Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 6.34 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 8.82 Billion |
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Largest Share by End User Industry | Wholesale and Retail Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 5.64 % |
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Fastest Growing by End User Industry | Wholesale and Retail Trade |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market Analysis
The Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market size is estimated at 6.34 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 8.82 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.64% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
6.34 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
8.82 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
4.94 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
5.64 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Distance
72.12 %
value share, Long Haul, 2023
In 2022, Saudi Arabia witnessed solid activity in the infrastructure sector, with 56 roads covering a total distance of 1,610 km, facilitating the growth of the long-haul segment.
Largest Market by Goods Configuration
62.45 %
value share, Solid Goods, 2023
The solid goods trucking segment remained high in demand during the review period, and it is expected to remain so during the forecast period.
Largest Market by End User Industry
31.64 %
value share, Wholesale and Retail Trade, 2023
Saudi Arabia is set to witness the establishment of a dedicated e-commerce logistics facility (with a daily throughput capacity of 15,000 boxes) by 2024 to meet the growing e-commerce volume in the country.
Fastest Growing Market by Truckload Specification
6.32 %
Projected CAGR, Less than-Truck-Load (LTL), 2024-2030
The adoption of technologies like GPS tracking for LTL freight is bringing revolutionary improvements in efficiency. The food and beverages and retail sectors played a significant role in driving the market in 2022.
First Leading Market Player
8.36 %
market share, Wared Logistics, 2022
Wared Logistics is a joint venture between Zahid Group Holding and Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) with over 30 years of logistics experience. The company has completed more than 17,000 projects successfully.
Saudi Arabia launched an initiative in 2022 to develop local transportation for around 9,000 industrial products
- In 2022, Saudi Arabia launched an initiative aimed at developing local transportation and supply chains for around 9,000 industrial products. This initiative is expected to enable the identification of manufacturing opportunities that attract local and foreign investment. Saudi Arabia launched new initiatives in 2021 to help provide fresh momentum for the drive to diversify, industrialize, and energize the private sector. It included the Shareek (partner) investment program, which aims to release USD 1.3 trillion of domestic private-sector investment into the economy by 2030.
- The Saudi Arabian retail sector is forecasted to grow to USD 159 billion (SAR 596 billion) by 2024. Retail accounted for 22.8% of Saudi’s non-oil GDP as of the third quarter of 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics. A lot of this growth is driven by e-commerce and luxury. Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce channel is primed for continued growth. By 2024, the number of Saudi Arabian internet users for e-commerce (selling and buying) is expected to reach 33.6 million, an increase of 42% from 2019.
- The agricultural production capacity of the greenhouses is expected to reach over 1 million tons annually and is expected to drive the demand for road freight services. The growth in the agriculture output is attributed to the Kingdom’s National Strategy for Agriculture 2030, which seeks to create a sustainable sector that achieves food and water security. Similarly, an increase in construction activities is expected to drive the construction end-user segment. Over 5,200 projects across Saudi Arabia, with a combined worth of USD 819 billion, are currently underway, representing 35% of all active GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) projects.
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Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market Trends
Saudi Arabia invested around USD 133 billion to boost the transport infrastructure of the economy
- The revenue from the KSA logistics industry is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% from 2023-2030, in line with the government's strategy to develop the sector. In 2021, around USD 15 billion was invested in infrastructural and transportation projects across Saudi Arabia. Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia includes goals to expand sea freight capacity, establish a multimodal railway line, and increase the transport and logistics sector's contribution to reach 10% of the GDP by 2030.
- In 2021, Saudi Arabia announced an ambitious plan to invest USD 147 billion in transport and logistics infrastructure over the next eight years to transform the country into a major global aviation hub. The government will provide around 35% of this investment, while the remaining funds will come from the private sector. The plan includes the launch of a new international airline, the expansion of airports, the development of a comprehensive train network, and the exploration of new technologies. These plans are part of a greater strategy to diversify the economy of the world's largest crude exporter. Saudi officials want to turn Riyadh's capital city into a global business to attract more foreign talent and 100 million tourists annually by 2030.
- The Saudi Arabian government has outlined plans to invest over SAR 500 billion (USD 133.15 billion) in infrastructure development, including ports, airports, and rail, by 2030. The investment will cover several projects, including the planned GCC railway, a USD 15.5 billion initiative to create a 2,172 km track network connecting all six GCC countries. The railway will play a crucial role in handling up to 29 million tons of the region's total of 61 million transported goods annually across all modes of transportation.
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Owing to supply concerns due to the Russia-Ukraine war, crude oil reached an all-time high of USD 147 per barrel in 2022
- In August 2022, oil prices soared by more than USD 3 per barrel after Saudi Arabia floated the idea of OPEC+ output cuts to support prices and the prospect of a drop in crude inventories from the United States. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine exacerbated supply concerns, oil reached an all-time high of USD 147 in 2022. Prices have been weighed down by fears of a global recession, rising inflation, and weak demand. Although the cost of Brent crude oil has been dropping significantly since the end of 2022, the market structure and price differentials in the physical oil market continue to point to supply tightness.
- Saudi Arabia has relied heavily on its vast oil reserves as a significant energy source and revenue source. However, the country has recognized the importance of diversifying its energy mix and incorporating renewable energy sources. Saudi Arabia is increasing domestic energy prices as part of its efforts to reduce consumption and meet emission reduction targets. In 2021, Saudi Arabia set an upper limit on domestic gasoline prices to mitigate the impact of rising living costs on citizens.
- In July 2022, Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, set a cap on local gasoline prices to help alleviate rising living costs and boost the economy. Fuel prices were capped at SAR 2.18 (USD 58.1) per liter for 91 octane grade and SAR 2.33 (USD 62.0) per liter for the 95-octane variety. However, the government has been working to maintain domestic fuel prices in line with international levels, part of reforms aimed at easing the burden of subsidies on state finances, improving energy efficiency, and cutting consumption. In addition, the country has set the ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- KSA unveiled USD 51 billion investment plan in March 2023 for economic diversification away from oil
- The e-commerce sector in KSA grew by 2% YoY in 2022, led by fashion and electronics subsegments
- Saudi Arabia rank 38 in the Logistic Performance Index due to advancements in its transportation and logistics infrastructure
- Saudi Arabia aims to lead global hydrogen exports, driven by its mission towards zero carbon emissions
- Shortage of truck drivers in 2022 and rising fuel prices impact the trucking operational costs in KSA
- Saudi Arabia aims to have 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh be battery-powered by 2030
- Increased investment in roads and excellent cross-border connectivity with other GCC countries are anticipated to improve road freight prices
- WPI and CPI rising due to increase in transportable goods and household costs, and decreasing unemployment
- Saudi Arabia to diversify the economy with growth of non-oil sectors and to become a neutral country by 2060
- KSA aims to invest USD 1.3 trillion into the economy by 2030 to boost the manufacturing sector
- Growing road infrastructure investments and the building of new roads are driving market growth
- Saudi Arabia intends to localize 85% of its food imports by 2030 to promote domestic entrepreneurship
- The expansion of the construction and mining industries is boosting the demand for commercial vehicles in Saudi Arabia
- The Saudi Government planned investment of USD 147 billion under Saudi Vision 2030 to transform transportation infrastructure in order to provide cost-effective freight solutions
- Saudi Vision's 2030 National Transport and Logistics Strategy driving growth across modes of transport
Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Industry Overview
The Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 11.91%. The major players in this market are Almajdouie, Kadi Group Holding, Munawla Cargo Co., Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group and Wared Logistics (sorted alphabetically).
Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market Leaders
Almajdouie
Kadi Group Holding
Munawla Cargo Co.
Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group
Wared Logistics
Other important companies include Al Rajhi Transport, AMC Sea Transport Est., Arabco Logistics, SMSA Express Transportation Company Ltd..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market News
- October 2023: Almajdouie Logistics has entered into a strategic partnership with IRU. IRU RoadMasters helps mobility and logistics operators develop, strengthen and manage key workers, especially commercial drivers, with state-of-the-art training and assessment solutions.
- April 2023: Almajdouie Logistics recently enhanced its fleet with 30 new Hyundai Xcient trucks, which are equipped with advanced technology to improve efficiency and sustainability. Almajdouie Motors Company, the authorized distributor of Hyundai Commercial Vehicles in the eastern and northern regions of Saudi Arabia, delivered the trucks in line with an existing contract.
- August 2022: Zajil Express announced the launch of ZajilApp V.2.0 to provide a clearer, easier, and more interactive user experience.
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Saudi Arabia Road Freight Transport Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
2.2. GDP Growth By Economic Activity
2.3. Economic Performance And Profile
2.3.1. Trends in E-Commerce Industry
2.3.2. Trends in Manufacturing Industry
2.4. Transport And Storage Sector GDP
2.5. Logistics Performance
2.6. Length Of Roads
2.7. Export Trends
2.8. Import Trends
2.9. Fuel Pricing Trends
2.10. Trucking Operational Costs
2.11. Trucking Fleet Size By Type
2.12. Major Truck Suppliers
2.13. Road Freight Tonnage Trends
2.14. Road Freight Pricing Trends
2.15. Modal Share
2.16. Inflation
2.17. Regulatory Framework
2.18. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. End User Industry
3.1.1. Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
3.1.2. Construction
3.1.3. Manufacturing
3.1.4. Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
3.1.5. Wholesale and Retail Trade
3.1.6. Others
3.2. Destination
3.2.1. Domestic
3.2.2. International
3.3. Truckload Specification
3.3.1. Full-Truck-Load (FTL)
3.3.2. Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)
3.4. Containerization
3.4.1. Containerized
3.4.2. Non-Containerized
3.5. Distance
3.5.1. Long Haul
3.5.2. Short Haul
3.6. Goods Configuration
3.6.1. Fluid Goods
3.6.2. Solid Goods
3.7. Temperature Control
3.7.1. Non-Temperature Controlled
3.7.2. Temperature Controlled
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. Al Rajhi Transport
4.4.2. Almajdouie
4.4.3. AMC Sea Transport Est.
4.4.4. Arabco Logistics
4.4.5. Kadi Group Holding
4.4.6. Munawla Cargo Co.
4.4.7. Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group
4.4.8. SMSA Express Transportation Company Ltd.
4.4.9. Wared Logistics
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Logistics Market Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (Market Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
6.7. Currency Exchange Rate
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 2:
- GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 3:
- GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2027
- Figure 4:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 5:
- GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 6:
- SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 7:
- VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 – 2022
- Figure 8:
- TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017-2022
- Figure 9:
- RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, SAUDI ARABIA, 2010 - 2023
- Figure 10:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 11:
- SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 12:
- VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 13:
- VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 14:
- FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 15:
- OPERATIONAL COSTS OF TRUCKING - BREAKDOWN BY OPERATING COST ELEMENT, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 16:
- TRUCKING FLEET SIZE BY TYPE, SHARE %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 17:
- MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR TRUCK SUPPLIER BRANDS, SHARE %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 18:
- FREIGHT HANDLED BY ROAD TRANSPORT, TONS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 19:
- PRICE TREND OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 20:
- MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, SHARE % BY TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 21:
- MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT SECTOR, SHARE % BY TONS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022
- Figure 22:
- WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 23:
- CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF EXTRACTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL CROSS BORDER ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL CROSS BORDER ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 59:
- CAGR OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- CAGR OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 62:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- CAGR OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 66:
- VALUE OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- CAGR OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 69:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- CAGR OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 72:
- VALUE OF SHORT HAUL SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- CAGR OF SHORT HAUL SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 75:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- CAGR OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 78:
- VALUE OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 79:
- CAGR OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 82:
- VALUE OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- CAGR OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 84:
- VALUE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 85:
- CAGR OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2023
- Figure 87:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2023
- Figure 88:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SAUDI ARABIA 2022
Saudi Arabia 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, International 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, Saudi Arabia launched an initiative aimed at developing local transportation and supply chains for around 9,000 industrial products. This initiative is expected to enable the identification of manufacturing opportunities that attract local and foreign investment. Saudi Arabia launched new initiatives in 2021 to help provide fresh momentum for the drive to diversify, industrialize, and energize the private sector. It included the Shareek (partner) investment program, which aims to release USD 1.3 trillion of domestic private-sector investment into the economy by 2030.
- The Saudi Arabian retail sector is forecasted to grow to USD 159 billion (SAR 596 billion) by 2024. Retail accounted for 22.8% of Saudi’s non-oil GDP as of the third quarter of 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics. A lot of this growth is driven by e-commerce and luxury. Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce channel is primed for continued growth. By 2024, the number of Saudi Arabian internet users for e-commerce (selling and buying) is expected to reach 33.6 million, an increase of 42% from 2019.
- The agricultural production capacity of the greenhouses is expected to reach over 1 million tons annually and is expected to drive the demand for road freight services. The growth in the agriculture output is attributed to the Kingdom’s National Strategy for Agriculture 2030, which seeks to create a sustainable sector that achieves food and water security. Similarly, an increase in construction activities is expected to drive the construction end-user segment. Over 5,200 projects across Saudi Arabia, with a combined worth of USD 819 billion, are currently underway, representing 35% of all active GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) projects.
| End User Industry | |
| Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry | |
| Construction | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | |
| Others |
| Destination | |
| Domestic | |
| International |
| 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 |
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- 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. |
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