Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.02 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 4.18 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 7.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market Analysis
The Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 3.02 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.18 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Slovakia benefits from its location in the center of Europe which makes it an ideal regional hub for a transportation and logistics network. High industrial growth, based mainly on the automotive industry, combined with a qualified and cheap labor force have driven the expansion of the logistics industry in the country.
- Bratislava is the country's biggest logistics hub and is home to the main international airport. The majority of the exports from Slovakia are destined for the Eurozone, and thus, the country has well-integrated road and rail networks to ensure safe and efficient passage of the cargo.
- Slovak road freight transport is dynamic. Despite being a small country with a small economic size, the country's road sector ranks 12th in Europe with respect to total activity and 6th for international activity as the country benefits from its favorable geographical location. The Slovak government is also putting efforts to expand rail infrastructure in the country, including the construction of a new intermodal terminal and a global logistics and industrial park in the eastern city of Kosice.
- Automotive logistics is thriving in the country and the vehicles are distributed by multimodal transport, with around 50% currently being transported by rail. Slovakia is also attracting logistics investments by retailers.
- The total stock of the A-class industrial and logistics area represents 3,540,000 sqm. The overall vacancy rate in Slovakia increased to 3.52% at the end of 2022.
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market Trends
Warehousing Growth in Slovakia
Logistics operators and automotive producers remain the main drivers of demand for warehousing spaces in Slovakia. The country is witnessing increased demand from current players who are looking for expansion and new companies looking for new premises.
Owing to the increasing demand for logistics facilities in the country, Slovakia is also going to open a major warehouse park "Mountpark" which will be designed to serve as a major logistics centre and warehouse accommodation that will benefit from the skilled and educated labour force. It will be located close to major manufacturing facilities, Bratislava International Airport, and the city centre, and will establish easy connections to the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria.
There are 2,262 Warehousing & Storage in Slovakia businesses as of 2023, an increase of 10.5% from 2022.
Increasing Demand for Logistics Services from Automotive Industry
Slovakia's automotive industry is very integral to its logistics industry. Companies like Volkswagen and Audi have plants in Bratislava, PSA Peugeot Citroen has plants in Trnava, Kia Motors is based in Zilina. Volkswagen, PSA, Kia, and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) together with their tier one and tier two suppliers generate nearly 44% of the country's total industrial production and 40% of its exports, worth USD 29.1 billion per year.
The automotive industry accounted for 47.7 per cent of the sales of the entire Slovak industry and almost 43 per cent of the country's total exports. There are more than 350 automotive suppliers in Slovakia accounting for the vast majority (89%) of direct jobs across the industry.
Slovakia Motor Vehicle Production was reported at 1,000,000.000 Unit in Dec 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,030,000.000 Unit for Dec 2021. Slovakia Motor Vehicle Production data is updated yearly, averaging 573,423.500 Unit from Dec 1997 to 2022, with 26 observations.
In Slovakia's finished vehicle logistics industry, one of the most important trends is a shift from trucks to rail which is intended to reduce emissions. Logistics providers are taking advantage of government investment in infrastructure and using rail to cut emissions. Nearly half of the wagons from Slovakia are transported by rail either to final destinations or ports. Since Slovakia is a land-locked country, manufactured vehicles are transported by trains and trucks.
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Industry Overview
The Slovakia freight and logistics market is highly competitive with the presence of many local and international players. Companies operating in Slovakia face moderate risk in relation to transporting their goods to and from the country. The use of advanced technologies in logistics is providing opportunities to players for streamlining their business logistics processes and increase their logistics capability. The growth in e-commerce is also providing opportunities for major international freight services and industrial players.
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market Leaders
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Kuehne Nagel Slovakia
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Agility Slovakia
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Dachser Slovakia
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CEVA Logistics
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GEFCO Slovakia
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Market News
- June 2023: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics takes over PKZ Group, its long-standing air- and sea freight partner in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and at the same time establishes its own Slovakian national company. At the same time, Hellmann takes over the services previously performed by the PKZ Group in the areas of air- and sea freight, rail transport and contract logistics, thus creating the conditions for continuously expanding its cross-product market share via its own national company.
- June 2022: A. hartrodt expands its European network with its own company in Slovakia. The range of services offered by A. hartrodt Slovakia includes all products for transport and warehouse logistics.
Slovakia Freight & Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS & INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Digitalization and Supply Chain Integration
4.2.2 Continued investments in transportation infrastructure
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 High cost of operation and competitive pricing
4.4 Market Oppurtunites
4.4.1 Increasing demand for real-time visibility and transparency in the supply chain
4.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.6 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.7 Insights on Technological Trends in the Market
4.8 Insights on Ecommerce Industry
4.9 Government Regulations and Initiatives
4.10 Brief on Freight Rates
4.11 Impact of COVID 19 on the market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Function
5.1.1 Freight Transport
5.1.1.1 Road
5.1.1.2 Inland Water
5.1.1.3 Air
5.1.1.4 Rail
5.1.2 Freight Forwarding
5.1.3 Warehousing
5.1.4 Value Added Services and Other Functions
5.2 By End User
5.2.1 Manufacturing and Automotive
5.2.2 Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
5.2.3 Agriculture,Fishing and Forestry
5.2.4 Construction
5.2.5 Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments- FMCG Included)
5.2.6 Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
5.2.7 Other End Users
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Overview (Market Concentration, Major Players)
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 Kuehne Nagel Slovakia
6.2.2 Agility
6.2.3 DachSer
6.2.4 CEVA
6.2.5 FedEX
6.2.6 DPDHL
6.2.7 Budamar Logistics
6.2.8 GEFCO Slovakia
6.2.9 STD Donivo
6.2.10 Sped Trans Levice
6.2.11 HAVI Logistics
6.2.12 METRANS
6.2.13 Express Group
6.2.14 Toptrans
6.2.15 DuvenBeck Slovensko
6.2.16 Dalitrans
6.2.17 Glovis Slovakia
6.2.18 QuehenBerger Logistics*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. Market Opportunities and Future Trends
8. Appendix
8.1 GDP Distribution, by Activity
8.2 Insights on Capital Flows
8.3 Economic Statistics -Transport and Storage Sector, Contribution to Economy
8.4 External Trade Statistics - Export and Import, by Product
8.5 Insights on Key Export Destinations
8.6 Insights on Key Import Origin Countries
Slovakia Freight And Logistics Industry Segmentation
Freight logistics is the overseeing and management of a cost-effective operation and the delivery of goods. It combines logistics experience, human resources, and knowledge to ensure the smooth journey of goods between carriers and shippers.
A complete background analysis of the Slovakia freight and logistics market, which includes an assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics, and logistics spending by the end-user industries and the impact of COVID - 19 on the market are covered in the report.
The Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market segmented by Function (Freight Transport, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, and Value-added Services and Other Services) and End User (Manufacturing and Automotive, Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying, Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Distributive Trade, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, and Other End Users). The report offers market size and forecast for the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.
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| Value Added Services and Other Functions |
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| Manufacturing and Automotive | |
| Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying | |
| Agriculture,Fishing and Forestry | |
| Construction | |
| Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments- FMCG Included) | |
| Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals | |
| Other End Users |
Slovakia Freight & Logistics Market Research FAQs
How big is the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market?
The Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 3.02 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7% to reach USD 4.18 billion by 2029.
What is the current Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market size?
In 2024, the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 3.02 billion.
Who are the key players in Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market?
Kuehne Nagel Slovakia, Agility Slovakia, Dachser Slovakia, CEVA Logistics and GEFCO Slovakia are the major companies operating in the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market.
What years does this Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 2.81 billion. The report covers the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Slovakia Freight and Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Slovakia Freight and Logistics Industry Report
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