Intermodals Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2032

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Table Of Contents

3. List Of Figures

4. List Of Tables

5. Report Structure

6. Introduction and Market Characteristics
6.1. General Market Definition
6.2. Summary
6.3. Intermodals Market Definition and Segmentations
6.4. Market Segmentation by Type
6.4.1. Container-On-Flatcar (COFC)
6.4.2. Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC)
6.5. Market Segmentation by Destination
6.5.1. Domestic
6.5.2. International
6.6. Market Segmentation by Application
6.6.1. Oil And Gas
6.6.2. Aerospace And Defense
6.6.3. Industrial And Manufacturing
6.6.4. Construction
6.6.5. Chemicals
6.6.6. Food And Beverages
6.6.7. Healthcare
6.6.8. Other Applications

7. Major Market Trends
7.1. Artificial Intelligence In Intermodal Services
7.2. Focus On the Shipment Tracking Tool
7.3. Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
7.4. Increased Focus on Digitalization
7.5. Obstacle Detection Assistance System
7.6. Rail Vehicle Visibility Tools
7.7. Technological Advancements
7.8. Strategic Partnerships And Collaborations

8. Global Market Size and Growth
8.1. Market Size
8.2. Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
8.2.1. Market Drivers 2017 - 2022
8.2.2. Market Restraints 2017 - 2022
8.3. Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
8.3.1. Market Drivers 2022 - 2027
8.3.2. Market Restraints 2022-2027

9. Global Intermodals Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
9.2. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
9.3. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

10. Intermodals Market, Regional and Country Analysis
10.1. Global Intermodals Market, By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
10.2. Global Intermodals Market, By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

11. Asia-Pacific Market
11.1. Summary
11.2. Market Overview
11.2.1. Region Information
11.2.2. Market Information
11.2.3. Background Information
11.2.4. Government Initiatives
11.2.5. Regulations.
11.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
11.2.7. Major Associations
11.2.8. Taxes Levied
11.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
11.2.10. Investments
11.2.11. Major Companies
11.3. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.4. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.5. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.6. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.7. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.8. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market: Country Analysis
11.9. China Market
11.10. Summary
11.11. Market Overview
11.11.1. Country Information
11.11.2. Market Information
11.11.3. Background Information
11.11.4. Government Initiatives
11.11.5. Regulations
11.11.6. Regulatory Bodies
11.11.7. Major Associations
11.11.8. Taxes Levied
11.11.9. Corporate Tax Structure
11.11.10. Investments
11.11.11. Major Companies
11.12. China Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.13. China Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.14. China Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.15. China Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.16. China Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.17. India Market
11.18. India Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.19. India Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.20. India Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.21. India Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.22. India Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.23. Japan Market
11.24. Japan Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.25. Japan Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.26. Japan Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.27. Japan Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.28. Japan Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.29. Australia Market
11.30. Australia Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.31. Australia Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.32. Australia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.33. Australia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.34. Australia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.35. Indonesia Market
11.36. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.37. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.38. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.39. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.40. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.41. South Korea Market
11.42. South Korea Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
11.43. South Korea Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
11.44. South Korea Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.45. South Korea Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
11.46. South Korea Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

12. Western Europe Market
12.1. Summary
12.2. Market Overview
12.2.1. Region Information
12.2.2. Market Information
12.2.3. Background Information
12.2.4. Government Initiatives
12.2.5. Regulations
12.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
12.2.7. Major Associations
12.2.8. Taxes Levied
12.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
12.2.10. Investments
12.2.11. Major Companies
12.3. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.4. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.5. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.6. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.7. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.8. Western Europe Intermodals Market: Country Analysis
12.9. UK Market
12.10. UK Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.11. UK Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.12. UK Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.13. UK Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.14. UK Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.15. Germany Market
12.16. Germany Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.17. Germany Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.18. Germany Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.19. Germany Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.20. Germany Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.21. France Market
12.22. France Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
12.23. France Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
12.24. France Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.25. France Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
12.26. France Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

13. Eastern Europe Market
13.1. Summary
13.2. Market Overview
13.2.1. Region Information
13.2.2. Market Information
13.2.3. Background Information
13.2.4. Government Initiatives
13.2.5. Regulations
13.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
13.2.7. Major Associations
13.2.8. Taxes Levied
13.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
13.2.10. Investments
13.2.11. Major Companies
13.3. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.4. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.5. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.6. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.7. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.8. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market: Country Analysis
13.9. Russia Market
13.10. Russia Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
13.11. Russia Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
13.12. Russia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.13. Russia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
13.14. Russia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

14. North America Market
14.1. Summary
14.2. Market Overview
14.2.1. Region Information
14.2.2. Market Information
14.2.3. Background Information
14.2.4. Government Initiatives
14.2.5. Regulations
14.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
14.2.7. Major Associations
14.2.8. Taxes Levied
14.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
14.2.10. Investments
14.2.11. Major Companies
14.3. North America Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
14.4. North America Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
14.5. North America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.6. North America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.7. North America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.8. North America Intermodals Market: Country Analysis
14.9. USA Market
14.10. Summary
14.11. Market Overview
14.11.1. Country Information
14.11.2. Market Information
14.11.3. Background Information
14.11.4. Government Initiatives
14.11.5. Regulations
14.11.6. Regulatory Bodies
14.11.7. Major Associations
14.11.8. Taxes levied
14.11.9. Corporate Tax Structure
14.11.10. Investments
14.11.11. Major Companies
14.12. USA Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
14.13. USA Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
14.14. USA Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.15. USA Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
14.16. USA Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

15. South America Market
15.1. Summary
15.2. Market Overview
15.2.1. Region Information
15.2.2. Market Information
15.2.3. Background Information
15.2.4. Government Initiatives
15.2.5. Regulations
15.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
15.2.7. Major Association
15.2.8. Taxes Levied
15.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
15.2.10. Investments
15.2.11. Major Companies
15.3. South America Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
15.4. South America Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
15.5. South America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.6. South America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.7. South America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.8. South America Intermodals Market: Country Analysis
15.9. Brazil Market
15.10. Brazil Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
15.11. Brazil Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
15.12. Brazil Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.13. Brazil Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
15.14. Brazil Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

16. Middle East Market
16.1. Summary
16.2. Market Overview
16.2.1. Region Information
16.2.2. Market Information
16.2.3. Background Information
16.2.4. Government Initiatives
16.2.5. Regulations
16.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
16.2.7. Major Associations
16.2.8. Taxes Levied
16.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
16.2.10. Investments
16.2.11. Major Companies
16.3. Middle East Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
16.4. Middle East Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
16.5. Middle East Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
16.6. Middle East Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
16.7. Middle East Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

17. Africa Market
17.1. Summary
17.2. Market Overview
17.2.1. Region Information
17.2.2. Market Information
17.2.3. Background Information
17.2.4. Government Initiatives
17.2.5. Regulations
17.2.6. Regulatory Bodies
17.2.7. Major Associations
17.2.8. Taxes Levied
17.2.9. Corporate Tax Structure
17.2.10. Investments
17.2.11. Major Companies
17.3. Africa Intermodals Market, Historic Market Growth, 2017 - 2022, Value ($ Million)
17.4. Africa Intermodals Market, Forecast Market Growth, 2022 - 2027, 2032F Value ($ Million)
17.5. Africa Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
17.6. Africa Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Destination, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)
17.7. Africa Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic And Forecast, 2017 - 2022, 2027F, 2032F, Value ($ Million)

18. Competitive Landscape And Company Profile
18.1. Company Profiles
18.2. BNSF Railway
18.2.1. Company Overview
18.2.2. Products And Services
18.2.3. Business Strategy
18.2.4. Financial Overview
18.3. Norfolk Southern Railway
18.3.1. Company Overview
18.3.2. Products And Services
18.3.3. Business Strategy
18.3.4. Financial Overview
18.4. Union Pacific Railroad
18.4.1. Company Overview
18.4.2. Products And Services
18.4.3. Business Strategy
18.4.4. Financial Overview
18.5. Canadian National Railway
18.5.1. Company Overview
18.5.2. Products And Services
18.5.3. Business Strategy
18.5.4. Financial Overview
18.6. Deutsche Bahn
18.6.1. Company Overview
18.6.2. Products And Services
18.6.3. Business Strategy
18.6.4. Financial Overview

19. Key Mergers and Acquisitions
19.1. East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Acquired Allied Brothers Intermodal, Inc.
19.2. MingZhu Logistics Holdings Ltd Acquired Feipeng Global Limited
19.3. Forward Air Corporation Acquired Chickasaw Container Services, Inc.
19.4. RoadOne Acquired Wilmac Enterprises
19.5. Hapag-Lloyd Acquired Deutsche Afrika-Linien’s (DAL)
19.6. GTI Transport Acquired Foxconn Logistics
19.7. STG Logistics Acquired the Intermodal Division of XPO Logistics
19.8. Canada Cartage Acquired Laurentien Transport
19.9. CMA CGM Acquired Continental Rail
19.10. Mullen Group Acquisition Of Two Companies APPS, Tri Point Intermodal
19.11. Siemens Mobility Acquired RailTerm
19.12. Canadian National Railway Acquired Kansas City Southern Railway
19.13. XPO’s Acquired Kuehne + Nagel’s
19.14. Log-In (LOGN3) Acquired Tecmar

20. Opportunities And Strategies
20.1. Global Intermodals Market In 2027 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
20.2. Global Intermodals Market In 2027 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
20.3. Global Intermodals Market In 2027 - Growth Strategies
20.3.1. Market Trend Based Strategies
20.3.2. Competitor Strategies

21. Intermodals Market, Conclusions And Recommendations
21.1. Conclusions
21.2. Recommendations
21.2.1. Product
21.2.2. Place
21.2.3. Price
21.2.4. Promotion
21.2.5. People

22. Appendix
22.1. Market Data Sources
22.2. Research Methodology
22.3. Currencies
22.4. About the Publisher
22.5. Copyright and Disclaimer

Executive Summary

This report describes and explains the intermodals market and covers 2017 to 2022, termed the historic period, and 2022 to 2027 termed the forecast period, along with further forecasts for the period 2027-2032. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region.

The intermodals market reached a value of nearly $23,367.5 million in 2022, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% since 2017. The market is expected to grow from $23,367.5 million in 2022 to $41,588.7 million in 2027 at a rate of 12.2%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2027 and reach $68,791.6 million in 2032.

Growth in the historic period in the intermodals market resulted from emerging markets growth, rise in e-commerce, rise in mining activity, government policies, taxation and growth in international trade volumes. The market was restrained by loss of time and speed, shortage of drivers and operators, high infrastructure costs, political uncertainties and covid impact 19.

Going forward, faster economic growth, sustainability, emphasis on cutting carbon emissions and government support will drive the market in future. Factors that could hinder the growth of the market in the future include Russia Ukraine war.

The intermodals market is segmented by type into container-on-flatcar (COFC) and trailer-on-flatcar (TOFC). The container-on-flatcar (COFC) segment was the largest segment of the intermodals market segmented by type, accounting for 86.9% of the total in 2022. Going forward, the container-on-flatcar (COFC) segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the intermodals market segmented by type, at a CAGR of 12.4% during 2022-2027.

The intermodals market is also segmented by destination into domestic and international. The domestic was the largest segment of the intermodals market segmented by destination, accounting for 57.7% of the total in 2022. Going forward, international segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the intermodals market segmented by destination, at a CAGR of 13.0% during 2022-2027.

The intermodals market is also segmented by application into oil and gas, aerospace and defense, industrial and manufacturing, construction, chemical, food and beverages, healthcare, and others. The oil and gas segment was the largest segment of the intermodals market segmented by application, accounting for 41.2% of the total in 2022. Going forward, chemical segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the intermodals market segmented by application, at a CAGR of 14.9% during 2022-2027.

North America was the largest region in the intermodals market, accounting for 32.4% of the total in 2022. It was followed by Asia-Pacific, and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the intermodals market will be Asia-Pacific, and Western Europe where growth will be at CAGRs of 13.3% and 12.1% respectively. These will be followed by North America, and Africa, where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 12.0% and 11.9% respectively.

The global intermodals market is concentrated, with a large number of players. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 85.80% of the total market in 2021. The market concentration can be attributed to the presence of large number of local players at the regional level. BNSF Railway was the largest competitor with 17.86% share of the market, followed by Norfolk Southern Railway with 15.21%, Union Pacific Railroad with 15.16%, Canadian National Railway with 12.86%, Deutsche Bahn with 5.96%, CSX Transportation with 5.88%, Schneider National, Inc with 4.12%, SNCF with 3.62%, Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) with 2.92% and KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC with 2.21%.

The top opportunities in the intermodals market segmented by type will arise in container-on-flatcar (COFC) segment, which will gain $16,144.1 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the intermodals market segmented by destination will arise in international segment, which will gain $8,300.9 million of global annual sales by 2027. The top opportunities in the intermodals market segmented by application will arise in oil and gas segment, which will gain $6,630.0 million of global annual sales by 2027. The intermodals market size will gain the most in the USA at $4,863.9 million.

Market-trend-based strategies for the intermodals market include artificial intelligence in intermodal services, focusing on shipment tracking tools, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology, focus on digitalization, obstacle detection assistance systems, focus on rail vehicle visibility tools, technological advancement, strategic partnerships and collaborations. Player-adopted strategies in the intermodals market include strategic collaborations and partnerships, opening new intermodal terminals, partnering with companies, new intermodal rail services.

To take advantage of the opportunities, the publisher recommends the intermodals companies to Use artificial intelligence in intermodal services, focus on shipment tracking tools, increase focus on digitalization, focus on technological advancements, expand in emerging markets, continue to focus on developed markets, focus on partnerships and collaborations, provide competitively priced offerings, participate in trade shows and events, continue to use B2B promotions, continue to target fast-growing applications, focus on international destinations.

Companies Mentioned

• BNSF Railway
• Norfolk Southern Railway
• Union Pacific Railroad
• Canadian National Railway
• Deutsche Bahn

Methodology