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Cargo Handling in France Industry Data and Analysis
Cargo handlers play a crucial role in facilitating the smooth transfer of goods across various modes of transport. The industry’s role in logistics networks has grown as supply chains have become increasingly complex and globalised, with cargo handlers required to manage the efficient transition of goods between different modes of transport to avoid congestion at ports and terminals. Revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2025, reaching €2.2 billion. Pandemic-related restrictions on economic activity and the movement of people and goods across borders spurred a slump in freight volumes in 2020. Underpinned by rising e-commerce activity and a strong initial economic recovery, freight volumes recorded strong renewed growth in the following year, adding to the workload of cargo handlers. Despite a drop-off in freight volumes, revenue continued to grow in 2022, reflecting a shift in freight volumes towards high-value, time-sensitive cargo. Geopolitical tensions accelerated the decline in freight volumes in the following year, which, in addition to subdued business and consumer spending, spurred a drop in the volume of goods handled at ports and terminal facilities. A normalisation in global freight markets spurred renewed growth in volumes in 2024, fuelling demand for cargo services. However, revenue has suffered as cargo volumes have shifted back to low-value bulk transport. Revenue is set to slide by 0.1% in 2025.Revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 1% over the five years through 2030, reaching €2.3 billion. Freight volumes are set to rise in the coming years as global supply chains continue to stabilise. As part of attempts to decarbonise the transport sector, the French government is pursuing a modal shift from road freight transport to rail or maritime. This is set to further cement the industry’s importance in supply chains, as cargo handlers are needed to facilitate the smooth transition of goods from these modes of transport to last-mile solutions.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Cargo Handling industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released November 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Cargo Handling industry in France operates under the industry code FR-H5224. Companies in this industry are involved in the loading and unloading of goods or passengers’ luggage for transport operators. This includes the loading and unloading of freight railway cars and the handling of air cargo and seaborne freight. Related terms covered in the Cargo Handling industry in France include modal shift, carbon neutrality and multi-modal.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Cargo Handling industry in France include Cargo handling at ports, Cargo handling at airports and Cargo handling at freight stations.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Cargo Handling industry in France include Eurofos SARL, Seayard SAS and Cargo Handling SAS.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Cargo Handling industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Cargo Handling industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Cargo Handling industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Cargo Handling industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Cargo Handling industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Cargo Handling industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Cargo Handling industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Cargo Handling industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Cargo Handling industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Cargo Handling industry in France is €2.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Cargo Handling industry in France in 2025?
There are 598 businesses in the Cargo Handling industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Cargo Handling industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Cargo Handling industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Cargo Handling industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Cargo Handling industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Cargo Handling industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Cargo Handling industry in France are Eurofos SARL, Seayard SAS and Cargo Handling SAS
What does the Cargo Handling industry in France include?
Cargo handling at ports and Cargo handling at airports are part of the Cargo Handling industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Cargo Handling industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Cargo Handling industry in France is Eurofos SARL.
How competitive is the Cargo Handling industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Cargo Handling industry in France.
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