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  • 250 Pages
  • January 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Berg Insight AB
  • ID: 5675628
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Cargo and cargo carrying unit tracking aims to increase operational efficiency and visibility in transport chains. The definition of a real-time tracking solution is a system that at minimum incorporates data logging, satellite positioning and data communications to a back office application through cellular or satellite networks. The tracking device can be designed to track the cargo carrying unit, i.e. the trailer, intermodal container, rail freight wagon, air freight ULD or pallet, or the cargo itself. Tracking devices for cargo carrying units are permanently or temporarily installed while general cargo tracking devices are typically placed with the cargo or attached to the cargo box during transport. Having access to real-time data on the location and status of cargo carrying units and cargo enables the various stakeholders in the supply chain to make better-informed decisions, increase asset utilisation, save costs and reduce the environmental impact.

The installed base of connected trailers and cargo containers to reach 22 million by 2028

The analyst estimates that shipments of remote tracking systems with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for cargo carrying units reached 4.0 million units worldwide in 2023.Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2 percent, shipments are expected to reach 6.6 million units in 2028. During the same period, the installed base of tracking systems is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 15.0 percent from 11.1 million units at the end of 2023 to 22.4million units by 2028. In terms of the number of installed units, trailer tracking is the largest market segment, estimated to account for 45.8 percent of the total installed base of tracking devices in2023. Intermodal container tracking is the second largest segment, accounting for 40.6 percent of the total installed base. The number of tracking devices installed on rail freight wagons, airfreight ULDs and pallets is substantially smaller. The market for tracking devices and real-time data loggers used for general cargo applications is set for rapid growth in the next few years as prices are expected to decrease and smart labels and other devices with a very small footprint are being introduced.

The number of active devices in use is forecasted to grow from 2.5 million devices in 2023 to 7.9 million devices at the end of 2028. Yearly device shipments in this category will grow from 8.8 million units in 2023 to reach 31.5 million units in 2028. Total revenues for tracking solutions for cargo carrying units and cargo reached € 2.1 billion in 2023. Growing at a CAGR of 10.2 percent, the total market value is forecasted to reach € 3.5 billion in 2028.The market for trailer, container, rail freight wagon, ULD, pallet and general cargo tracking solutions is served by a wide range of players. Companies that offer solutions for cargo carrying units most often have their core focus on one application, e.g. trailer tracking, but have devices installed on several different asset types due to customer requirements. General cargo tracking solution providers are generally specialised in that market segment.

In terms of the number of deployed tracking devices, The publisher ORBCOMM as the largest provider, having a significant installed base of both trailers and containers. ORBCOMM’s total installed base reached close to 1.6 million units at the end of 2023. The second and third largest players - Nexxiot and SkyBitz - have reached installed bases of about 1.0 million and 750,000 tracking units respectively. Nexxiot has large installed bases of both containers and rail freight wagons while SkyBitz has the vast majority of its installed base on trailers. Additional leading providers of trailer telematics solutions are Spireon, Samsara, BlackBerry, CalAmp, Motive, IdemTelematics, Powerfleet, Phillips Connect, Schmitz Cargobull, FleetPulse, SCALAR, TGI, EROAD, Axscend, Add Secure and Krone. Maersk has equipped its entire fleet of 360,000 reefer containers with tracking devices.

Other major players in the container tracking segment are Envotech, ZillionSource, Globe Tracker,Traxens, Giesecke+Devrient and Sensolus. In addition to Nexxiot, leading telematics players inthe rail industry are DOT Telematik and Systemtechnik, Amsted Rail, Siemens, SAVVY Telematic Systems, Cognid Telematik, Cargomon Systems and Intermodal Telematics. Sensitech (part ofCarrier), DeltaTrak, Tive, Controlant, Roambee, Frigga (Dewav Electronic Technology),Copeland and On Asset Intelligence are the leading providers of cargo tracking devices. Sensos and Trackonomy are also part of this segment, offering smart label solutions. Many cargo tracking players offer devices that can be used on all modes of transport, including air shipments. About 30 million intermodal containers, 15.7 million trailers, 5.5 million rail freight wagons and1.0 million air freight ULDs are in use worldwide today.

The penetration rate of tracking devices installed on these cargo carrying units amounts to only about 20 percent, indicating that there is still much room for growth. The analyst anticipates that the ongoing trend in the transport industry to invest in new digital solutions that increase visibility and security in the supply chain will continue and even accelerate in the next few years. The recent disruptions in the global supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Sea crisis and other major events have accentuated the need for real-time shipment data. Bolstered by new IoT communications technologies, solution providers are now able to design cost-effective tracking solutions that meet the needs of fleet and asset owners, transport companies, shippers and other stakeholders in the transport industry.

Hightlights from the report

  • Insights from 30 new executive interviews with market leading companies.
  • Comprehensive overview of the real-time cargo tracking value chain and key applications.
  • In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
  • Summary of the major cargo container tracking projects worldwide.
  • Updated profiles of 114 cargo container tracking solution providers.
  • Detailed forecasts by market vertical lasting until 2028.
  • The latest trends on trailer, intermodal container, rail freight wagon, air cargo container, cargo box and pallet tracking.

This report answers the following questions

  • Which are the leading providers of trailer and cargo container tracking solutions?
  • What offerings are available from device vendors and service providers?
  • What impact will international regulations and security initiatives have on the market?
  • What are the recent merger and acquisition activities on this market?
  • What impact will technology advancements have on the market?
  • What are the key drivers behind the adoption of cargo tracking devices?
  • How will the cargo tracking industry evolve?
  • What are the future trends on this market?

Table of Contents


Executive Summary
1 Global Freight Transport Overview
1.1 International merchandise trade
1.1.1 Freight transportation modes
1.1.2 Logistics units and containerisation
1.1.3 Transport industry actors
1.2 Cargo carrying units
1.2.1 Intermodal shipping containers
1.2.2 Trailers and semi-trailers
1.2.3 Rail freight wagons
1.2.4 Air freight unit load devices

2 Trailer and Cargo Container Tracking Solutions
2.1 Trailer and cargo container tracking infrastructure
2.1.1 Trailer and cargo container segment
2.1.2 GNSS segment
2.1.3 Network segment
2.1.4 Service segment
2.2 Benefits of using tracking solutions
2.2.1 Supply chain management
2.2.2 Security management
2.2.3 Trailer and cargo container management
2.3 Regulatory compliance and reporting
2.3.1 Supply chain security and environmental programs
2.3.2 Tax collection
2.4 Business models

3 Market Forecasts and Trends
3.1 Market analysis
3.1.1 Installed base and unit shipments
3.1.2 Regional markets
3.1.3 Market value
3.1.4 Vendor market shares
3.2 Value chain analysis
3.2.1 Telematics industry players
3.2.2 Cargo transport industry players
3.2.3 Trailer and cargo container OEMs and OEs
3.2.4 Telecom industry players
3.2.5 IT industry players
3.3 Market drivers and barriers
3.3.1 Macroeconomic environment
3.3.2 Regulatory environment
3.3.3 Competitive environment
3.3.4 Technology environment
3.4 Future industry trends
3.4.1 Trailer OEMs incorporate telematics as standard
3.4.2 TPMS regulation in the EU is expected to drive adoption of trailer telematics
3.4.3 Trailer cameras and advanced sensors increase the value for transporters
3.4.4 OE trailer suppliers enable smart trailer solutions
3.4.5 Smart labels may revolutionise parcel tracking
3.4.6 Solutions for refrigerated cargo lead the tracking market
3.4.7 Network sunsets create opportunities for tracking solution providers
3.4.8 Rail freight wagon tracking - a potential high growth market
3.4.9 Shipping companies are now also equipping their dry container fleets
3.4.10 Pallet tracking becomes economically feasible as new technologies emerge
3.4.11 Industry collaboration and standardisation to foster growth

4 OEM Products and Strategies
4.1 Carrier
4.2 China International Marine Containers (CIMC)
4.3 Daikin Industries
4.4 Envirotainer
4.5 Great Dane
4.6 Hyundai Translead
4.7 Krone
4.8 Kögel
4.9 Maersk Container Industry (MCI)
4.10 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
4.11 Schmitz Cargobull
4.12 Schwarzmüller Group
4.13 Thermo King (Trane Technologies)
4.14 Trinity Industries
4.15 Utility Trailer Manufacturing
4.16 Wabash National
4.17 Wabtec
4.18 Wielton Group

5 Vendor Profiles and Strategies
5.1 European solution providers
5.1.1 AddSecure
5.1.2 Agheera
5.1.3 Aspion
5.1.4 Astrata Europe (AddSecure)
5.1.5 Axscend (SAF-Holland)
5.1.6 Bornemann
5.1.7 Bosch
5.1.8 CargoGuard
5.1.9 Cargomon Systems
5.1.10 CLS Group
5.1.11 Cognid Telematik
5.1.12 Controlant
5.1.13 DOT Telematik and Systemtechnik
5.1.14 Giesecke+Devrient
5.1.15 Globe Tracker
5.1.16 Groupe ZeKat
5.1.17 Hanhaa
5.1.18 Idem Telematics (BPW)
5.1.19 Intermodal Telematics
5.1.20 Kirsen Global Security
5.1.21 KPN
5.1.22 Maersk
5.1.23 Net Feasa
5.1.24 Nexxiot
5.1.25 Ovinto
5.1.26 SAVVY Telematic Systems
5.1.27 SCALAR (ZF)
5.1.28 Sensolus
5.1.29 Siemens
5.1.30 Spectos
5.1.31 T Comm Telematics
5.1.32 Traxens
5.1.33 Trusted
5.1.34 Ubidata
5.1.35 Zenatek
5.2 North American solution providers
5.2.1 7PSolutions
5.2.2 Amsted Rail (Amsted Industries)
5.2.3 AT&T
5.2.4 Ayantra
5.2.5 BeWhere
5.2.6 BlackBerry
5.2.7 CalAmp
5.2.8 Clarience Technologies
5.2.9 Copeland
5.2.10 DeltaTrak
5.2.11 Digi International
5.2.12 Digital Communications Technologies
5.2.13 Drov Technologies
5.2.14 Fleet Complete (Powerfleet)
5.2.15 FleetPulse
5.2.16 Geoforce
5.2.17 Globalstar
5.2.18 GPX Intelligence
5.2.19 Intelyt
5.2.20 Motive Technologies
5.2.21 OnAsset Intelligence
5.2.22 ORBCOMM
5.2.23 Pallet Alliance
5.2.24 Phillips Connect (Phillips Industries)
5.2.25 Powerfleet
5.2.26 Qualcomm
5.2.27 RM2
5.2.28 Roambee
5.2.29 RSAE Labs
5.2.30 Samsara
5.2.31 Semtech
5.2.32 Sendum Wireless
5.2.33 Sensitech (Carrier)
5.2.34 SkyBitz (AMETEK)
5.2.35 Spireon (Solera)
5.2.36 SpotSee
5.2.37 Teletrac Navman
5.2.38 TGI
5.2.39 Tive
5.2.40 Trackonomy Systems
5.2.41 Wireless Links
5.2.42 Xirgo Technologies
5.3 Rest of World solution providers
5.3.1 Adapt Ideations
5.3.2 AJ Networks
5.3.3 ArrowSpot
5.3.4 Brambles
5.3.5 Contguard
5.3.6 Cooltrax
5.3.7 Envotech
5.3.8 EROAD
5.3.9 Frigga (Shanghai Dewav Electronic Technology)
5.3.10 Hoopo Systems
5.3.11 Joint Technology
5.3.12 Loginno Logistic Innovation
5.3.13 Queclink Wireless Solutions
5.3.14 Satlock
5.3.15 Sensos
5.3.16 Swinnus
5.3.17 T42 IoT Tracking Solutions
5.3.18 Tracertrak (Pivotel)
5.3.19 ZillionSource Technologies

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Index for GDP and international merchandise trade (World 1990-2022)
Figure 1.2: Merchandise trade by region (World 2022)
Figure 1.3: External trade by mode of transport (EU-27 2023)
Figure 1.4: Container port throughput (World 2005-2022)
Figure 1.5: The transport chain
Figure 1.6: Top 10 container ports (World 2023)
Figure 1.7: Top 10 air cargo ports (World 2023)
Figure 1.8: Top 10 container shipping companies (World Q4-2024)
Figure 1.9: Top 10 air cargo airlines (World 2023)
Figure 1.10: Air cargo growth rates by major market (World 2023)
Figure 1.11: Global fleet of cargo carrying units (2023)
Figure 1.12: Examples of intermodal container form factors
Figure 1.13: Intermodal container fleet size (World 2016-2023)
Figure 1.14: Intermodal container fleet by type (World 2023)
Figure 1.15: Examples of trailer form factors
Figure 1.16: Cargo trailer fleet by region (World 2023)
Figure 1.17: Top 10 trailer manufacturers (World 2023)
Figure 1.18: Examples of rail wagon form factors
Figure 1.19: Number of rail freight wagons per region (World 2023)
Figure 1.20: Examples of ULD form factors
Figure 2.1: Real-time trailer and cargo container tracking infrastructure overview
Figure 2.2: Examples of trailer and cargo container tracking device form factors
Figure 2.3: Data interfaces used by container tracking units
Figure 2.4: Top 10 mobile operators by IoT connections (World Q4-2023)
Figure 2.5: Satellite network operators by IoT subscriber base (World Q4-2023)
Figure 2.6: Examples of supply chain programs and initiatives (World 2024)
Figure 3.1: Cargo carrying unit tracking device shipments (World 2023-2028)
Figure 3.2: Cargo tracking device shipments (World 2023-2028)
Figure 3.3: Trailer tracking devices by region (World 2023-2028)
Figure 3.4: Cargo and cargo container tracking market value (World 2023-2028)
Figure 3.5: Top-20 cargo carrying unit tracking vendors, by installed base (Q4-2023)
Figure 3.6: Top-20 trailer tracking vendors, by installed base (Q4-2023)
Figure 3.7: Top-20 container tracking vendors, by installed base (Q4-2023)
Figure 3.8: Top-10 rail freight wagon tracking vendors, by installed base (Q4-2023)
Figure 3.9: M&As in the trailer and cargo container tracking space (2015-2024)
Figure 3.10: Tracking devices from ORBCOMM and Nexxiot used by Hapag-Lloyd
Figure 3.11: Examples of cellular tracking devices approved for air shipments
Figure 3.12: Examples of telecom players offering cargo tracking solutions
Figure 3.13: RailPulse infrastructure
Figure 4.1: OEMs and OE solution providers
Figure 4.2: Carrier Transicold Vector 8700 trailer refrigeration unit
Figure 4.3: CIMC’s trailer and container sales in TEU (2019-2023)
Figure 4.4: The Exigo E1500 trailer refrigeration unit
Figure 4.5: Releye RAP ULD container
Figure 4.6: Sekstant gateway
Figure 4.7: Schmitz Cargobull trailer with TrailerConnect
Figure 4.8: The Thermo King Precedent connected trailer refrigeration unit
Figure 4.9: Wabtec rail freight wagon and tank container telematics offering
Figure 5.1: European solution providers
Figure 5.2: Aspion L-Track tracking device
Figure 5.3: Bosch Connect S2 Solar Gateway
Figure 5.4: TrackCube 6B Ex and TrackCube 7 rail freight wagons tracking devices
Figure 5.5: Saga Card real-time logger
Figure 5.6: X-Rayl Solar Pointer rail freight wagon tracking device and X-Rayl sensor
Figure 5.7: DRY360 container tracking device
Figure 5.8: Ercogener GenPro gateway
Figure 5.9: Parcelive tracker and online portal
Figure 5.10: IMT’s connected solution for rail freight wagons
Figure 5.11: IoTPASS Container Tracking Device
Figure 5.12: Nexxiot’s Globehopper Crossmodal tracking device
Figure 5.13: SCALAR EVO Guard and SCALAR EVO Pulse trailer tracking devices
Figure 5.14: Sensolus’ end-to-end tracking solution
Figure 5.15: T Comm Telematics’ TCT450 telematics unit and wireless sensors
Figure 5.16: Traxens-Box container tracking device
Figure 5.17: North American solution providers
Figure 5.18: The IQ Series gateway from Amsted Digital Solutions
Figure 5.19: BeSol tracking device
Figure 5.20: BlackBerry Radar H2 and A2
Figure 5.21: Copeland GO real-time tracking device
Figure 5.22: AirBoxOne and Vehicle Health Display from Drov Technologies
Figure 5.23: Globalstar’s Integrity 150 solar tracking device
Figure 5.24: Motive’s product range
Figure 5.25: The SENTRY 600 FlightSafe tracking device and Sentinel sensor tag
Figure 5.26: CT 1010 container tracking device
Figure 5.27: ORBCOMM’s installed base of trailer and container tracking units (Q4-2023)
Figure 5.28: Phillips Connect Smart7 telematics device
Figure 5.29: Powerfleet’s Logistics Gateway - Solar
Figure 5.30: Qualcomm Aware Platform
Figure 5.31: RM2 BLOCKPal connected pallet
Figure 5.32: Roambee’s smart label attached to cargo box
Figure 5.33: The AG51 asset gateway
Figure 5.34: Sendum’s PT300 package tracker
Figure 5.35: TempTale Geo Ultra real-time data logger
Figure 5.36: SkyBitz SmartTrailer solution
Figure 5.37: The Spireon FL Flex 2 and FL Flex 2+modular trailer tracking devices
Figure 5.38: The SpotBot 4G Plus tracking device
Figure 5.39: Vizicube Cargo Sensor
Figure 5.40: Tive Solo 5G tracking device
Figure 5.41: XT3100 Series
Figure 5.42: Rest of World solution providers
Figure 5.43: AJ Networks’ Asset Tracking System
Figure 5.44: ArrowTrack SAT tracking device
Figure 5.45: BXBD Ultra tracking device fitted onto a pallet
Figure 5.46: Envotech’s RadioSecure SLM
Figure 5.47: Frigga real-time data loggers
Figure 5.48: The hoopoSense Solar tracking device and Fleet Intelligence platform
Figure 5.49: Sensos Smart Label
Figure 5.50: Swinnus’ container tracking devices
Figure 5.51: Tracertrak asset monitoring solution

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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Carrier
  • China International Marine Containers (CIMC)
  • Daikin Industries
  • Envirotainer
  • Great Dane
  • Hyundai Translead
  • Krone
  • Kögel
  • Maersk Container Industry (MCI)
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Schmitz Cargobull
  • Schwarzmüller Group
  • Thermo King (Trane Technologies)
  • Trinity Industries
  • Utility Trailer Manufacturing
  • Wabash National
  • Wabtec
  • Wielton Group
  • Vendor Profiles and Strategies
  • European solution providers
  • AddSecure
  • Agheera
  • Aspion
  • Astrata Europe (AddSecure)
  • Axscend (SAF-Holland)
  • Bornemann
  • Bosch
  • CargoGuard
  • Cargomon Systems
  • CLS Group
  • Cognid Telematik
  • Controlant
  • DOT Telematik and Systemtechnik
  • Giesecke+Devrient
  • Globe Tracker
  • Groupe ZeKat
  • Hanhaa
  • Idem Telematics (BPW)
  • Intermodal Telematics
  • Kirsen Global Security
  • KPN
  • Maersk
  • Net Feasa
  • Nexxiot
  • Ovinto
  • SAVVY Telematic Systems
  • SCALAR (ZF)
  • Sensolus
  • Siemens
  • Spectos
  • T Comm Telematics
  • Traxens
  • Trusted
  • Ubidata
  • Zenatek
  • North American solution providers
  • 7PSolutions
  • Amsted Rail (Amsted Industries)
  • AT&T
  • Ayantra
  • BeWhere
  • BlackBerry
  • CalAmp
  • Clarience Technologies
  • Copeland
  • DeltaTrak
  • Digi International
  • Digital Communications Technologies
  • Drōv Technologies
  • Fleet Complete (Powerfleet)
  • FleetPulse
  • Geoforce
  • Globalstar
  • GPX Intelligence
  • Intelyt
  • Motive Technologies
  • OnAsset Intelligence
  • ORBCOMM
  • Pallet Alliance
  • Phillips Connect (Phillips Industries)
  • Powerfleet
  • Qualcomm
  • RM2
  • Roambee
  • RSAE Labs
  • Samsara
  • Semtech
  • Sendum Wireless
  • Sensitech (Carrier)
  • SkyBitz (AMETEK)
  • Spireon (Solera)
  • SpotSee
  • Teletrac Navman
  • TGI
  • Tive
  • Trackonomy Systems
  • Wireless Links
  • Xirgo Technologies
  • Rest of World solution providers
  • Adapt Ideations
  • AJ Networks
  • ArrowSpot
  • Brambles
  • Contguard
  • Cooltrax
  • Envotech
  • EROAD
  • Frigga (Shanghai Dewav Electronic Technology)
  • Hoopo Systems
  • Joint Technology
  • Loginno Logistic Innovation
  • Queclink Wireless Solutions
  • Satlock
  • Sensos
  • Swinnus
  • T42 IoT Tracking Solutions
  • Tracertrak (Pivotel)
  • ZillionSource Technologies

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