About Rail Logistics
Rail logistics refer to the movement of different commodities, inbound raw materials, and other supplies from one place to another. It plays a major role in cargo handling. It is the most effectual mode of freight transportation as railways can handle a large volume of cargo in a short time. On an average, 64 trucks are required to carry the amount of cargo hauled by a single train. It also provides the most reliable and safe services
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global rail logistics market to grow at a CAGR of 3.58% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global rail logistics market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the rail freight services provided by the vendors across the globe.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• MENA
• North America
• South America
Technavio's report, Global Rail Logistics Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• CN Railway
• DB Schenker
• SBB Cargo
• Union Pacific
Other prominent vendors
• CTL Logistics
• Genesee & Wyoming
• GeoMetrix Rail Logistics
• Kuehne Nagel
• Ozark Rail Logistics
• RSI Logistics
• Tschudi Logistics
• VTG Rail Logistics
Market driver
• Reduction in traffic and road congestion in highways
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Market challenge
• Lack of flexibility in delivery timings
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Market trend
• Increased government funding and public-private partnership
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
• Market overview
• Key vendors
PART 03: Market research methodology
• Research methodology
• Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
• Key market highlights
PART 05: Market landscape
• Market overview
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation
• Global rail logistics market by mode of transportation
• Global rail logistics market by intermodals
• Global rail logistics market by tank wagons
• Global rail logistics market by freight cars
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
• Global rail logistics market by geography
• Rail logistics market in North America
• Rail logistics market in Europe
• Rail logistics market in APAC
• Rail logistics market in South America
• Rail logistics market in MENA
PART 08: Market drivers
• Increased efficiency of rail freight over truck freight
• Reduction in traffic and road congestion in highways
• Growth of rail intermodals
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
• Lack of flexibility in delivery timings
• Inconsistent track access charges
• Incompatibility in transportation of temperature-sensitive products and toxic gases
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
• Integration of Internet of Things in rail logistics
• Increased government funding and public-private partnership
• Integration of intelligent systems in freight cars
PART 13: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• CN Railway
• DB Schenker
• SBB Cargo
• Union Pacific
• Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
PART 15: Explore Technavio
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Key vendors offering rail freight services
Exhibit 02: Structure of global rail supply industry
Exhibit 03: Freight transportation services scale
Exhibit 04: Capacity and energy efficiency of different shipping methods
Exhibit 05: Environmental efficiency of different shipping methods
Exhibit 06: Global rail logistics market 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 07: Global freight transportation modal share by volume (% tons)
Exhibit 08: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 09: Global rail logistics market by mode of transportation
Exhibit 10: Global rail logistics market by mode of transportation 2016-2021 (% revenue)
Exhibit 11: Global rail logistics market share year-over-year growth rate 2016-2021
Exhibit 12: Mode of transportation by standard dimension and capacity
Exhibit 13: Global rail logistics market by intermodals 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 14: Global rail logistics market by tank wagons 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 15: Global rail logistics market by freight cars 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 16: Global rail logistics market by geography 2016-2021 (% revenue)
Exhibit 17: Global rail logistics market year-over-year growth rate 2017-2021
Exhibit 18: Key leading regions
Exhibit 19: Global rail logistics market in North America 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 20: Freight transportation by different modes in US 2015 (% ton-miles)
Exhibit 21: Rail freight transport commodity mix in US 2015 (million tons)
Exhibit 22: Rail logistics market in Europe 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 23: Global rail logistics market in APAC 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 24: Rail logistics market in South America 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 25: Rail logistics market in MENA 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 26: Advantages of rail freight over trucks
Exhibit 27: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 28: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 29: Key performing indicators of vendors
Exhibit 30: CN Railway business segmentation by commodities 2015 (% revenue)
Exhibit 31: Recent developments
Exhibit 32: Recent developments
Exhibit 33: Key offerings
Exhibit 34: Recent developments
Exhibit 35: Business segmentation: Union Pacific 2015
Exhibit 36: Recent developments
Exhibit 37: Other prominent vendors
