Terminal Tractor Market
Terminal Tractor Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Propulsion (Diesel, Electric, and Others), by Application (Port Terminal, Distribution Centers, Warehouse, and Others), and by Vehicle Type (Manual, and Automated) Forecast Period (2024-2031)
Terminal tractor market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Terminal tractors are specialized hauling vehicles used in confined spaces such as shipping yards, warehouses, and intermodal facilities. They have a single-person cab, a full rear door, a short wheelbase, low-power engines, and a fifth-wheel coupling. They are used in busy shipping ports, warehouses, distribution centers, intermodal facilities, and manufacturing plants for moving containers. Benefits include maneuverability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and versatility.
Market Dynamics
Growing global trade and e-commerce sector
As the volume of cargo shipments increases across countries, airports, and seaports will need to upgrade their equipment to improve terminal throughput. Terminal tractors play a vital role in moving trailers and containers around these facilities, and an increase in trade activity will necessitate more of them. Therefore, key investors are investing in terminal tractor startups to increase the production of advanced terminal tractors. For instance, in January 2023, Outrider Technologies Inc., a startup developing autonomous yard trucks, secured $73.0 million in Series C funding led by FM Capital. Based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider's electric yard trucks autonomously tow trailers from parking areas to loading docks using onboard navigation software and robotic arms to connect brake and electric lines automatically. The company's cloud-based logistics platform, Mission Control, coordinates trailer movements.
Increased automation in the logistics industry
Automation is a major trend in the logistics industry, and terminal tractors are no exception. Manufacturers are developing autonomous terminal tractors that can operate without a human driver. This can improve efficiency and safety in terminals, and it is likely to be a major driver of growth in the market in the coming years. For instance, in August 2022, Terberg Taylor Americas Group, LLC, a collaboration between Taylor Group of Companies and Royal Terberg Group, established a manufacturing facility in Mississippi with a USD 20 million investment. This venture aims to build, sell, and rent Terberg terminal tractors, with the first tractor expected to roll out by mid-2024. Leveraging the successful partnership between the two family-owned businesses, Terberg Taylor Americas Group will utilize scalable designs to meet production demands and customize various Terberg models according to customer specifications.
Market Segmentation
- Based on propulsion, the market is segmented into diesel, electric, and other including hybrid and CNG.
- Based on application, the market is segmented into port terminals, distribution centers, warehouses, and others including manufacturing and utilities.
- Based on vehicle type, the market is bifurcated into manual and automated.
Automated Vehicle Sub-segment to Hold a Considerable Market Share
The automated sub-segment in terminal tractors has the potential to hold a significant market share due to its advantages such as increased efficiency, safety, and cost reduction. Automated tractors can operate 24/7 without breaks, leading to faster turnaround times and improved operational efficiency. Automated systems can be easily scaled up or down to meet operational demands. Despite these, the long-term benefits of automation are compelling, leading to early adopters and increased market share.
Regional Outlook
The global terminal tractor market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Global Terminal Tractor Market Growth by Region 2024-2031
Asia-Pacific Holds Major Market Share
Asia-Pacific holds a major share of the global terminal tractor market. The rapid urbanization and increasing demand for efficient cargo movement with the growing e-commerce sector are key contributors to the high share of the regional market. Developing economies are experiencing a boom in trade, requiring robust logistics infrastructure. Major manufacturing hubs require efficient intra-logistics solutions. Government initiatives promote automation and infrastructure development, leading to increased investment in modern terminal tractors.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies serving the global terminal tractor market include Cargotech Corp. (Kalmar), Konecranes Oyj, Sany Group, Terberg Group BV, and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global terminal tractor market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Region
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Key Company Analysis
3.2. Cargotec Corp. (Kalmar)
3.2.1. Overview
3.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.2.4. Recent Developments
3.3. Konecranes Oyj
3.3.1. Overview
3.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.4. Recent Developments
3.4. Sany Group
3.4.1. Overview
3.4.2. Financial Analysis
3.4.3. SWOT Analysis
3.4.4. Recent Developments
3.5. Key Strategy Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global Terminal Tractor Market by Propulsion
4.1.1. Diesel
4.1.2. Electric
4.1.3. Others (Hybrid/CNG)
4.2. Global Terminal Tractor Market by Application
4.2.1. Port Terminal
4.2.2. Distribution Centers
4.2.3. Warehouse
4.2.4. Others (Manufacturing and Utilities)
4.3. Global Terminal Tractor Market by Vehicle Type
4.4.1 Manual
4.4.2 Automated
5. Regional Analysis
5.1. North America
5.1.1. United States
5.1.2. Canada
5.2. Europe
5.2.1. UK
5.2.2. Germany
5.2.3. Italy
5.2.4. Spain
5.2.5. France
5.2.6. Rest of Europe
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.1. China
5.3.2. India
5.3.3. Japan
5.3.4. South Korea
5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4. Rest of the World
5.4.1. Latin America
5.4.2. Middle East & Africa
6. Company Profiles
6.1. Autocar, Inc.
6.2. Capacity Trucks, Inc.
6.3. CVS Ferrari SPA GmbH
6.4. Gaussin
6.5. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
6.6. Liebherr Group
6.7. Linde PLC
6.8. MAFI Transport-System
6.9. Mol CY
6.10. Outrider Technologies, Inc.
6.11. Terberg Group BV
6.12. TICO Tractors
6.13. Volvo AB
6.14. Wiese USA
1. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROPULSION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
2. GLOBAL DIESEL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
3. GLOBAL ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
4. GLOBAL OTHER PROPULSION TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
5. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
6. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR PORT TERMINAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
7. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
8. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR WAREHOUSE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
9. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
10. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
11. GLOBAL MANUAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
12. GLOBAL AUTOMATED TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
13. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
14. NORTH AMERICAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
15. NORTH AMERICAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROPULSION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. NORTH AMERICAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. NORTH AMERICAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. EUROPEAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. EUROPEAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROPULSION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. EUROPEAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. EUROPEAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. ASIA-PACIFIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. ASIA-PACIFIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. ASIA-PACIFIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROPULSION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. ASIA-PACIFIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. REST OF THE WORLD TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. REST OF THE WORLD TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROPULSION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. REST OF THE WORLD TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
29. REST OF THE WORLD TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
1. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY PROPULSION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
2. GLOBAL DIESEL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET FOR DIESEL MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
3. GLOBAL ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
4. GLOBAL OTHER PROPULSION TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
5. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
6. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR PORT TERMINAL MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
7. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTER MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
8. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR WAREHOUSE MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
9. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR FOR OTHER APPLICATION MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
10. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
11. GLOBAL MANUAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
12. GLOBAL AUTOMATED TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
13. GLOBAL TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
14. US TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
15. CANADA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. UK TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. FRANCE TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. GERMANY TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. ITALY TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. SPAIN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. REST OF EUROPE TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. INDIA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. CHINA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. JAPAN TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. SOUTH KOREA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. LATIN AMERICA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TERMINAL TRACTOR MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
