Canada Freight Logistics Market Soars with Strategic Supply-Chain Transformation

Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the Canada Freight Logistics Market, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections.

The Canada freight and logistics market is projected to be valued at USD 111.7 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 139.2 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.50% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. This industry acts as the backbone of national and continental trade, combining freight transport (road, rail, air, sea), courier-express-parcel services, customs brokerage, and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions.

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Key Trends

1. Nearshoring and Supply-Chain Rebalancing

Canadian manufacturers and multinational firms are increasingly relocating production closer to home, driven by the need for supply-chain resilience and risk management. This shift fuels demand for logistics services, especially in cross-border trucking, warehousing, and distribution networks tailored to reflect North American sourcing strategies. The emphasis is on shortening delivery cycles and reducing over-reliance on distant supply lines.

2. Elevated Cross-Border Freight Activity

Cross-border shipments, especially between Canada and the U.S., have surged to record-high levels. These movements, covering inbound and outbound loads, highlight the pivotal role of Canada as a gateway in North America's integrated logistics ecosystem. Service providers are scaling up operations with new terminals and transit hubs to accommodate this uptick while navigating volatile freight rates.

3. Dominance of Road-Based Solutions

Trucking remains the backbone of Canadian freight operations. With e-commerce growth and retail logistics escalating, the demand for diverse road freight solutions-including less-than-truckload (LTL), full-truckload, and last-mile delivery-continues to rise. Temperature-sensitive cargo, such as food and medical supplies, is triggering further innovation in refrigerated transport services.

4. Rise of Digital Logistics and Real-Time Tracking

As logistics complexity grows, firms are investing heavily in real-time tracking, automation, and analytics. Technologies such as IoT, RFID, and mobile telematics are transforming visibility and efficiency across multimodal supply chains. Healthcare and perishables benefit particularly from real-time monitoring solutions designed to safeguard sensitive goods and optimize inventory movement.

5. Consolidation and 3PL Expansion

The third-party logistics (3PL) sector is consolidating, with major carriers acquiring regional firms to broaden service offerings. Leading Canadian players have pursued strategic acquisitions, expanding into specialized transportation, forwarding, and warehousing. This trend underscores the move toward integrated, end-to-end logistics platforms featuring enhanced cross-border capabilities.

Market Segmentation

The Canadian freight logistics market breaks down into the following key sectors:

By Logistics Function

Freight Transport (road, rail, air, and sea) - the stalwart core of the market.

Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) - the fastest-growing sector driven by e-commerce.

Project Logistics - supporting large-scale infrastructure and industrial initiatives.

Customs Brokerage & 3PL - enabling seamless international trade and supply-chain management.

By Mode of Transport

Road - dominant for domestic and cross-border shipments.

Rail - strengthened by continental rail mergers and freight network expansion.

Air & Sea - essential for offshore trade lanes and international logistics.

By End User Industry

Retail & E-commerce - fueling CEP growth and last-mile investment.

Manufacturing & Industry - reshoring projects demand project logistics and freight capacity.

Healthcare & Perishables - driving growth in cold-chain logistics.

Other Sectors - including automotive, energy, and agriculture, contributing to freight diversity.

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Key Players

Canada's logistics landscape is spearheaded by a mix of domestic champions, global carriers, and tech-forward innovators:

TFI International - Canada's leading trucking and LTL carrier, expanding through strategic acquisitions across North America.

Canada Post and Purolator - national postal and parcel networks deeply integrated into e-commerce logistics.

Global logistics providers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) - enhancing services with healthcare and express logistics capabilities.

Freight forwarders & freight marketplaces (C.H. Robinson, Day & Ross, Mullen Group, Freightera) - connecting shippers with carriers via technology-driven platforms.

Customs specialists (Livingston, Milgram) - delivering compliance, trade consulting, and border brokerage services.

Rail and terminal operators (Cando, CentrePort inland hub) - driving multimodal connectivity and industrial logistics real estate.

Conclusion

Canada's freight logistics market is charting a transformative growth trajectory, reinforced by structural trends: supply-chain reorientation, technology adoption, end-to-end integration, and cross-border trade alignment. As Canadian and international firms invest in reshoring and e-commerce, and regulatory cycles remain unpredictable, logistics providers must remain agile and digitally enabled.

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