Global Freight Cars Market Trends 2024, Forecast To 2033
11 Jan, 2024
The freight cars market size increased from $178.67 billion in 2023 to $187.15 billion in 2024, showcasing a 4.7% CAGR. Historical growth is linked to supportive government schemes, railway network projects, digitalization, and growth in end-user industries. Predicting steady growth, the market is projected to reach $225.91 billion in 2028, with a 4.8% CAGR. Anticipated drivers include government investments, increased transportation activities, future fleet management practices, and prioritization of fleet maintenance. Key trends encompass technology advancements, sustainability focus, carbon emissions reduction, automation adoption, and product development in freight transportation.
Global Freight Cars Market Key Driver
Government initiatives, such as India's "Shoonya" initiative launched by Niti Aayog, are expected to boost the growth of the freight car market. The initiative aims to fully electrify fleet vehicles in the urban freight sector within the next two years, aligning with efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Government steps to increase rail freight, as seen in India, are poised to enhance the demand for freight cars during the forecast period.
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The freight cars market covered in this report is segmented –
1)By Type: Intermodals, Tank Wagons, Freight Cars
2)By Application: Coal, Petroleum And Chemicals, Metals And Minerals, Automobiles, Agricultural Products, Other Applications
3)By End-Use Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Government & Defense, Automotive & Transportation, Marine
By Geography: The regions covered in the freight cars market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. Among these regions
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the freight cars market in 2023. North America was the second largest region in the freight cars market. The regions covered in the freight cars market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
Major Freight Cars Industry Players
Canadian National Railway, DB Schenker, SBB Cargo AG, Union Pacific Railroad, Kansas City Southern, CSX Corporation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Housatonic Railroad Company, Linfox Pty Ltd, Trinity Rail Group LLC, Greenbrier Companies, National Steel Car Ltd., American Railcar Industries Inc., FreightCar America Inc., The Andersons Rail Group, GATX Corporation, Union Tank Car Company, Trinity Industries Inc., CIMC Railcar, GB Railfreight, CRRC Corporation Limited, CSR Corporation Limited, Bombardier Inc., Siemens Mobility, Alstom, Stadler Rail AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Rail Italy SpA, Hyundai Rotem Company, Talgo Group, Newag SA, Skoda Transportation AS, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles
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Freight Cars Market Overview
Freight cars are a type of railroad car, rolling stock, or motor vehicle that is designed to transport goods such as cargo, food grains, oil, minerals, and other goods on a rail transport system that is designed to transport large amounts of goods that can be delivered to both long and short distance destinations.
Freight Cars Global Market Report 2023 provides data on the global freight cars market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The freight cars market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.