The global secure logistics market size was estimated at USD 91.51 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 153.44 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2030. Market expansion is supported by the increasing requirement for safe transport and handling of valuable assets, cash, and sensitive documents across financial services, retail, government, and high-value manufacturing sectors.
Key Market Trends & Insights
Market Size and CAGR
Europe accounted for a 41.6% share of the global market in 2024, positioning it as the leading regional market. Strong financial operations, dense retail activity, and the presence of global banking institutions continue to accelerate demand in the UK and broader Europe. By type, static secure logistics services captured a 59.5% share in 2024. Road transportation remained the dominant mode due to its flexibility, cost-efficiency, and high suitability for last-mile delivery of secured consignments. Cash management also dominated by application category during the same period, anchored by ATM replenishment, cash-in-transit, and bank branch services.
Rising cash circulation in emerging economies, growth in ATM networks, and the increasing movement of high-value items such as jewelry, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, and electronics are strengthening the market outlook. Technology-led transformation is reshaping secure logistics operations, with IoT, telematics, AI, and blockchain improving visibility, authentication, and security. Modern armored fleets now integrate GPS tracking, electronic locks, biometric systems, and digitized route monitoring. AI-driven planning tools support optimized routing, fuel savings, and improved operational productivity.
Substantial investments from private and institutional players are accelerating digital adoption and infrastructure expansion. Secure logistics providers are scaling operational capabilities through new cash processing centers, modernized armored fleets, and high-security vault facilities. Private equity and venture capital investments are increasingly directed toward technology-enabled security and secure monitoring platforms. Strategic collaborations among banks, fintechs, and logistics companies are enabling integrated cash management and secure delivery ecosystems. These developments are enhancing service efficiencies and strengthening overall market competitiveness.
The industry remains governed by strict regulatory frameworks covering safety standards, insurance, personnel vetting, and cash-handling norms. Compliance with ISO standards and regional mandates ensures uniformity and accountability. However, market participants continue to face high operational costs associated with vehicle upkeep, fuel, insurance, and staff training. Increasing digital payments in developed regions also gradually moderates cash movement needs, while rising security risks and labor constraints add complexity to operations.
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Key Secure Logistics Company Insights
Key companies are advancing their competitive positioning through expansion initiatives, partnerships, and technology integration. Major industry participants include Brink’s Incorporated, CargoGuard, CMS Info Systems (CMS), G4S Limited, GardaWorld, and others.
GardaWorld remains the largest privately owned integrated security and cash logistics company, operating in over 45 countries with more than 132,000 employees. Its portfolio includes armored cash transport, physical security, asset tracking, crisis management, and risk advisory. Brink’s Incorporated provides secure logistics and comprehensive cash management services, supported by global networks of armored vehicles, bonded warehouses, real-time telemetry, and secure storage solutions.
Leading Secure Logistics Companies
Conclusion
The secure logistics market is experiencing sustained momentum driven by expanded cash circulation in emerging markets, rising movement of high-value goods, and rapid digital transformation across logistics processes. Strong regulatory oversight, growing private investments, and the integration of advanced technologies are enhancing operational resilience and service quality. Despite challenges associated with high operating costs and the gradual shift toward digital payments, demand for secure and specialized logistics services remains robust across global financial, retail, and governmental sectors.
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