Chemical Logistics Market: Multimodal Transport, Industrial Demand & Industry Expansion

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, The global chemical logistics market size was valued at USD 241.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 307.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.44% from 2025-2033

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Chemical Logistics Market

* AI algorithms analyze traffic patterns, weather conditions, and delivery constraints to optimize transportation routes dynamically with Real-Time Route Optimization and Fleet Management.

• For predictive maintenance and equipment monitoring, machine learning models analyze data from truck, railcar, and storage facility sensors to predict equipment failures.

• Smart warehouses pick, sort, and store items using robots automating inventory with warehouse management. They also guide vehicles in an automated way and predictively analyze data to improve inventory management. This decreases human mistakes in the handling of hazardous materials.

• Forecast Demand and Plan Supply Chain: AI senses demand which adjusts production and distribution plans based on market signals and customer buying patterns.

• Safety compliance and risk management improved. Computer vision and IoT sensors monitor chemical handling. Safety or environmental violations are identified in real time.

Chemical Logistics Industry Overview:

Asia Pacific is the largest regional market for chemical logistics services with over 35% of global share. Rapid industrialization and chemicals output from fast growing developing economies such as China, India and those in Southeast Asia are major growth drivers. The USD 220 billion Indian chemical industry employs 2 million people. This is another market which Saudi Aramco is targeting with several downstream megaprojects which include the 9 million tonnes per year crude oil to chemicals (COTC) complex at Yanbu and the Amiral 1.5 million tonnes per year chemical joint venture at Jubail. There were around 9 million e-commerce sites in 2019.

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Chemical Logistics Market Trends & Drivers:

• Regulatory requirements and safety goals are an important driver in changes to the transport of chemicals. Both the Environmental Protection Agency, for the US, and the European Chemicals Agency, for the EU, have regulations that govern the handling of dangerous goods including their transport and storage. Nonetheless, businesses are likely to invest in expensive production machinery and worker training, especially with the EU requiring firms to assess the impact of their entire operation under the corporate sustainability due diligence directive, the California Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation requiring businesses to submit electrification plans starting in July 2024, and with increased OSHA and Clean Air Act audits of warehouses.
• IoT sensors, RFID-based tracking and location services, AI-based optimization and discrete visible automation help increase visibility in the chemical logistics industry and enable real-time tracking and optimization of processes along the entire supply chain. At the end of 2023, there are more than 16.6 billion IoT connections globally, a 15% increase from 2022. In November 2023, Allcargo Supply Chain built a 550000sqft material warehouse in Navi Mumbai for chemical warehousing & cold storage. In its first year of registration, Trinity's EcoVadis sustainability rating rose from bronze to silver.
• The need for networks that could support the international cross-border chemical trade was raised by the globalization and multilateral trade. USD 208 billion of US chemical exports (15% of the world chemical output) alone are traded internationally. Specialty chemicals are used in the pharmaceuticals, agriculture, electronic and automotive industries. Efficient handling of chemicals is as important on land as it is at sea. The one needs a skilled workforce. Cargo theft in North America rose 27% to 3625 in 2024. Safety can be improved by stricter vetting of carriers that transport goods, and real-time tracking of shipments. Transport Corporation of India's chemical logistics business was sold in slump sale in December 2024. DP World reported a presence in retail and chemicals logistics at 800 touchpoints, equivalent to 10% of world trade, in September 2024.

Leading Companies Operating in the Global Chemical Logistics Industry:

• Agility Public Warehousing Co.

• BDP International Inc.

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

• DB Schenker

• DHL Group

• DSV Panalpina AS

• FedEx Corp.

• Montreal Chemical Logistics

• Schneider National Inc.

• Univar Inc.

Chemical Logistics Market Report Segmentation:

By Type:

• Rail

• Road

• Pipeline

• Sea

• Others

Rail is the largest mode, occupying a 40% market share. Its advantages include the lowest cost of bulk transport, safety for hazardous material carriage and sustainability.

By Service:

• Transportation

• Warehousing

• Others

Warehousing constitutes the largest share of the market by value, accounting for 44%, due to a growing demand for temperature-controlled, fire-suppression, safety-monitored warehousing for specialized goods.

Regional Insights:

• North America (United States, Canada)

• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)

• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)

• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)

• Middle East and Africa

The Asia Pacific region leads as the largest geographical segment, accounting for 35% of the chemical logistics market mainly due to the region's industrialization, chemical production, and cross-border trade.

Recent News and Developments in Chemical Logistics Market

• In December 2024, Transport Corporation of India entered into a slump sale agreement for the sale of the entire chemical logistics business of its completely owned subsidiary TCI Chemical along with all operating assets and related liabilities to the buyer.

• In October 2025, Jayud Global Logistics signed a number of international freight logistics contracts with several leading multi-national corporations which further strengthened its competitive advantage in providing logistics services in the advanced manufacturing industry in Shanxi Province and the chemical industry in Chongqing.

• September 2024: Our logistics business continues to grow as we expand in Asia and across logistics verticals of retail and chemicals which support demand. We have over 800 locations and move 10% of global trade. We are building leadership in end-to-end automotive, perishables, healthcare and technology logistics solutions.

• July 2024: LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR. Royal Den Hartogh Logistics from the Netherlands won the GOLD award in the Logistic Service Provider of 2024 at the 2024 4-Star award for logistic service providers by Dow, a chemical supplier and manufacturer.

• Allcargo Supply Chain announced the opening of its new 550,000 sq ft Grade A chemical warehouse in Navi Mumbai, India, in November 2023. The chemical warehouse has world-class infrastructure and warehouse systems, cold storage systems and has a high level of safety, speed and efficiency, according to the company.

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