Logistics and delivery sectors are expected to continue to grow in the coming years

The logistics sector in Brazil has an expansion trajectory for the coming years. Mordor Intelligence, The global freight and logistics market reached US$ 6.03 trillion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 7.54 trillion by 2029, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.57%.

On the national scene, the data reflect the positive trend.The Brazilian Association of Logistics Operators (ABOL) reported that the demand for transportation grew 3.6% in the last year, with total expenses exceeding the R$ 940 billion, an increase of almost 7% compared to the previous period. 

In a press conference, the country manager from Vanderlande Brasil, Adriano Santos, attributes the growth to the expansion of e-commerce, which demands more agile logistics services. This moment in the sector attracts investors interested in diversifying portfolios, especially those who seek to how to start investing in segments with solid prospects for return. 

Automation drives transformation in the industry

The study of Mordor Intelligence it projects that only the logistics automation market, valued at US$ 75.24 billion, should grow 9.9% per year until 2029, reaching US$ 120.63 billion. The expectation is that the expansion is driven by the expansion of e-commerce and the search for companies to reduce operational errors and increase the speed in operations.

A practical example of this transformation appears in the case of Massimo Consulting, which developed an automation tool for multinational in the retail sector.The project resulted in a reduction of 60% in order processing time already in the first stage of implementation, based on the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) integrated into the existing ERP system, eliminating manual corrections that impacted operational efficiency.

“Automation and AI are transforming logistics in a variety of ways: route optimization, warehouse automation, predictive inventory management and increased safety in” operations, said Adriano Santos.

Brazilian distributors bet on productivity

The research How Possible Happens, conducted by Infor with 3,600 companies from 15 countries, reveals that 81% of Brazilian distributors expect to increase productivity by 20% in the period of three to five years. 

In parallel, 78% plan to increase investments in technology in the same proportion during the period.The survey also identified that 79% of Brazilian distributors consider the use of advanced technologies as a key factor for future“ success.

The research also showed post-pandemic structural changes.The companies began to perform more refined management of the supply chain, opting for technological investments in the face of the shortage of skilled labor. 

Simultaneously, companies in the industry face operational challenges, such as route optimization and fuel cost control, issues that directly impact business profitability.In this scenario, solutions such as toll tag they emerge as strategic tools for efficient fleet management and reduction of operational expenses.

E-commerce drives demand for fast deliveries

The growth of e-commerce continues as the main driver of logistics expansion.Cobli data show that the Brazilian freight and logistics market, estimated at US$ 104.79 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$ 129.34 billion by 2029.

The growing demand for fast and customized deliveries has favored specialized carriers in small volumes. This modality is distinguished by using smaller vehicles (motorcycles, vans and utilities DO that guarantee greater flexibility and reduced operating costs in relation to the transport of large loads.

Among the challenges faced by carriers are: fierce competition, operational cost management and the need for investment in technology. 

The labor market shows promise

The survey “Map of Industrial Work 2025-2027”, from the National Observatory of Industry (ONI), reveals that logistics and transportation will be the sectors with the highest demand for professionals by 2027, with a projection of more than 8 million formal jobs.

Data from the National Employment Bank (BNE), released by ABOL, show a fast pace of hiring between January and October 2024.The segment registered 66.7 thousand opportunities, up 94.7% compared to the same period of the previous year.