Refrigerated Transport Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2032
Market Report I 2025-03-30 I 300 Pages I Infinium Global Research and Consulting Solutions
The report on the global refrigerated transport market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2022-2032. The global refrigerated transport market was valued at USD 109.22 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 179.61 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 6.55% during the forecast period 2024-2032. The study on refrigerated transport market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2022-2032.
The report on refrigerated transport market is a comprehensive study and presentation of drivers, restraints, opportunities, demand factors, market size, forecasts, and trends in the global refrigerated transport market over the period of 2022-2032. Moreover, the report is a collective presentation of primary and secondary research findings.
Porter's five forces model in the report provides insights into the competitive rivalry, supplier and buyer positions in the market and opportunities for the new entrants in the global refrigerated transport market over the period of 2022-2032. Further, IGR- Growth Matrix gave in the report brings an insight into the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider.
Report Findings
1) Drivers
- Increasing demand for perishable goods drives growth in the refrigerated transport market.
- Growth in e-commerce and online grocery shopping fueling the requirement for efficient cold chain logistics which drives the market growth.
2) Restraints
- High initial investment costs and maintenance expenses hinder the expansion of the refrigerated transport market.
3) Opportunities
- Technological advancements and innovations offer opportunities for efficiency enhancement and market expansion in refrigerated transport.
Research Methodology
A) Primary Research
Our primary research involves extensive interviews and analysis of the opinions provided by the primary respondents. The primary research starts with identifying and approaching the primary respondents, the primary respondents are approached include
1. Key Opinion Leaders associated with Infinium Global Research
2. Internal and External subject matter experts
3. Professionals and participants from the industry
Our primary research respondents typically include
1. Executives working with leading companies in the market under review
2. Product/brand/marketing managers
3. CXO level executives
4. Regional/zonal/ country managers
5. Vice President level executives.
B) Secondary Research
Secondary research involves extensive exploring through the secondary sources of information available in both the public domain and paid sources. At Infinium Global Research, each research study is based on over 500 hours of secondary research accompanied by primary research. The information obtained through the secondary sources is validated through the crosscheck on various data sources.
The secondary sources of the data typically include
1. Company reports and publications
2. Government/institutional publications
3. Trade and associations journals
4. Databases such as WTO, OECD, World Bank, and among others.
5. Websites and publications by research agencies
Segment Covered
The global refrigerated transport market is segmented on the basis of mode of transport, application, technology, and temperature.
The Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
- Road
- Air
- Sea
- Railways
The Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
- Chilled Food Products
- Frozen Food Products
The Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
- Vapor Compression Systems
- Cryogenic Systems
- Eutectic Systems
- Others
The Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
- Single Temperature
- Multi-Temperature
Company Profiles
The companies covered in the report include
- DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
- GAH (Refrigeration) LTD.
- Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
- Wabash National Corporation
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
- Carrier
- Swift Transportation
- HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
- Schmitz Cargobull AG
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC.
What does this Report Deliver?
1. Comprehensive analysis of the global as well as regional markets of the refrigerated transport market.
2. Complete coverage of all the segments in the refrigerated transport market to analyze the trends, developments in the global market and forecast of market size up to 2032.
3. Comprehensive analysis of the companies operating in the global refrigerated transport market. The company profile includes analysis of product portfolio, revenue, SWOT analysis and latest developments of the company.
4. IGR- Growth Matrix presents an analysis of the product segments and geographies that market players should focus to invest, consolidate, expand and/or diversify.
Table of Content
Chapter 1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Research Methods
1.3. Research Approaches
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Refrigerated Transport Market Highlights
2.2. Refrigerated Transport Market Projection
2.3. Refrigerated Transport Market Regional Highlights
Chapter 3. Global Refrigerated Transport Market Overview
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Drivers
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.4. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis
3.4.1. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Mode of Transport
3.4.2. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Application
3.4.3. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Technology
3.4.4. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Temperature
3.4.5. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Region
3.5. Value Chain Analysis of Refrigerated Transport Market
Chapter 4. Refrigerated Transport Market Macro Indicator Analysis
Chapter 5. Company Profiles and Competitive Landscape
5.1. Competitive Landscape in the Global Refrigerated Transport Market
5.2. Companies Profiles
5.2.1. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
5.2.2. GAH (Refrigeration) LTD.
5.2.3. Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
5.2.4. Wabash National Corporation
5.2.5. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
5.2.6. Carrier
5.2.7. Swift Transportation
5.2.8. HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
5.2.9. Schmitz Cargobull AG
5.2.10. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC.
Chapter 6. Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
6.1. Road
6.2. Air
6.3. Sea
6.4. Railways
Chapter 7. Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
7.1. Chilled Food Products
7.2. Frozen Food Products
Chapter 8. Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
8.1. Vapor Compression Systems
8.2. Cryogenic Systems
8.3. Eutectic Systems
8.4. Others
Chapter 9. Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
9.1. Single Temperature
9.2. Multi-temperature
Chapter 10. Global Refrigerated Transport Market by Region 2024-2032
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.1.2. North America Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.1.3. North America Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.1.4. North America Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.1.5. North America Refrigerated Transport Market by Country
10.1.5.1. The U.S. Refrigerated Transport Market
10.1.5.1.1. The U.S. Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.1.5.1.2. The U.S. Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.1.5.1.3. The U.S. Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.1.5.1.4. The U.S. Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.1.5.2. Canada Refrigerated Transport Market
10.1.5.2.1. Canada Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.1.5.2.2. Canada Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.1.5.2.3. Canada Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.1.5.2.4. Canada Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.1.5.3. Mexico Refrigerated Transport Market
10.1.5.3.1. Mexico Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.1.5.3.2. Mexico Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.1.5.3.3. Mexico Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.1.5.3.4. Mexico Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.2.2. Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.2.3. Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.2.4. Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.2.5. Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Country
10.2.5.1. Germany Refrigerated Transport Market
10.2.5.1.1. Germany Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.2.5.1.2. Germany Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.2.5.1.3. Germany Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.2.5.1.4. Germany Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.2.5.2. United Kingdom Refrigerated Transport Market
10.2.5.2.1. United Kingdom Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.2.5.2.2. United Kingdom Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.2.5.2.3. United Kingdom Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.2.5.2.4. United Kingdom Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.2.5.3. France Refrigerated Transport Market
10.2.5.3.1. France Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.2.5.3.2. France Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.2.5.3.3. France Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.2.5.3.4. France Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.2.5.4. Rest of Europe Refrigerated Transport Market
10.2.5.4.1. Rest of Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.2.5.4.2. Rest of Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.2.5.4.3. Rest of Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.2.5.4.4. Rest of Europe Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.3.3. Asia Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Country
10.3.5.1. China Refrigerated Transport Market
10.3.5.1.1. China Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.3.5.1.2. China Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.3.5.1.3. China Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.3.5.1.4. China Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.3.5.2. Japan Refrigerated Transport Market
10.3.5.2.1. Japan Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.3.5.2.2. Japan Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.3.5.2.3. Japan Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.3.5.2.4. Japan Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.3.5.3. India Refrigerated Transport Market
10.3.5.3.1. India Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.3.5.3.2. India Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.3.5.3.3. India Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.3.5.3.4. India Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.3.5.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market
10.3.5.4.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.3.5.4.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.3.5.4.3. Rest of Asia-Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.3.5.4.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.4. RoW
10.4.1. RoW Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.4.2. RoW Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.4.3. RoW Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.4.4. RoW Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.4.5. RoW Refrigerated Transport Market by Sub-region
10.4.5.1. Latin America Refrigerated Transport Market
10.4.5.1.1. Latin America Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.4.5.1.2. Latin America Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.4.5.1.3. Latin America Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.4.5.1.4. Latin America Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.4.5.2. Middle East Refrigerated Transport Market
10.4.5.2.1. Middle East Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.4.5.2.2. Middle East Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.4.5.2.3. Middle East Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.4.5.2.4. Middle East Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
10.4.5.3. Africa Refrigerated Transport Market
10.4.5.3.1. Africa Refrigerated Transport Market by Mode of Transport
10.4.5.3.2. Africa Refrigerated Transport Market by Application
10.4.5.3.3. Africa Refrigerated Transport Market by Technology
10.4.5.3.4. Africa Refrigerated Transport Market by Temperature
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