Exporters weigh emerging and mature markets for logistics push

Summary

The global warehouse automation market, valued at roughly US$20-23 billion in 2023, is expected to grow to US$44-55 billion by 2030. While industry leaders include Daifuku,

SSI Schaefer, Dematic and Vanderlande, the sector remains highly fragmented. Three demand-side forces — cross-border e-commerce,

supply chain restructuring, and industrialisation in emerging regions — are creating opportunities for Chinese logistics equipment makers to expand abroad.

Commentary

With the global warehouse automation industry fragmented, Chinese companies are using cross-border e-commerce warehouses and capacity relocation as launchpads for overseas growth. For New Zealand SMEs,

cost-effective equipment could lower operating expenses, but they must weigh after-sales support and system compatibility to avoid vendor lock-in. As the market continues to evolve,

logistics costs across Asia-Pacific could undergo significant shifts.

Keywords: warehouse automation, smart logistics, overseas markets, emerging markets, mature markets, cross-border e-commerce, supply chain restructuring, logistics equipment

Summary in Chinese | 摘要

全球仓储自动化市场2023年规模约200-230亿美元，预计2030年达440-550亿美元，由大福、胜斐迩、德马泰克、范德兰德等头部厂商主导，但行业集中度不高。跨境电商、供应链重构及新兴区域工业化构成需求侧三重动力，为中国物流装备企业出海提供窗口期。

Commentary in Chinese | 评论

全球仓储自动化行业集中度低，中国企业借跨境电商仓和产能外迁出海。新西兰中小企业可引入高性价比设备降本，但须评估售后与系统兼容，避免被单一方案绑定。市场未定，亚太物流成本或被重塑。

关键词: 仓储自动化, 智能物流, 海外市场, 新兴市场, 成熟市场, 跨境电商, 供应链重构, 物流装备

Source: Zhihu