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Alternate Fuel Technologies, Autonomous Vehicles, and Intelligent Yard Management Solutions Hold Long-Term Potential
30-Oct-2023
North America
Market Research
PF73-01-00-00-00
AU_2023_266
Terminal tractors are important in port and warehouse operations. The terminal tractor is a versatile machine for a variety of uses such as moving semi-trailers. The industry has grown significantly in recent years, with a global market size of $727 million in 2022, and will likely record a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $1.3 billion in 2030. Factors driving the industry include eCommerce and logistics growth, environmental regulations and sustainable practices in ports, autonomous tractor requirements, and the advent of artificial intelligence in transportation.
Frost & Sullivan forecasts developed markets such as the United States and Europe to register resilient CAGRs of 5.1% and 8.4%, respectively, between 2022 and 2030. India and China will likely record strong CAGRs of 18.4% and 8.4%, respectively, for the same period because of the expansion of ports and logistics operations.
The industry is competitive, with many manufacturers wanting a piece of the action. Terberg Group, Kalmar Global, Capacity Trucks Inc., TICO, Autocar, Orange EV, BYD Co. Ltd., MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH, Dina, Gaussin Group, SANY Group have a strong presence in multiple markets and offer a range of products. A trend toward more sustainable and efficient vehicles with an increasing focus on reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency characterizes the industry. This drives innovation, with manufacturers developing electrification and autonomous technologies.
Major innovations are likely in the areas of alternative fuels, autonomous technology, and artificial intelligence. Frost & Sullivan expects the industry to continue growing in this decade, driven by high-tech innovations, interoperability, and the need for autonomous operations.
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Terminal Tractor Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Main Findings
Scope of Analysis
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth
GDP Growth by Region
GDP Growth by Region (continued)
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Terminal Tractor Applications
Global Terminal Tractor Market Value Chain
eCommerce Market Forecast
Warehouse Market
Top Warehouses
Port Requirements: Specification Log
Regulatory Impact: United States
Regulatory Impact: United States (continued)
Regulatory Impact: United States (continued)
Regulatory Impact: Europe
National Funding Programs for Purchases: Europe
National Funding Programs for Purchases: Europe (continued)
National Funding Programs for Infrastructure: Europe
Top Trends Driving the Terminal Tractor Market
Trend 1: Alternate Fuels—Electric Terminal Tractors
California Energy Commission Case Study: Electrification
TCO Analysis: Electric Terminal Tractor
EV Charging Infrastructure
EV Charging Infrastructure (continued)
Trend 1: Alternate Fuels—Propane
Trend 2: Autonomous Terminal Tractors
Autonomous Terminal Tractor Overview
Autonomous Terminal Tractor Case Study: FERNRIDE
Trend 3: AI in Yard Automation
Future of YMSs
Alternative Powertrains: Key Product Launches
Alternative Powertrains: Key Product Launches (continued)
Terminal Tractor Key Suppliers
Terminal Tractor Key Suppliers (continued)
Competitive Environment
Key Competitors
Growth Metrics
Forecast Assumptions
Unit Sales Forecast
Unit Sales Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Equipment in Operation (EIO) Forecast
EIO Forecast by Region
Growth Opportunity 1: Electrification and Emission Reduction Solutions
Growth Opportunity 1: Electrification and Emission Reduction Solutions (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Autonomous Terminal Tractors
Growth Opportunity 2: Autonomous Terminal Tractors (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: YMSs
Growth Opportunity 3: YMSs (continued)
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List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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List of Figures
- Economic Environment: Annual GDP and Real GDP Growth, Global, 2022–2030
- Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, United States, 2022–2030
- Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, Europe, 2022–2030
- Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, India, 2022–2030
- Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, China, 2022–2030
- Terminal Tractors: Growth Drivers, Global, 2023–2030
- Terminal Tractors: Growth Restraints, Global, 2023–2030
- Cargo Ports: Energy Consumption Breakdown by Application, Global, 2022*
- eCommerce Market Revenue, Global, 2022–2030
- Number of Warehouses, Global, 2022–2030
- Diesel-powered Yard Tractor, Consumption and Emission Characteristics, United States, 2022*
- Trucking Trailer Industry, United States, 2022*
- Terminal Tractors: Growth Metrics, Global, 2022
- Terminal Tractor: Unit Sales Forecast, Global, 2022–2030
- Terminal Tractor: Unit Sales Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030
- Terminal Tractor: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2022–2030
- Terminal Tractor: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030
- Terminal Tractor: EIO Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Akilan Veerabatheren |
| Industries | Automotive |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Terminal Tractor Market Analysis |
| Keyword 2 | Global Tractor Industry Trends |
| Keyword 3 | Terminal Tractor Market Growth Analysis |
| List of Charts and Figures | Economic Environment: Annual GDP and Real GDP Growth, Global, 2022–2030~ Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, United States, 2022–2030~ Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, Europe, 2022–2030~ Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, India, 2022–2030~ Economic Environment: Annual GDP and GDP Growth, China, 2022–2030~ Terminal Tractors: Growth Drivers, Global, 2023–2030~ Terminal Tractors: Growth Restraints, Global, 2023–2030~ Cargo Ports: Energy Consumption Breakdown by Application, Global, 2022*~ eCommerce Market Revenue, Global, 2022–2030~ Number of Warehouses, Global, 2022–2030~ Diesel-powered Yard Tractor, Consumption and Emission Characteristics, United States, 2022*~ Trucking Trailer Industry, United States, 2022*~ Terminal Tractors: Growth Metrics, Global, 2022~ Terminal Tractor: Unit Sales Forecast, Global, 2022–2030~ Terminal Tractor: Unit Sales Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030~ Terminal Tractor: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2022–2030~ Terminal Tractor: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030~ Terminal Tractor: EIO Forecast by Region, Global, 2022–2030~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | PF73-01-00-00-00 |
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