United States Logistics Automation Market

Market Overview:

United States logistics automation market size reached USD 17.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 38.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% during 2025-2033. Rapid urbanization, the increasing reliance on online shopping channels, and the widespread adoption of automation technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Logistics automation is a streamlined approach to managing the movement and flow of goods, materials, and information within a supply chain or distribution network. It involves the use of technology and automated processes to optimize various aspects of logistics operations. It reduces human error and speeds up processes, leading to faster and more efficient logistics operations. It provides real-time visibility into the supply chain, allowing for better tracking and monitoring of goods in transit. It can expedite order processing and transportation, resulting in quicker delivery times to customers. It generates data and analytics that can be used for informed decision-making and continuous process improvement. It is widely used for tasks such as picking and packing, inventory tracking, and optimizing storage space in warehouses. It ensures timely and accurate order processing, reducing order lead times and errors. It helps maintain optimal inventory levels, reducing carrying costs and stockouts. Besides this, as it can predict potential disruptions and enable companies to adjust their delivery strategies proactively, the demand for logistics automation is increasing in the United States.

United States Logistics Automation Market Trends:

Rapid urbanization and the increasing reliance on online shopping channels are propelling the market growth in the United States. Apart from this, the widespread adoption of automation technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), is strengthening the growth of the market. The increasing utilization of autonomous robots in warehouses and distribution centers for tasks like picking, packing, and sorting is facilitating the market growth. Furthermore, the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) technology and the adoption of edge computing are enabling real-time data processing and communication at unprecedented speeds. This aids in enhancing the capabilities of logistics automation and influencing the market positively. Moreover, the growing sustainability concerns among the masses and businesses are supporting the growth of the market. Logistics automation can help reduce emissions and environmental impact by optimizing routes, reducing idle time, and improving energy efficiency in transportation and warehousing. Along with this, the evolving regulatory landscape in the country to accommodate automation in logistics is favoring the market growth. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working on regulations to integrate drones into the national airspace to create lucrative opportunities for automated drone deliveries. In line with this, continuous investments in cybersecurity solutions and practices to protect sensitive logistics data and operations are driving the market. Furthermore, logistics companies are investing in automation to differentiate themselves through faster delivery times, improve service quality, and cost-effective operations. Besides this, many companies in the country are increasingly considering reshoring or nearshoring their production and sourcing to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, which is facilitating the market growth.

United States Logistics Automation Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, function, enterprise size, and industry vertical.

Component Insights:

• Hardware 
  • Mobile Robots (AGV, AMR)
  • Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
  • Automated Sorting Systems
  • De-palletizing/Palletizing Systems
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC)
  • Order Picking
• Software 
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
• Services 
  • Value Added Services
  • Maintenance
     

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes hardware (mobile robots (AGV, AMR), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated sorting systems, de-palletizing/palletizing systems, conveyor systems, automatic identification and data collection (AIDC), and order picking), software (warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse execution systems), and services (value added services and maintenance).

Function Insights:

• Warehouse and Storage Management
• Transportation Management
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on function have also been provided in the report. This includes warehouse and storage management and transportation management.

Enterprise Size Insights:

• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
• Large Enterprises
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the enterprise size. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises.

Industry Vertical Insights:

• Manufacturing
• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
• Retail and E-Commerce
• 3PL
• Aerospace and Defense
• Oil, Gas and Energy
• Chemicals
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on industry vertical have also been provided in the report. This includes manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail and e-commerce, 3PL, aerospace and defense, oil, gas and energy, chemicals, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

United States Logistics Automation Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the United States logistics automation market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the United States logistics automation market?
• What is the breakup of the United States logistics automation market on the basis of component?
• What is the breakup of the United States logistics automation market on the basis of function?
• What is the breakup of the United States logistics automation market on the basis of enterprise size?
• What is the breakup of the United States logistics automation market on the basis of industry vertical?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the United States logistics automation market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the United States logistics automation?
• What is the structure of the United States logistics automation market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the United States logistics automation market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the United States logistics automation market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the United States logistics automation market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the United States logistics automation industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.