Market Forecast By Type (Non-Cold Chain, Cold Chain), By Components (Hardware, Services, Software), By Temperature Type (Ambient, Chilled/Refrigerated, Frozen, Cryogenic), By Logistics (Transportation, Packaging, Storage, Others), By Logistics Type (Overland Logistics, Sea Freight Logistics, Air Freight Logistics, Contract Logistics), By Application (Medicine, Bulk Drug Handlers, Vaccine, Chemical & Other Raw Material, Biological Material and Organs, Hazardous Cargo, Others), By End User (Biopharmaceutical Companies, Hospital & Clinics, Research Institutes, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC6182175 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 26 | No. of Tables: 6 |
Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Report thoroughly covers the market by service type, product type, logistics type and end-user. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Australia Healthcare Logistics Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Australia Healthcare Logistics Market is driven by large-scale investments and rising demand across research, consumer health, and exports. Between 2017–2024, the biotech sector already saw a raise in deals, and with life sciences organizations clustered in Victoria and New South Wales. Complementary medicines emerged as a strong driver, with more numbers of households using vitamins, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and herbal products, generating more in offline retail sales in 2024, where pharmacies led with high revenue share followed by e-commerce.
Exports of complementary medicines reached higher in 2023. Broader life sciences also fueled demand, generating medical product exports. Transport infrastructure supported this growth, with freight volumes climbing from 2020 to 2021. While public investment commitments also reached high in December 2024.
According to 6Wresearch, Australia Healthcare Logistics Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025-2031F. The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) investment through 2034, including the Clinical Trials Activity initiative, would expand international research collaboration, boosting demand for specialized clinical trial logistics. Complementary medicines are projected by CSIRO to reach high by 2030, driven by ageing demographics, preventive health, and chronic condition management, which will require tailored cold chain, e-commerce, and export logistics.
Infrastructure investment remains central, with rail construction and maintenance projected to grow from 2021–22 to 2026–27. This would increase the demand for regulatory-compliant distribution, digital tracking, warehousing, and last-mile healthcare delivery. Together, these forward investments and forecasts underline the need for logistics modernization to support Australia’s expanding life sciences and healthcare exports.
General Healthcare Logistics is expected to see the highest revenue potential in the Australia Healthcare Logistics market due to the increasing need for efficient transportation of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and hospital equipment across the country. Additionally, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and growing focus on final mile delivery services are accelerating its adoption among hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare providers nationwide.
Pharmaceutical is expected to see the greatest opportunity in the Australia Healthcare Logistics market due to increasing healthcare spending, expansion of the pharmaceutical sector, and the rising need for widespread distribution of medicines across urban and regional areas. Additionally, ongoing government initiatives to improve access to essential drugs and the continuous introduction of new medications are creating significant opportunities for logistics providers to expand their services in this segment.
Overland logistics is expected to provide stable revenue stream in the Australia Healthcare Logistics market due to its extensive connectivity between major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as regional areas, enabling efficient transportation of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and hospital equipment. Additionally, growing investments in road and rail infrastructure and the ability to serve remote and rural regions are driving its adoption among healthcare providers and logistics companies nationwide.
Pharmaceutical companies are expected to remain the cash cow in the Australia Healthcare Logistics market due to the increasing need for efficient distribution of medicines, medical supplies and raw materials across the country. Additionally, expanding pharmaceutical operations, a growing product portfolio, and the critical role of these companies in healthcare delivery are creating significant opportunities for healthcare logistics providers.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Report Description |
2.2. Key Highlights of the Report |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Overview |
3.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues (2021-2031F) |
3.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Industry Life Cycle |
3.3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Porter’s Five Forces Model |
4. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Trends |
6. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Overview, By Service Type |
6.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share and Revenues, By Service Type (2024 & 2031F) |
6.1.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Temperature-Controlled Logistics (2021–2031F) |
6.1.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By General Healthcare Logistics (2021–2031F) |
7. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Overview, By Product Type (2021-2031F) |
7.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share and Revenues, By Product Type (2024 & 2031F) |
7.1.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Pharmaceuticals (2021–2031F) |
7.1.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Medical Devices & Equipment (2021–2031F) |
7.1.3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Vaccines (2021–2031F) |
7.1.4. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Diagnostics & Laboratory Samples (2021–2031F) |
7.1.5. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Clinical Trial Materials (2021–2031F) |
8. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Overview, By Logistics Type (2021-2031F) |
8.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share and Revenues, By Logistics Type (2024 & 2031F) |
8.1.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Overland Logistics (2021–2031F) |
8.1.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Sea Freight (2021–2031F) |
8.1.3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Air Freight (2021–2031F) |
9. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Overview, By End-User (2021-2031F) |
9.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share and Revenues, By End-User (2024 & 2031F) |
9.1.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Pharmaceutical Companies (2021–2031F) |
9.1.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Hospitals and Clinics (2021–2031F) |
9.1.3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Pharmacies (2021–2031F) |
9.1.4. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Diagnostic and Laboratory Centers (2021–2031F) |
10. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Key Performance Indicators |
11. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment |
11.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type (2031F) |
11.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type (2031F) |
11.3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Logistics Type (2031F) |
11.4. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User (2031F) |
12. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Analysis of Vaccine Distribution Process |
13. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Competitive Landscape |
13.1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Ranking, By Top 3 Companies (2024) |
13.2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Technical and Operating Parameters |
14. Company Profiles |
14.1. Smartways Logistics Holdings Pty Ltd |
14.2. Yusen Logistics Australia Pty Ltd |
14.3. CEVA Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd |
14.4. Toll Holdings Pty Limited |
14.5. Linfox Australia Pty Ltd |
14.6. Sigma Healthcare Limited |
14.7. GEODIS Australia Pty Ltd |
14.8. Healthcare Logistics (HCL) |
14.9. Schenker Australia Pty Ltd |
14.10. DHL Group |
15. Key Strategic Recommendations |
16. Disclaimer |
List of Figures |
1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, 2021-2031F (USD Million) |
2. Australia’s MRFF 3rd 10-year Investment Plan Fundings for 4 Major Themes, 2024-25 to 2033F-34F, (in US$ Million) |
3. Australia’s MRFF 3rd 10-year Investment Plan Fundings for Clinical Trials Activity Under Patients Theme, (in US$ Million) |
4. Australia Demand for Vitamins and Supplements 2018 and 2030F, (in US$ Billion) |
5. Australia Share of Vitamin and Dietary Supplements (VDS) Retail Purchases by Mode, 2024 (in %) |
6. Australia TGA-licensed Manufacturing Facilities for Complementary Medicines, 2023 |
7. Australia Share of Vitamin and Dietary Supplements (VDS) Retail Purchases by Marketplace, 2024 (in %) |
8. Australia Complementary Medicine Products Export Revenues by Top Destinations, 2024, (in US$ Billion) |
9. Australia Reasons for Shortages in Manufacturing Medicines, 2023, (in %) |
10. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share, By Service Type, 2024 & 2031F |
11. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share, By Product Type, 2024 & 2031F |
12. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share, By Logistics Type, 2024 & 2031F |
13. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Share, By End User, 2024 & 2031F |
14. Australia Domestic Freight by Transport Mode – Total Bulk And Non–bulk, Goods Moved (billion tkm), 2023 and 2024 |
15. Australia Number of Deals in Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology industry by Type, 2023 and 2024 |
16. Australia Number of Biotechnology Companies 2017 and 2024 |
17. Australia’s Life Science Ecosystem, 2024, (in %) |
18. Australian Exports of Medical Products, 2021-2023, (in US$ billion) |
19. Australia Number of Companies in Biotech Industry, 2022 |
20. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type, 2031F ($ Million) |
21. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2031F ($ Million) |
22. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Logistics Type, 2031F ($ Million) |
23. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2031F ($ Million) |
24. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenue Ranking, By Top 3 Companies, 2024 |
25. Total Domestic Freight, By State/Territory, By Road, 2024, (in billion tonne-kilometres) |
26. Total Domestic Freight, By State/Territory, By Rail, 2024, (in billion tonne-kilometres) |
List of tables |
1. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Service Type, 2021-2031F, ($ Millions) |
2. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Product Type, 2021-2031F, ($ Millions) |
3. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By Logistics Type, 2021-2031F, ($ Millions) |
4. Australia Healthcare Logistics Market Revenues, By End User , 2021-2031F, ($ Millions) |
5. Australia’s Road Infrastructure Projects, 2024-2030F |
6. Comparative Vaccine Distribution Pathways in Australia |