The global Cold Chain Logistics market size was US$ 434900 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1126740 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 14.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Cold Chain Logistics is a temperature-controlled and transportation supply chain. Cold chain logistics is vital for the safe and sanitary delivery of temperature sensitive items. Cold Chain is a network of refrigerators, cold stores, freezers and cold boxes organized and maintained so that products are kept at the right temperature to remain flesh in transportation, storage and distribution from factory to the point of use.
Global 5 largest manufacturers of Cold Chain Logistics are OOCL Logistics, Americold Logistics, Lineage Logistics Holding LLC, Burris Logistics and Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc., which make up over 3%. Among them, OOCL Logistics is the leader with about 1% market share. United States is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by Europe and China, with the share about 24% and 16%. In terms of product type, Roadways occupies the largest share of the total market, over 66%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Food and Beverages, followed by Healthcare.
Growth in the food and beverage industry: The food and beverage industry is expanding rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in preserving the quality and safety of food products throughout the supply chain, enabling companies to reach new markets and meet customer demands.
Expansion of pharmaceutical and healthcare industries: The pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors are witnessing substantial growth due to an aging population, increasing chronic diseases, and advancements in medical treatments. Cold chain logistics play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and efficacy of temperature-sensitive medications, vaccines, and biopharmaceuticals during transportation and storage.
Technological advancements: The advancement of technology has revolutionized the cold chain logistics industry. Innovations such as temperature monitoring systems, RFID tracking, GPS-enabled fleet management, and real-time data analytics have improved visibility, efficiency, and security in the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products.
The global Cold Chain Logistics market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on revenue and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.
Market Segmentation
By Company:
OOCL Logistics
Americold Logistics
Lineage Logistics Holding LLC
Burris Logistics
Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc.
DHL
United States Cold Storage
VersaCold Logistics Services
SSI SCHAEFER
AIT
NewCold
X2 Group
YOKOREI
Marconi Group
Kloosterboer
Congebec Logistics
Maruha-Nichiro Logistics
Frialsa Frigorificos
JWD Group
ColdEX
Azenta Life Sciences
Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd
Best Cold Chain Co.
CWT Limited
By Type: (Dominant Segment vs High-Margin Innovation)
Warehousing
Transportation
Packaging
Other
By Application: (Core Demand Driver vs Emerging Opportunity)
Food and Beverages
Healthcare
Others
By Region
Macro-Regional Analysis: Market Size & Growth Forecasts
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Micro-Local Market Deep Dive: Strategic Insights
- Competitive Landscape: Player dominance vs. disruptors (e.g., OOCL Logistics in Europe)
- Emerging Product Trends: Warehousing adoption vs. Transportation premiumization
- Demand-Side Dynamics: Food and Beverages growth in China vs. Healthcare potential in North America
- Localized Consumer Needs: Regulatory hurdles in EU vs. price sensitivity in India
Focus Markets:
North America
Europe
China
Southeast Asia
India
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Cold Chain Logistics market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., Transportation in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Healthcare in India).
Chapter 6: Regional revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Cold Chain Logistics value chain, addressing:
- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets
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1 Report Overview
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Market by Type
1.2.1 Global Market Size Growth by Type: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.2.2 Warehousing
1.2.3 Transportation
1.2.4 Packaging
1.2.5 Other
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global Market Share by Application: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.3.2 Food and Beverages
1.3.3 Healthcare
1.3.4 Others
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Global Growth Trends
2.1 Global Cold Chain Logistics Market Perspective (2020-2031)
2.2 Global Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.3 Global Cold Chain Logistics Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.4 Global Cold Chain Logistics Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
2.5 Major Region and Emerging Market Analysis
2.5.1 North America Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.5.2 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.5.3 China Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.5.4 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.5.5 India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
3 Breakdown Data by Type
3.1 Global Cold Chain Logistics Historic Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Cold Chain Logistics Forecasted Market Size by Type (2026-2031)
3.3 Different Types Cold Chain Logistics Representative Players
4 Breakdown Data by Application
4.1 Global Cold Chain Logistics Historic Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Cold Chain Logistics Forecasted Market Size by Application (2026-2031)
4.3 New Sources of Growth in Cold Chain Logistics Application
5 Competition Landscape by Players
5.1 Global Top Players by Revenue
5.1.1 Global Top Cold Chain Logistics Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Global Cold Chain Logistics Revenue Market Share by Players (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
5.3 Players Covered: Ranking by Cold Chain Logistics Revenue
5.4 Global Cold Chain Logistics Market Concentration Analysis
5.4.1 Global Cold Chain Logistics Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
5.4.2 Global Top 10 and Top 5 Companies by Cold Chain Logistics Revenue in 2024
5.5 Global Key Players of Cold Chain Logistics Head office and Area Served
5.6 Global Key Players of Cold Chain Logistics, Product and Application
5.7 Global Key Players of Cold Chain Logistics, Date of Enter into This Industry
5.8 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
6 Region Analysis
6.1 North America Market: Players, Segments and Downstream
6.1.1 North America Cold Chain Logistics Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.2 North America Market Size by Type
6.1.2.1 North America Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.2.2 North America Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.3 North America Market Size by Application
6.1.3.1 North America Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.3.2 North America Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.4 North America Market Trend and Opportunities
6.2 Europe Market: Players, Segments and Downstream
6.2.1 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Europe Market Size by Type
6.2.2.1 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.2.2 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.3 Europe Market Size by Application
6.2.3.1 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.3.2 Europe Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Europe Market Trend and Opportunities
6.3 China Market: Players, Segments and Downstream
6.3.1 China Cold Chain Logistics Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.2 China Market Size by Type
6.3.2.1 China Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.2.2 China Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.3 China Market Size by Application
6.3.3.1 China Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.3.2 China Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.4 China Market Trend and Opportunities
6.4 Southeast Asia Market: Players, Segments and Downstream
6.4.1 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.2 Southeast Asia Market Size by Type
6.4.2.1 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.4.2.2 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4.3 Southeast Asia Market Size by Application
6.4.3.1 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.4.3.2 Southeast Asia Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Southeast Asia Market Trend and Opportunities
6.5 India Market: Players, Segments and Downstream
6.5.1 India Cold Chain Logistics Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.5.2 India Market Size by Type
6.5.2.1 India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.5.2.2 India Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.5.3 India Market Size by Application
6.5.3.1 India Cold Chain Logistics Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.5.3.2 India Cold Chain Logistics Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
6.5.4 India Market Trend and Opportunities
7 Key Players Profiles
7.1 OOCL Logistics
7.1.1 OOCL Logistics Company Details
7.1.2 OOCL Logistics Business Overview
7.1.3 OOCL Logistics Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.1.4 OOCL Logistics Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.1.5 OOCL Logistics Recent Development
7.2 Americold Logistics
7.2.1 Americold Logistics Company Details
7.2.2 Americold Logistics Business Overview
7.2.3 Americold Logistics Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.2.4 Americold Logistics Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.2.5 Americold Logistics Recent Development
7.3 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC
7.3.1 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC Company Details
7.3.2 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC Business Overview
7.3.3 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.3.4 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.3.5 Lineage Logistics Holding LLC Recent Development
7.4 Burris Logistics
7.4.1 Burris Logistics Company Details
7.4.2 Burris Logistics Business Overview
7.4.3 Burris Logistics Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.4.4 Burris Logistics Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.4.5 Burris Logistics Recent Development
7.5 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc.
7.5.1 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc. Company Details
7.5.2 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc. Business Overview
7.5.3 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc. Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.5.4 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc. Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.5.5 Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc. Recent Development
7.6 DHL
7.6.1 DHL Company Details
7.6.2 DHL Business Overview
7.6.3 DHL Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.6.4 DHL Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.6.5 DHL Recent Development
7.7 United States Cold Storage
7.7.1 United States Cold Storage Company Details
7.7.2 United States Cold Storage Business Overview
7.7.3 United States Cold Storage Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.7.4 United States Cold Storage Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.7.5 United States Cold Storage Recent Development
7.8 VersaCold Logistics Services
7.8.1 VersaCold Logistics Services Company Details
7.8.2 VersaCold Logistics Services Business Overview
7.8.3 VersaCold Logistics Services Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.8.4 VersaCold Logistics Services Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.8.5 VersaCold Logistics Services Recent Development
7.9 SSI SCHAEFER
7.9.1 SSI SCHAEFER Company Details
7.9.2 SSI SCHAEFER Business Overview
7.9.3 SSI SCHAEFER Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.9.4 SSI SCHAEFER Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.9.5 SSI SCHAEFER Recent Development
7.10 AIT
7.10.1 AIT Company Details
7.10.2 AIT Business Overview
7.10.3 AIT Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.10.4 AIT Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.10.5 AIT Recent Development
7.11 NewCold
7.11.1 NewCold Company Details
7.11.2 NewCold Business Overview
7.11.3 NewCold Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.11.4 NewCold Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.11.5 NewCold Recent Development
7.12 X2 Group
7.12.1 X2 Group Company Details
7.12.2 X2 Group Business Overview
7.12.3 X2 Group Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.12.4 X2 Group Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.12.5 X2 Group Recent Development
7.13 YOKOREI
7.13.1 YOKOREI Company Details
7.13.2 YOKOREI Business Overview
7.13.3 YOKOREI Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.13.4 YOKOREI Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.13.5 YOKOREI Recent Development
7.14 Marconi Group
7.14.1 Marconi Group Company Details
7.14.2 Marconi Group Business Overview
7.14.3 Marconi Group Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.14.4 Marconi Group Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.14.5 Marconi Group Recent Development
7.15 Kloosterboer
7.15.1 Kloosterboer Company Details
7.15.2 Kloosterboer Business Overview
7.15.3 Kloosterboer Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.15.4 Kloosterboer Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.15.5 Kloosterboer Recent Development
7.16 Congebec Logistics
7.16.1 Congebec Logistics Company Details
7.16.2 Congebec Logistics Business Overview
7.16.3 Congebec Logistics Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.16.4 Congebec Logistics Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.16.5 Congebec Logistics Recent Development
7.17 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics
7.17.1 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics Company Details
7.17.2 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics Business Overview
7.17.3 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.17.4 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.17.5 Maruha-Nichiro Logistics Recent Development
7.18 Frialsa Frigorificos
7.18.1 Frialsa Frigorificos Company Details
7.18.2 Frialsa Frigorificos Business Overview
7.18.3 Frialsa Frigorificos Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.18.4 Frialsa Frigorificos Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.18.5 Frialsa Frigorificos Recent Development
7.19 JWD Group
7.19.1 JWD Group Company Details
7.19.2 JWD Group Business Overview
7.19.3 JWD Group Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.19.4 JWD Group Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.19.5 JWD Group Recent Development
7.20 ColdEX
7.20.1 ColdEX Company Details
7.20.2 ColdEX Business Overview
7.20.3 ColdEX Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.20.4 ColdEX Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.20.5 ColdEX Recent Development
7.21 Azenta Life Sciences
7.21.1 Azenta Life Sciences Company Details
7.21.2 Azenta Life Sciences Business Overview
7.21.3 Azenta Life Sciences Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.21.4 Azenta Life Sciences Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.21.5 Azenta Life Sciences Recent Development
7.22 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd
7.22.1 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd Company Details
7.22.2 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd Business Overview
7.22.3 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.22.4 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.22.5 Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd Recent Development
7.23 Best Cold Chain Co.
7.23.1 Best Cold Chain Co. Company Details
7.23.2 Best Cold Chain Co. Business Overview
7.23.3 Best Cold Chain Co. Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.23.4 Best Cold Chain Co. Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.23.5 Best Cold Chain Co. Recent Development
7.24 CWT Limited
7.24.1 CWT Limited Company Details
7.24.2 CWT Limited Business Overview
7.24.3 CWT Limited Cold Chain Logistics Introduction
7.24.4 CWT Limited Revenue in Cold Chain Logistics Business (2020-2025)
7.24.5 CWT Limited Recent Development
8 Cold Chain Logistics Market Dynamics
8.1 Cold Chain Logistics Industry Trends
8.2 Cold Chain Logistics Market Drivers
8.3 Cold Chain Logistics Market Challenges
8.4 Cold Chain Logistics Market Restraints
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.1.2 Data Source
10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer
OOCL Logistics
Americold Logistics
Lineage Logistics Holding LLC
Burris Logistics
Nichirei Logistics Group, Inc.
DHL
United States Cold Storage
VersaCold Logistics Services
SSI SCHAEFER
AIT
NewCold
X2 Group
YOKOREI
Marconi Group
Kloosterboer
Congebec Logistics
Maruha-Nichiro Logistics
Frialsa Frigorificos
JWD Group
ColdEX
Azenta Life Sciences
Crystal Logistic Cool Chain Ltd
Best Cold Chain Co.
CWT Limited
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