Refrigerated Transportation: Market Research Report

April 2009 | 383 pages | ID: R52FB4F6465EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Refrigerated Transportation in US$ Millions The market for Refrigerated Transportation is analyzed by the following Product Segments: Refrigerated Vans, Refrigerated Trucks, and Refrigerated Trailers.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015.

The report profiles 264 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Carrier Transicold, Chereau SAS, EUROFRIGO S.R.L., FRIGOBLOCK Grosskopf GmbH, GAH (Refrigeration) Limited, Great Dane Trailers, Hubbard Products Ltd., Hyundai Translead, Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, Thermo King Corporation, Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, Inc., Klege Europ, Krone Nutzfahrzeuge, Lamberet Isotherms Ltd, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Morgan Corporation, Schmitz Cargobull AG, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Wabash National Corporation, Central Refrigerated Service, Inc., C.R. England, Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc., Greatwide Logistics Services, Inc., Kllm Transport Services, Marten Transport Ltd., Prime, Inc., and Stevens Transport, Inc.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

1. REFRIGERATED VANS

2. REFRIGERATED TRUCKS

3. REFRIGERATED TRAILERS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Introduction
Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by Region
Analysis by Product Segment
Market Overview
Refrigerated Transport by Road
Refrigerated Transport by Rail
Refrigerated Transport by Sea
Refrigerated Transport by Air

2. TRENDS AND ISSUES

Commodity Type Dictates Revenue for Transporters
Integrated Logistics Services Evolve to Simplify Perishable Goods Transportation
Transporters Drop Trailers to Save Time
Multi-Temperature Systems Reduce Multi-Trip Transportation
Controlled Atmosphere Containers Minimize Flower Transport Costs
Containerships Progressively Replace Reeferships
Protocols Enhance Refrigeration Systems for Transportation
Environmentalists Discourage Food Transport Over Long Distances
Containerships to Use Shore Power and Reduce Pollution

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Refrigerated Transportation
Refrigerated Road Vehicles
Refrigerated Vans
Refrigerated Trucks
Refrigerated Trailers
Refrigerated Railcars
Refrigerated Ships
Refrigerated Transport by Air
Refrigerated Transportation Containers
Insulated Containers
Integral Reefer Containers
Atmosphere Controlled Containers
Intermodal Refrigerated Containers
Intermodal Vs Multimodal Transport
Multi-Temperature Containers
Choice of Transport Mode
Evolution of Refrigerated Transportation
Transport Refrigeration Technologies
Ice Systems
Eutectic Systems
Mechanical Systems
Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems
Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems
Refrigerants
Artificial Refrigerants
Cryogenic Substances
Artificial Refrigerants in Refrigerated Transportation

4. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

Great Dane Develops CorroGuard and ThermoGuard
R.O.M Launches Strip Door Solution for Refrigerated Trucks
RTE Unveils GRIPTM
Thermo King Introduces New Temperature Controls
Carrier Introduces New LED Based Indicator
Industrial Nanotech Develops Nanotechnology Based Coating
Johnson Unveils Economical Cold Plates
PAR Develops Reefer Monitoring System
StarTrak Introduces New ReeferTrak® Sentry Solutions
StarTrak Launches New ReeferTrak Scout RFID Solutions
GE Extends VeriWise Service to Refrigerated Trailers
OEM Group Launches Secureseal System
Robert Bosch Unveils New Alternator
Terion Introduces FleetView 3R

5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES

International and Johnson Launch New Cold-Plate Truck Body
Isuzu Rolls Out Electric Powered Transport Refrigeration Unit
Kenworth Enhances W-900s and T-800s
Carrier Launches X2-Series Refrigerated Trailer Units
GE Announces New Integrated Refrigerated Trailer Lease Service
Great Dane Unveils Super LT
Schoeller Develops ComboLife 270 for Frozen Fruit Juice Transportation
Johnson Introduces Custom Fiberglass Trailers
ThermoSafe Introduces ThermoSafe® Durable Transport Container

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

United Technologies Acquires Carrier Transicold
Ingersoll-Rand Acquires Trane
A&R Logistics Acquires MCB and Alliance
Aura Acquires Emerald
DSV to Acquire Waagan Transport Group
Dachser Completes Acquisition of Tank Group
RWA and General Finance Acquire Container Assets of CHS
Shiga Transport Purchases RoadRailer Intermodal Equipment from Wabash
DSV Road Signs Acquisition Agreement with Termoline
StarTrak Partners with SkyBitz to Provide New ReeferTrak® Service
SVBW and One Auto Korea Sign Agreement
Clean Power and Voith Enter into Agreement
Azure Dynamics Bags Six Orders for LEEP Freeze System
DRS Receives Order for MTRCS Units
Exel Transportation Orders StarTrak ReeferTrak® Hardware and Data Services
FFE Proposes SkyBitz Solution for American Eagle
RTE Opens New Office
Rypos Emerges as Exclusive Distributor for Proventia
Trudell Expands Great Dane Dealership in Mid West
Carlisle Acquires Insulfoam
Challenger Proposes Acquires Lodwick Transport
CRX to Acquire Assets of Cronos Group
Fenway and Refrigerated Holdings Acquire East Coast Warehouse
Fenway Partners Completes Acquisition of Gemini Traffic Sales
GDL Acquires SFF
GATI Acquires Kausar India
Kelle's Transport Acquires Major Assets of Intermountain Express
Marubeni Completes Acquisition of Train Trailer Rentals
Norway Post Acquires Groupe Transflex
Pitts Enterprises Completes Acquisition of Dorsey Trailer
Southern Refrigerated Transport Acquires Assets of Covenant
Weber Acquires New Refrigerated Trailers
PAR LMS Enters into Agreement with Carrier Transicold
Industrial Nanotech Signs Agreement with Kwik
Daikin Receives First Supply Order from Carlisle
J.B. Hunt Opts for PAR's Solution
Millard Selects On-Demand TMS® of LeanLogistics
CONCOR Launches New Subsidiary
Scott’s McColl’s Group Launches Pure Logistics Brand
StarTrak Delivers ReeferTrak® Wireless Systems to Simmons
StarTrak Receives Order for GenTrak and Data Services
StarTrak Systems Enters into Supply Contract with Pro Transport
TRL Chooses PAR’s Refrigerated Trailer Tracking System
UWG Places an Order for Utility Refrigerated Van Trailers
Scotts McColl’s Takes Over ID Transport
Smithfield Foods Acquires Transfrigotren
Fortress Investment Group Acquires Carlisle Leasing From Marubeni
Innovate Logistics Takes Over Grampian Country Transport
Jacobson Acquires Southwest Storage & Distribution
Knight Transportation Purchases Roads West's Trucking Assets
Lindsay Australia Takes Over Bob Fountain Transport
Loading Automation Acquires AHS
Transx Acquires Vanalta Transpork, Luke’s Cartage and Executive Courier
Versacold Acquires P&O Cold Logistics
LCL Mediterranean Sets Up Joint Venture Company
Azure Dynamics Signs MoU with Kidron
Aura Signs Multiyear Distribution Contract with Emerald
DRS Technologies Bags Contract from the US Army
GMS Initiates New Shipping Service to China
GRP Westbury Transforms into Trumac Group
Rail Logistics Signs Contract with Washington State Department of Transport
StarTrak Receives US$10 Million Contract for GenTrak Wireless Tracking System
Lamberet Acquires Kerstner
ABN AMRO Capital Acquires McColl's and Scotts
Knight Transportation Takes Over Edwards Brothers
America Latina Logistics Negotiates New Agreements
DSV Unit Acquires Frigoscandia
Furia Receives US$3 Million Finance for Refrigerated TruckFleet Expansion

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Manufacturers Involved in Refrigerated Transportation
Carrier Transicold (US)
Chereau SAS (France)
EUROFRIGO S.R.L. (Italy)
FRIGOBLOCK Grosskopf GmbH (Germany)
GAH (Refrigeration) Limited (UK)
Great Dane Trailers (US)
Hubbard Products Ltd. (UK)
Hyundai Translead (US)
Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (US)
Thermo King Corporation (US)
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, Inc. (US)
Klege Europ (France)
Krone Nutzfahrzeuge (Germany)
Lamberet Isotherms Ltd (UK)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan)
Morgan Corporation (US)
Schmitz Cargobull AG (Germany)
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (US)
Wabash National Corporation (US)
Refrigerated Logistic Service Providers
Central Refrigerated Service, Inc. (US)
C.R. England (US)
Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. (US)
Greatwide Logistics Services, Inc. (US)
Kllm Transport Services (US)
Marten Transport Ltd. (US)
Prime, Inc. (US)
Stevens Transport, Inc. (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Geographic Region – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Vans by Geographic Region – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Vans by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Trucks by Geographic Region – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Trucks by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Trailers by Geographic Region – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Trailers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. NORTH AMERICA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Prominent Characteristics of the Market
Steady Growth in Refrigerated and Frozen Food Consumption
Refrigerated Transport Alters Import-Export Composition
Refrigerated Transport by Road
Refrigerated Logistics Services

Table 9. US Refrigerated Trucks Market (2008): Market Share of Revenues of Leading Carriers - C.R. England, Marten Transport, Frozen Food Express, Stevens Transport, Greatwide Logistics, Prime and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Refrigerated Transport by Sea
Refrigerated Transport by Rail
Refrigerated Transport by Air
Market Trends and Growth Factors
Demand for Refrigerated Transport Syncs with Fresh Agriculture Produce Seasons
Frozen Food Feeds Both US Population and Refrigerated Transport Market
Refrigerated Transport Revenues Lag Behind Dry Freight Transport Revenues
Freight Volume Grows Beyond Transport Infrastructure Capacity
Smaller Carriers Haul Less and Earn More
Fuel Price Trends Tend to Establish a Rhythm
Fuel and Raw Material Costs Upset Refrigerated Transport Profits
Refrigerated Transport by Rail Gains Momentum
CARB Enfolds TRU Engines In Pursuit of Clean Air
New Regulations and Guidelines Impede Profits
Demand for Higher Food Safety Induces Modernization of Refrigerated Transport
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select US Manufacturers and System Providers
Carrier Transicold
Great Dane Trailers
Hyundai Translead
Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited
Thermo King Corporation
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, Inc.
Morgan Corporation
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Wabash National Corporation
Select US Logistics Service Providers
Albert Shaffer Trucking, Inc.
Artic Express, Inc.
Central Refrigerated Service, Inc.
Choptank Transport
C.R. England
Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc.
Greatwide Logistics Services, Inc.
Honolulu Freight Service
Kllm Transport Services
Marten Transport Ltd.
Midwest Coast Transport, Inc.
Mitchell Transport
Prime, Inc.
Reefco Logistics, Inc.
Stevens Transport, Inc.
TransAm Trucking, Inc.

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 10. North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. North American 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd - A Major Japanese Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 12. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by Region
Analysis by Product Segment
Regulations Rule the Market
Market Trends and Growth Factors
Refrigerated Vans Ride on Food Industry Growth
Liberalization Favors Rented Refrigerated Vehicles
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Manufacturers and System Providers
Chereau SAS (France)
EUROFRIGO S.R.L. (Italy)
FRIGOBLOCK Grosskopf GmbH (Germany)
GAH (Refrigeration) Limited (UK)
Hubbard Products Ltd. (UK)
Klege Europ (France)
Krone Nutzfahrzeuge (Germany)
Lamberet Isotherms Ltd (UK)
Schmitz Cargobull AG (Germany)
Select UK Logistics Service Providers
Alsop Transport Services
Calderhead Refrigerated Transport Ltd.
Cambridge Refrigeration Technology
George Barker (Transport) Ltd

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 14. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. European 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Geographic Region– Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. European 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3A.FRANCE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Rentals Dominate Refrigerated Transportation Market

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 18. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. French 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3B.GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 20. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. German 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3C.ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 22. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Italian 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3D.UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analysis

Table 24. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. UK 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3E.SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 26. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3F.RUSSIA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Import Oriented Market

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 28. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Russian 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3G.REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 30. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
General Market Characteristics
Australia
Innovation Oriented Market
China
Rapidly Growing Market

Table 32. Chinese Refrigerated Transportation Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown by Transport Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

India
A Promising New Market

Table 33. Percentage Share of Wastage in Total Production in India (2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Percentage Share Breakdown of Cold Chain Facilities in India (2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Huge Demand for Refrigerated Transport
Blossoming Floriculture Business Impels Temperature Controlled Transport Growth
Organized Retailing
Pakistan
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
GATI Limited (India)
Kausar India Limited (India)

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 35. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. REST OF WORLD

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Latin America - A Major Reefer Market
Mexico
Favorable Demographic Profile Drives the Market
Refrigerated Transport by Road
Refrigerated Transport by Rail
Refrigerated Transport by Sea
Refrigerated Transport by Air
Peru
A Major Importer of Refrigerated Vehicles
Price and Quality Dictate Sale of Refrigerated Vehicles
Middle East & Africa
Fruits and Vegetables Drive Refrigerated Transport in Middle East and Africa
Exports Drive Refrigerated Transportation in South Africa
Strategic Corporate Developments

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 37. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerated Transportation by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Vans, Trucks and Trailers Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE