State of the Logistics Union 2025

By Dan GilmoreSC DigestJune 13, 20251 min read

U.S. logistics costs fell to 8.7% of GDP, with total business logistics costs reaching $2.58 trillion in 2024. A detailed breakdown of spending across transportation modes and growth trends across trucking, air freight, parcel, and rail.

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