he Chinese freight forwarding market is a massive, highly competitive industry valued at over $1.3 trillion. Driven by cross-border e-commerce, manufacturing and major trade routes, the sector is experiencing rapid digital transformation, with digital freight forwarding alone projected to reach $6.3 billion. Understanding the market requires looking at its key segments, dominant forwarders, and current trends

Airfreight is the fastest-growing segment of forwarders’ business in China, fuelled by the explosive demand for rapid e-commerce shipping to locations such as Latin America and global markets.

The market is characterised by a mix of massive global conglomerates and thousands of specialised local Chinese forwarders. Companies like DHL Group, Kuehne + Nagel, DB Schenker, and Expeditors International control a large share of complex, large-volume international logistics.

Read More