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Increasing Freight Demands Driving Market Growth
10-Oct-2014
North America
Market Research
NB76-01-00-00-00
TP00023-NA-MR_08694
This strategic insight provides an outlook of growth opportunities in the Latin American rail freight market, primarily covering Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Secondary and primary research was conducted, including interviews with suppliers, regulation authorities, and distributors. The study discusses key trends, market drivers, opportunities, market size, and the forecast of rolling stock deliveries. It also highlights competitive factors, competitor market shares, and product portfolio. Key conclusions and a future outlook have been provided. The base year is 2013; the forecast period is through 2020.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Overview of Rail Traffic in LATAM
Executive Summary— Overview of Rail Electrification
Executive Summary—Overview of Locomotive Market Share
LATAM Technology Roadmap
Key Findings and Future Outlook
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEM/Participant Groups Included in this Study
Rail Market Segmentation
Market Definitions
Rail Operators in LATAM
Concession Agreements Allow Operators to Invest in Infrastructure
Key Investment Focus of Concessioner
Inadequate Rail Infrastructure in Several LATAM Nations
Freight Locomotive Fleet Average Age—Distribution by Country
Modern Locomotives versus Infrastructure
Distribution Fleet by Manufacturer—Total LATAM Market
Evolution of Purchasing Preferences in LATAM
Key Technology Trends in LATAM Freight Locomotives
Genset Locomotives are Ideal for the LATAM Market
High Interest Levels In Genset Locomotives Lead to Local Production
Impact of Top 4 Mega Trends on the LATAM Rail Market
Impact of Top 4 Mega Trends on the LATAM Rail Market (continued)
Impact of Top 4 Mega Trends on the LATAM Rail Market (continued)
Latin American Rail Freight Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Latin American Rail Freight Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Distribution of Locomotives in Active Service by Age
Population Distribution of Locomotives by Age and Power
Population Distribution of Locomotives by OEM
Locomotives Purchased in the Last 10 Years (2004–2013)
Forecast of Total Track Length 2013–2020
Forecast of Electrified Track Length 2013–2030
Forecast of Locomotives in Installed Base 2013–2020
Forecast of Freight Wagons in Installed Base 2013–2020
Total Number of Identified Locomotives Sold from the United States to Brazil: 643
GE Dominates the Order Books for Refurbished Locomotives
The C30-7 Locomotive is the Most Favored Refurbished Model
Overview of the Rail Industry in Argentina
Argentina is Likely to Invest Approximately $3.98 billion in Mines
Rail Investments in Argentina are in Excess of $14.4 billion (Until 2023)
Most of Argentina’s Rail Network is Broad Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Argentina
NCA and ALL are the Leading Rail Freight Operators
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Argentina
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Overview of the Rail Industry in Brazil
PAC: A Program to Accelerate Growth
Most of the Rail Network in Brazil is Metric Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Brazil
MRS and ALL are the Leading Rail Freight Operators
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Brazil
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Overview of the Rail Industry in Chile
Most of the Rail Network in Chile is Metric Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Chile
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Chile
Case Study: Chile’s Triennial Plan to Revitalize Rail
Case Study: Chile’s Triennial Plan to Revitalize Rail (continued)
Case Study: Chile’s Triennial Plan to Revitalize Rail (continued)
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Overview of the Rail Industry in Colombia
Most of the Rail Network in Colombia is Metric Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Colombia
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Colombia
Investments in Colombian Railways
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Overview of the Rail Industry in Mexico
The United States is the Largest Importer of Rail Freight from Mexico
Most of the Rail Network in Mexico is Standard Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Mexico
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Mexico
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Overview of the Rail Industry in Peru
Most of the Rail Network in Peru is Standard Gauge
Overview of the Rail Freight Market in Peru
Overview of the Locomotive Market in Colombia
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
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| Author | Shyam Raman |
| Industries | Transportation and Logistics |
| WIP Number | NB76-01-00-00-00 |
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