PLUNKETT’S TRANSPORTATION, SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY MARKET RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2026

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston, Texas-based market research firm, has completed its latest research on the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry.  (See: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/transportation-supply-chain-logistics-industry-market-research/).  This revised and updated data is part of our massive Plunkett Research Online subscription service, where we continuously monitor the world’s 40 most vital business sectors, including such industries as retailing, artificial intelligence, health care, sports/recreation and much, much more.  Our analysts and market research continually monitor the world’s leading industries and companies and post thorough updates yearly.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry

  1. Major Trends Affecting the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry
  2. Introduction to the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry
  3. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Evolve and Consolidate
  4. FedEx, UPS & DHL Compete in Global Shipping and Logistics/Amazon.com Fulfills Much of Its Own Shipping Needs
  5. Trucking Companies Focus on Driver Challenges, Regulatory Issues & Self-Driving Trucks
  6. Freight Railways Invest in Automation, Infrastructure and Safety
  7. China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways, Airports & Silk Road
  8. High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Advance in China and Europe
  9. U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Light Rail and All Aboard Florida
  10. Elon Musk’s Boring Company Expands its Innovative Tunneling Operations
  11. Ships Get Bigger and More Efficient
  12. Ports and Canals Expand to Accommodate Larger Vessels and Increased Shipment Volume
  13. Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur
  14. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
  15. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines
  16. Airports Expand
  17. New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security
  18. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
  19. India’s Transportation Infrastructure Needs Billions of Dollars in Construction
  20. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Raid Hailing) Industry
  21. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
  22. Bicycle Sharing Is Well Established in Major Cities
  23. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
  24. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
  25. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure & Mobility Services

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Statistics

  1. Transportation Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Revenues: 2020-2023
  3. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Expenses: 2020-2023
  4. Top 50 Countries Providing U.S. Imports of Goods: 2018-2025
  5. Top 50 Countries Receiving U.S. Exports of Goods: 2018-2025
  6. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2025 System Scheduled Enplanements
  7. Quarterly U.S. Scheduled Service Passenger Airlines Financial Reports: 3rd Quarter 2024-3rd Quarter 2025
  8. Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2010-2045
  9. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 2000 – 2025
  10. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2024-2026