, such as oil, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, which constitute a relatively smaller share.

Largest Market by End User Industry

40.09 %

value share, Wholesale and Retail Trade, 2023

Icon image

The growth in e-commerce is boosting the wholesale and retail trade end-user industry. During 2023-2027, the e-commerce sector in Australia is expected to record a CAGR of 9.8%.

Fastest Growing Market by Truckload Specification

4.79 %

Projected CAGR, Less than-Truck-Load (LTL), 2024-2030

Icon image

Online shopping is a major driver of the demand for LTL trucking in the country. Further, in 2022, small businesses recorded a growth of 15.4% YoY, which boosted the LTL segment.

First Leading Market Player

8.28 %

market share, Scott's Refrigerated Logistics, 2022

Icon image

Scott's Refrigerated Logistics operates with more than 500 prime movers and 1,000 trailers and a dedicated pickup and delivery fleet to offer refrigerated freight.

Growing investment and partnerships in the manufacturing sector are expected to boost the Australian economy

  • In 2022, the manufacturing sector of Australia played a substantial role, contributing over 5% to the country's GDP, with a total value exceeding USD 84 billion. The Australian government has allocated substantial funding to support the manufacturing industry. For example, in 2023, the National Recovery Fund (NRF) plans to invest AUD15 billion (USD 10.1 billion) across priority areas, including manufacturing, to stimulate economic growth and create investment-ready projects. Increasing investment may directly impact road freight transportation in the market.
  • In 2023, DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, planned to expand its strategic collaboration with Nestlé Nespresso. The partnership involves DHL providing comprehensive logistics and fulfillment services in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. With an estimated volume of over 1 million orders annually, the Australian operation will be centered in omnichannel facilities located in Brisbane and Sydney.
  • Oil, gas, mining, and quarrying are major contributors to the Australian economy. In 2022, Western Australia's mining and petroleum sector received AUD 26 billion (USD 17.65 billion) as investment, which may be largely driven by iron ore production sustaining projects, a ramp-up in work on Scarborough LNG and Pluto Train 2, and the Iron Bridge magnetite project. Mining and petroleum investment in Western Australia have shown continuous growth for the past 14 quarters when accounting for seasonal fluctuations. This increasing investment in Australia is expected to directly impact the future of the logistics market.
Australia Road Freight Transport Market

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Trends

Australia invested USD 120 billion in infrastructure projects, focusing on nation-building and land transport projects

  • The Australian market encompassing transport, postal, and warehousing displayed growth across key metrics during the fiscal year 2021-22. Earnings within the transport industry division and its income value added (IVA) surged by 14.4% (amounting to USD 4.7 billion) and 15.0% (USD 10.8 billion), respectively. With a workforce of 122,810 individuals recorded by the end of June 2021, the transport support services subdivision accounted for 19.2% of the overall employment within the division, establishing itself as the second-largest employing subcategory after road transport.
  • In 2022, the declines in division earnings were predominantly driven by a 7.6% decline in the transport support services sub-division, including airport activity. Around 62.7% decline in sales and service income for air and space transport reflected a significant decline in air travel due to COVID-19. Road freight transport is the largest employing sub-sector in the transport and logistics sector, followed by postal and courier pickup and delivery services and road passenger transport, with water transport support services employing the least number of people.
  • The Australian Government remains resolutely dedicated to a robust 10-year infrastructure pipeline valued at USD 120 billion, focusing on delivering land transport projects that hold national significance and contribute to shaping the nation's future. The 2023-24 budget represents a stride forward in establishing an infrastructure investment pipeline integral to nation-building endeavors. This initiative forms the bedrock for constructing a sustainable and credible lineup of projects, selected based on diverse economic and societal goals, encompassing regional connectivity, quality of life enhancement, and safety enhancement.
Australia Road Freight Transport Market

Tightening global oil markets and the weakening Australian dollar led to an increase in fuel prices in Australia

  • During 2021-2022, diesel prices rose by 40.1%, reaching 176 cents per liter (USD 1.76). Diesel prices tend to follow trends in the global price of crude oil, with oil prices projected to rise sharply. With global oil consumption recovering following the COVID-19 pandemic, supply concerns led oil prices to rise again due to the Russia-Ukraine War during 2022-23, thus increasing retail diesel prices. The federal government implemented a temporary 50% reduction in the fuel excise in March 2022 to help offset rising costs, which ended in September with the fuel excise returning to its full rate, causing motorists to pay more at the pump.
  • Petrol prices in Australia's major cities climbed to an average of USD 1.18 per liter in October 2021, the highest since 2014, when adjusted for inflation. While prices plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the cost of fuel in Australia has been rising steadily since November 2020.
  • According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the average retail price for petrol in Australia hit 196.5 cents (USD 1.96) in August 2023. Since the federal government's halving of the fuel excise ended last September, the national average weekly petrol price has been hovering around 175 to 180 cents a liter (USD 1.75-1.8). The average weekly petrol price in the capital cities sits at 197.5 cents a liter (USD 1.97), with Sydney, Adelaide, and Hobart recording an average weekly price of more than USD 2 a liter, while Brisbane had the lowest average price of 188.2 cents a liter (USD 1.882). Also, the average national diesel price hit a nearly eight-month high of 206.9 cents a liter (USD 2.06). The tightening global oil market and the weakening Australian dollar are responsible for rising petrol prices.
Australia Road Freight Transport Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Australia is expected to strengthen the mining sector in line with its Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030
  • E-commerce in Australia is expected to register a CAGR of 10%, supported by the rise in social commerce and BNPL services
  • Australia's LPI Rank drops to 19 in 2023, with a focus on trade diversification and digital transformation for economic growth
  • Australian agriculture industry aims to become a USD 100 billion industry by 2030 to boost exports
  • Rising fuel costs, global supply chain issues, and increasing toll costs lead to an increase in operational costs
  • Despite supply chain issues throughout 2022, truck sales in Australia witnessed a positive growth trend of 7.2%
  • Australian road freight rates witnessed an increase since 2022, owing to the increase in fuel prices due to the war
  • Labor shortage, high freight costs, and rising global crude oil demand increased producer and consumer prices
  • The growing oil and gas, mining, and quarrying sector in Australia is forecasted to provide a USD 270 billion economic boost by 2040
  • The Australian government is investing USD 10.18 billion to support Australia's manufacturing industry
  • Australia accelerates road construction and infrastructure investments for WestConnex, Great Western Highway Upgrades, and the gas industry
  • Australia is heading toward 100% reliance on fuel imports by 2030, led by a fall in domestic fuel production
  • The Australian trucking industry is transitioning its fleet to achieve the government's aim of net-zero emissions by 2050
  • Australia's freight volume is expected to witness a substantial growth of 60% over the next two decades, reaching its peak by the year 2040
  • Land transportation accounts for more than 80% of freight transportation in Australia, with railways transporting the majority of bulk goods

Australia Road Freight Transport Industry Overview

The Australia Road Freight Transport Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 11.81%. The major players in this market are K&S Corporation Limited, Linfox Pty Ltd., LINX Cargo Care Group, Mainfreight and Scott's Refrigerated Logistics (sorted alphabetically).

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Leaders

  1. K&S Corporation Limited

  2. Linfox Pty Ltd.

  3. LINX Cargo Care Group

  4. Mainfreight

  5. Scott's Refrigerated Logistics

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Concentration

Other important companies include A.P. Moller - Maersk, DHL Group, Kings Transport and Logistics, Lindsay Australia Limited, Toll Group.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

bookmark Need More Details on Market Players and Competitors?
Download PDF

Australia Road Freight Transport Market News

  • February 2024: DHL Supply Chain (DHL) is continuing the decarbonization of its Australian transport fleet by introducing additional new electric vehicles. The company has added two Terberg YT200EV electric yard tractors to its truck fleet and is supporting Australian electric vehicle manufacturing with the introduction of its first SEA Electric light duty truck to its last-mile fleet.
  • October 2023: DHL Supply Chain has signed a contract to become the Australian logistics provider of global eye care company, Alcon. DHL will handle Alcon’s storage, inbound, outbound and inventory functions.
  • September 2023: DHL Supply Chain (DHL) has energised its transition to electric vehicles with the first Australian delivery of Volvo FL Electric with second-generation battery packs. The updated battery packs provide an increase in range over the previous range of FL Electric.

Free with this Report

We provide a complimentary and exhaustive set of data points on global and regional metrics that present the fundamental structure of the industry. Presented in the form of 60+ free charts, the section covers difficult to find data on various regions pertaining to e-commerce industry trends, economic contribution of the transportation & storage sector, export and import trends among other key indicators.

Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market
Australia Road Freight Transport Market

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity

    2. 2.2. GDP Growth By Economic Activity

    3. 2.3. Economic Performance And Profile

      1. 2.3.1. Trends in E-Commerce Industry

      2. 2.3.2. Trends in Manufacturing Industry

    4. 2.4. Transport And Storage Sector GDP

    5. 2.5. Logistics Performance

    6. 2.6. Length Of Roads

    7. 2.7. Export Trends

    8. 2.8. Import Trends

    9. 2.9. Fuel Pricing Trends

    10. 2.10. Trucking Operational Costs

    11. 2.11. Trucking Fleet Size By Type

    12. 2.12. Major Truck Suppliers

    13. 2.13. Road Freight Tonnage Trends

    14. 2.14. Road Freight Pricing Trends

    15. 2.15. Modal Share

    16. 2.16. Inflation

    17. 2.17. Regulatory Framework

    18. 2.18. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 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. Destination

      1. 3.2.1. Domestic

    3. 3.3. Truckload Specification

      1. 3.3.1. Full-Truck-Load (FTL)

      2. 3.3.2. Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)

    4. 3.4. Containerization

      1. 3.4.1. Containerized

      2. 3.4.2. Non-Containerized

    5. 3.5. Distance

      1. 3.5.1. Long Haul

      2. 3.5.2. Short Haul

    6. 3.6. Goods Configuration

      1. 3.6.1. Fluid Goods

      2. 3.6.2. Solid Goods

    7. 3.7. Temperature Control

      1. 3.7.1. Non-Temperature Controlled

      2. 3.7.2. Temperature Controlled

  6. 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

      1. 4.4.1. A.P. Moller - Maersk

      2. 4.4.2. DHL Group

      3. 4.4.3. K&S Corporation Limited

      4. 4.4.4. Kings Transport and Logistics

      5. 4.4.5. Lindsay Australia Limited

      6. 4.4.6. Linfox Pty Ltd.

      7. 4.4.7. LINX Cargo Care Group

      8. 4.4.8. Mainfreight

      9. 4.4.9. Scott's Refrigerated Logistics

      10. 4.4.10. Toll Group

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Logistics Market 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

  1. Figure 1:  
  2. DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 2:  
  2. GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 – 2022
  1. Figure 3:  
  2. GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2027
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 – 2022
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, AUSTRALIA, 2017-2022
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, AUSTRALIA, 2010 - 2023
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION, %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. OPERATIONAL COSTS OF TRUCKING - BREAKDOWN BY OPERATING COST ELEMENT, %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. TRUCKING FLEET SIZE BY TYPE, SHARE %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR TRUCK SUPPLIER BRANDS, SHARE %, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. FREIGHT HANDLED BY ROAD TRANSPORT, TONS, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. PRICE TREND OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, SHARE % BY TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT SECTOR, SHARE % BY TONS, AUSTRALIA, 2022
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2022
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VOLUME OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VOLUME OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VOLUME OF OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE OF OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF EXTRACTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VOLUME OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VOLUME OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VOLUME OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY %, AUSTRALIA, 2022 VS 2030
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. CAGR OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. CAGR OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. CAGR OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. CAGR OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 67:  
  2. VALUE OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 68:  
  2. CAGR OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 69:  
  2. VALUE OF SHORT HAUL SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 70:  
  2. CAGR OF SHORT HAUL SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 71:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 72:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 73:  
  2. VALUE OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 74:  
  2. CAGR OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 75:  
  2. VALUE OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 76:  
  2. CAGR OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 77:  
  2. VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 78:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 79:  
  2. VALUE OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 80:  
  2. CAGR OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 81:  
  2. VALUE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 82:  
  2. CAGR OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 83:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2023
  1. Figure 84:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, AUSTRALIA, 2017 - 2023
  1. Figure 85:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, AUSTRALIA 2022

Australia Road Freight Transport 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. Domestic are covered as segments by Destination. Full-Truck-Load (FTL), Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) are covered as segments by Truckload Specification. Containerized, Non-Containerized are covered as segments by Containerization. Long Haul, Short Haul are covered as segments by Distance. Fluid Goods, Solid Goods are covered as segments by Goods Configuration. Non-Temperature Controlled, Temperature Controlled are covered as segments by Temperature Control.

  • In 2022, the manufacturing sector of Australia played a substantial role, contributing over 5% to the country's GDP, with a total value exceeding USD 84 billion. The Australian government has allocated substantial funding to support the manufacturing industry. For example, in 2023, the National Recovery Fund (NRF) plans to invest AUD15 billion (USD 10.1 billion) across priority areas, including manufacturing, to stimulate economic growth and create investment-ready projects. Increasing investment may directly impact road freight transportation in the market.
  • In 2023, DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, planned to expand its strategic collaboration with Nestlé Nespresso. The partnership involves DHL providing comprehensive logistics and fulfillment services in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. With an estimated volume of over 1 million orders annually, the Australian operation will be centered in omnichannel facilities located in Brisbane and Sydney.
  • Oil, gas, mining, and quarrying are major contributors to the Australian economy. In 2022, Western Australia's mining and petroleum sector received AUD 26 billion (USD 17.65 billion) as investment, which may be largely driven by iron ore production sustaining projects, a ramp-up in work on Scarborough LNG and Pluto Train 2, and the Iron Bridge magnetite project. Mining and petroleum investment in Western Australia have shown continuous growth for the past 14 quarters when accounting for seasonal fluctuations. This increasing investment in Australia is expected to directly impact the future of the logistics market.
End User Industry
Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
Construction
Manufacturing
Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Others
Destination
Domestic
Truckload Specification
Full-Truck-Load (FTL)
Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)
Containerization
Containerized
Non-Containerized
Distance
Long Haul
Short Haul
Goods Configuration
Fluid Goods
Solid Goods
Temperature Control
Non-Temperature Controlled
Temperature Controlled
customize-icon Need A Different Region Or Segment?
Customize Now

Market Definition

  • Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry (AFF) - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the AFF industry players on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, harvesting fish & other animals from their natural habitats and providing related support activities. Herein, across the value chain, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in acquisition, storage, handling, transportation, and distribution activities for the optimal & continuous flow of inputs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, equipment, and water) from manufacturers or suppliers to the producers and smooth flow of output (produce, agro-goods) to distributors/ consumers. This includes both termperature controlled and non-temperature controlled logistics, as and when required according to the shelf life of goods being transported or stored.
  • Construction - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the construction industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in constructing, repairing and renovating residential & commercial buildings, infrastructure, engineering works, subdividing and developing land. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in increasing profitability of construction projects by maintaing the inventory of raw materials & equipment, time-critical supplies and by providing other value added services for effective project management.
  • Containerized Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Full-Truck-Load (FTL) services. FTL road freight transport is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments. It comprises of shipments (i) devoted to the goods of a single shipper (ii) taken directly from a point of origin to one or more destination points (iii) comprising of bulk mail truck transportation (iv) comprising of both Container (Full Container Load, FCL)/Non-Container trucking services (v)comprsing of goods requiring temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled transportation services (vi) comprising of bulk liquid tankering (vii) invoving trucking of waste (viii) hazardous material trucking. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
  • Export Trends and Import Trends - Overall logistics performance of an economy is positively and significantly (statistically) correlated to its trade performance (exports and imports). Hence, in this industry trend, total value of trade, major commodities/ commodity groups and the major trade partners, for the studied geography (country or region as per the scope of report) have been analysed alongside the impact of major trade/logistics infrastructure investments & regulatory environment.
  • Fluid Goods - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users for the transport of bulk liquids, that are often used in extraction, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture industries among others. It includes transportation of liquids like (i) Chemicals/ hazardous goods (for instance acids) (ii) Water (potable as well as waste) (iii) Oil and gas (upstream as well as downstream like gasoline, fuel, crude oil, or propane), (iv) Food grade bulk liquids (like milk, or juice), (v) Rubber, (vi) Agrichemical products, among others. These goods are generally transported through tanker trucking.
  • Fuel Price - Fuel price spikes can cause delays and diruption for logistics service providers (LSPs), while drops in the same 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 studied over the review period and presented along with the causes as well as market impacts.
  • Full-Truck-Load (FTL) Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Full-Truck-Load (FTL) services. FTL road freight transport is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments. It comprises of shipments (i) devoted to the goods of a single shipper (ii) taken directly from a point of origin to one or more destination points (iii) comprising of bulk mail truck transportation (iv) comprising of both Container (Full Container Load, FCL)/Non-Container trucking services (v)comprsing of goods requiring temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled transportation services (vi) comprising of bulk liquid tankering (vii) invoving trucking of waste (viii) hazardous material trucking. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
  • GDP Distribution by Economic Activity - Nominal Gross Domestic Product and distribution of the same, across major economic sectors in the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been studied and presented in this industry trend. As GDP is positively related to the profitability and growth of logistics industry, this data has been used in adjunction to the input-output tables/ supply-use tables for analyzing the potential major contributing sectors towards the logistics demand.
  • GDP Growth by Economic Activity - Growth of Nominal Gross Domestic Product across major economic sectors, for the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been utilized for assessing the growth of logistics demand from all the market end users (economic sectors considered here).
  • Inflation - Variations in both Wholesale Price Inflation (YoY change in producer price index) and Consumer Price Inflation have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been used to assess the inflationary environment as it plays a vital role in smooth functioning of the supply chain, directly impacting the logistics operational cost components e.g., pricing of tyres, driver wages & benefits, energy/fuel prices, maintenace costs, toll charges, warehousing rents, custom brokerage, forwarding rates, courier rates etc. hence impacting the overall freight and logistics market.
  • Key Industry Trends - The report section named "Key Industry Trends" include all the key variables/parameters studied to better analyze the market size estimates and forecasts. All the trends have been presented in the form of data points (time series or latest available data points) along with analysis of the paramter in the form of concise market relevant commentary, for the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report).
  • Key Strategic Moves - The action taken by a company to differentiate from its competitor or used as a general strategy is referred to as a key strategic move (KSM). This includes (1) Agreements (2) Expansions (3) Financial Restructuring (4) Mergers and Acquisitions (5) Partnerships, and (6) Product Innovations. Key players (Logistics Service Providers, LSPs) in the market have been shortlisted, their KSM have been studied and presented in this section.
  • Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) services. LTL road freight transport is characterized as multiple shipments combined onto a single truck for multiple deliveries within a network. It comprises of establishments (i) primarily engaged in general and specialized freight trucking of less than complete truck-loads, (ii) characterized by the use of terminals to consolidate shipments, generally from several shippers, into a single truck for haulage between a load assembly terminal and a disassembly terminal, where the load is sorted and shipments are re-routed for delivery (iv) Less than-Container-Load (LCL) shipping/ Groupage Shipping in case of trucking services. The activities in scope include (i) local pick-up, (ii) line-haul, and (iii) local delivery. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
  • Logistics Performance - Logistics Performance and Logistics Costs are the backbone of trade, and influences trade costs, making countries compete globally. Logistics performance is influenced by market wide adopted supply chain management strategies, government services, investments & policies, fuel/ energy costs, inflationary environment etc. Hence, in this industry trend, the logistics performance of the geography studied (country/ region as per the scope of report) has been analysed and presented over the review period.
  • Major Truck Suppliers - Market share of truck brands is influenced by factors like geographical preferences, portfolio of truck types, truck prices, local production, truck repair & maintenance service peneteration, customer support, technological innovations (like electric vehicles, digitalization, autonomous trucks), fuel efficiency, financing options, annual maintenance costs, availability of substitutes, marketing startegies etc. Hence, the distribution (share % for base year of the study) of truck sales volume for leading truck brands and commentary on current market scenario & market anticipation over the forecast period have been presented in this industry trend.
  • Manufacturing - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the Manufacturing industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in the chemical, mechanical or physical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in maintaining a smooth flow of raw materials across the supply chain, enabling timely delivery of finished goods to distributors or end customers and storing & supplying the raw materials to clients for just-in-time manufacturing.
  • Modal Share - Freight Modal Share is influenced by factors like modal productivity, government regulations, containerization, distance of shipment, temperature control requirements, type of goods, international trade, terrain, speed of delivery, shipment weight, bulk shipments, etc. Also, modal share by tonnage (tons) and modal share by freight turnover (ton-km) differ as per average distance of shipments, weight of major commodity groups transported in the economy and number of trips. This industry trend represents the distribution of freight transported by mode of transport (tons as well as ton-km), for the study base year.
  • Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the extraction industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) covers entire phases from upstream to downstream and plays a crucial role in the transportation of machinery, drilling equipments, extracted minerals, crude oil & natural gas and refined/ processed products from one place to another.
  • Other End Users - Other end user segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the financial services (BFSI), real estate, educational services, healthcare, and professional services (administrative, waste management, legal, architectural, engineering, design, consulting, scientific R&D), on road freight transport service. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of supplies and documents to/from these industries such as transporting any equipment or resources required, shipping confidential documents and files, movement of medical goods & supplies (surgical supplies and instruments, including gloves, masks, syringes, equipment) to name a few.
  • Producer Price Inflation - It indicates inflation from viewpoint of the producers viz. the average selling price received for their output over a period of time. Annual change (YoY) of producer price index is reported as wholesale price inflation in the "Inflation" industry trend. As WPI captures dynamic price movements in most comprehensive way, it is widely used by governments, banks, industry, business circles and is deemed important in formulation of trade, fiscal and other economic policies. The data has been used in adjunction to consumer price inflation for better understanding the inflationary environment.
  • Road Freight Pricing Trends - Freight pricing by mode of transport (USD/tonkm), over the review period, has been presented in this industry trend. The data has been used in assessing the inflationary environment, impact on trade, freight turnover (tonkm), road freight transport market demand and hence the road freight transport market size.
  • Road Freight Tonnage Trends - Freight tonnage (weight of goods in tons) handled by mode of transport, over the review period, has been presented in this industry trend. The data has been used as one of the parameters apart from average distance per shipment (km), freight volume (tonkm), and freight pricing (USD/tonkm) to assess the freight transport market size.
  • Road Freight Transport - Hiring a road freight transport logistics service provider (LSP) or haulier (outsourced logistics), for the transport of commodities constitutes road freight transport market. The scope of study includes (i) road transport of goods reported by hauliers registered in the reporting countries (ii) transport of raw materials or manufactured goods (solids as well as fluids) (iii) transport using commerical motor vehicles (rigid trucks or tractor-trailers, (iv) Full-Truck-Load (FTL) or Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) transport (v) containerized or non-containerized transport (vi) temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled trasnport, (vii) short haul or long haul (Over-the-road, OTR) transport, (viii) used office or household goods transport (movers and packers), (ix) other specialized cargo transport (dangerous goods, oversized cargo) and (x) outsourced first mile/ middle mile/last mile delivery shipments undertaken by road freight transport players. The scope does not include (i) transport undertaken by hauliers registered in other countries (ii) last mile meal delivery market (iii) grocery delivery market (iv) transportation via road network undertaken/ reported by Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) players.
  • Road Length - As infrastructure plays a vital role in an economy's logistics performance, variables like length of roads, distribution of road length by surface category (paved v/s unpaved), distribution of road length by road classification (expressways v/s highways v/s other roads), have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
  • Segmental Revenue - Segmental Revenue has been triangulated or computed and presented for all the major players in the market. It refers to the road freight transport market specific revenue earned by the company, over the base year of study, in the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report). It is computed through the study and analysis of major parameters like financials, service portfolio, employee strength, fleet size, investments, number of countries present in, major economies of concern, etc. that have been reported by the company in its annual reports, webpage. For companies having scarce financial disclosures, paid databases like D&B Hoovers, Dow Jones Factiva have been resorted to and verified through industry/expert interactions.
  • Short Haul Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on local trucking (less than 100 miles). It includes the road transport of goods (i) within a single administrative area and its hinterland, (ii) by smaller trucks and pickup trucks (iii) via containerized as well as dry bulk services (iv) intermodal from ports, container terminals or airports, and (v) outsourced first mile/ last mile delivery shipments undertaken by road freight transport players.
  • Transport and Storage Sector GDP - Value and growth of Transport and Storage Sector GDP has a direct relation to the freight and logistics market size, and hence road freight transport market size. Therefore, this variable has been studied and presented over the review period, in value terms (USD) and as share % of total GDP, in this industry trend. The data has been supported by concise and relevant commentary around the investments, developments, and current market scenario.
  • Trends in E-Commerce Industry - Enhanced internet connectivity and boom in smartphone penetration, coupled with increasing disposable incomes, has led to a phenomenal growth in the e-commerce market globally. Online shoppers require fast and efficient delivery of their orders leading to an increase in the demand for logistics services especially e-commerce fulfilment services. Hence, the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), historial and projected growth, breakup of major commodity groups in e-commerce industry for the studied geography (country or region as per scope of the report) have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
  • Trends in Manufacturing Industry - Manufacturing industry involves the transformation of raw materials into finished products, while logistics industry ensures the efficient flow of raw materials to the factory, and the transport of manufactured products to the distributors & consumers. Demand-Supply of both industries are highly cross-linked and critical for a seamless supply chain. Hence, the Gross Value Added (GVA), breakup of GVA into major manufacturing sectors, and growth of manufacturing industry over the review period have been analysed and presented, in this industry trend.
  • Trucking Fleet Size By Type - Market share of truck types is influenced by factors like geographical preferences, major end user industries, truck prices, local production, truck repair & maintenance service peneteration, customer support, technological disruptions (like electric vehicles, digitalization, autonomous trucks) etc. Hence, the distribution (share % for base year of study) of truck parc volume by type of truck, market disruptors, truck manufacturing investments, truck specifications, truck use & import regulations, and market anticipation over the forecast period have been presented in this industry trend.
  • Trucking Operational Costs - The prime reasons for measuring/ benchmarking logistics performance of any trucking company are to reduce operational costs and increase profitability. On the other hand, measuring operational costs helps to identify whether and where to make operational changes to control expenses and identify areas for improved performance. Hence, in this industry trend, trucking operational costs and the variables involved viz. driver wages & benefits, fuel prices, repairs & maintenance costs, tyre costs etc. have been studied over the base year of study, and presented for the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report).
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the wholesalers and retailers, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling or retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of supplies to and finished products from production houses to the distributors and finally to the end customer covering activites like material sourcing, transportation, order fulfillment, warehousing & storage, demand forecasting, inventory management etc.
Keyword Definition
Cabotage Road transport by a motor vehicle registered in a country performed on the national territory of another country.
Cross Docking Cross docking is a logistics procedure where products from a supplier or manufacturing plant are distributed directly to a customer or retail chain with marginal to no handling or storage time. Cross docking takes place in a distribution docking terminal; usually consisting of trucks and dock doors on two (inbound and outbound) sides with minimal storage space. The name ‘cross docking’ explains the process of receiving products through an inbound dock and then transferring them across the dock to the outbound transportation dock.
Cross Trade International road transport between two different countries performed by a road motor 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.
Dangerous Goods The classes of dangerous goods carried by Road are those defined by the fifteenth revised edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, United Nations, Geneva 2007. They include Class 1: Explosives; Class 2: Gases; Class 3: Flammable Liquids; Class 4: Flammable solids- substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Class 7: Radioactive material and Class 8: Corrosive substances, Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances 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. But despite this, but it plays an important role in long-haul shipping because it gets the goods to the cargo and vice versa. It makes intermodal transport much more efficient and enables the seamless transfer of goods to the end customer.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reverse Logistics Reverse logistics comprises of the sector of supply chains that process anything returning inwards through the supply chain or traveling ‘backward’ through the supply chain.
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.
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.
Transport for hire or reward The carriage for remuneration of goods.
Unpaved Road Road with a stabilized base not surfaced with crushed stone, hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, concrete or cobblestone.
bookmark Need More Details on Market Definition?
Ask a Question

Research Methodology

Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.

  • Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
  • Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is considered to be a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is varying throughout the forecast period for each country
  • Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
  • Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms
research-methodology
download-icon Get More Details On Research Methodology
Download PDF
close-icon
80% of our clients seek made-to-order reports. How do you want us to tailor yours?

Please enter a valid email id!

Please enter a valid message!

WHY BUY FROM US?
card-img
01. Crisp, insightful analysis
Our focus is NOT on word count. We present only the key trends impacting the market so you don’t waste time finding a needle in the haystack.
card-img
02. True Bottom-Up Approach
We study the industry, not just the market. Our bottom-up approach ensures we have a broad and deep understanding of the forces that shape the industry.
card-img
03. Exhaustive Data
Tracking a million data points on the road freight industry. Our constant market tracking covers over 1 million+ data points spanning 45 countries and over 150 companies just for the road freight industry.
card-img
04. Transparency
Know where your data comes from. Most market reports today hide the sources used behind the veil of a proprietary model. We proudly present them so you can trust our information.
card-img
05. Convenience
Tables belong in spreadsheets. Like you, we also believe that spreadsheets are better suited for data evaluation. We don't clutter our reports with data tables. We provide an excel document with each report that contains all the data used to analyze the market.

Australia Road Freight Transport Market Research FAQs

The Australia Road Freight Transport Market size is expected to reach USD 41.31 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.28% to reach USD 53.11 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Australia Road Freight Transport Market size is expected to reach USD 41.31 billion.

K&S Corporation Limited, Linfox Pty Ltd., LINX Cargo Care Group, Mainfreight and Scott's Refrigerated Logistics are the major companies operating in the Australia Road Freight Transport Market.

In the Australia Road Freight Transport Market, the Wholesale and Retail Trade segment accounts for the largest share by end user industry.

In 2024, the Wholesale and Retail Trade segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user industry in the Australia Road Freight Transport Market.

In 2023, the Australia Road Freight Transport Market size was estimated at 41.31 billion. The report covers the Australia Road Freight Transport Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Australia Road Freight Transport Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Australia Road Freight Transport Industry Report

Statistics for the 2023 Australia Road Freight Transport market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Australia Road Freight Transport analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

Australia Road Freight Transport Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030