Semi-Trailer Market

Published Mar 15, 2025

Length 280 Pages

SKU # ALMR20275267

Description

Semi-trailers are non-motorized vehicles designed to be towed by heavy-duty trucks or tractors, primarily used for transporting goods and materials across various industries. The market includes a diverse array of trailer types tailored to specific transportation needs, such as dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, tankers, lowboys, and specialized trailers like automobile carriers and livestock trailers.

Rise in e-commerce has increased the demand for efficient transportation of goods from distribution centers to consumers, with dry vans playing a crucial role in securely transporting a diverse array of products such as electronics, clothing, and household goods. Dry vans provide protection from environmental elements and theft, making them important to the e-commerce industry. Furthermore, advancements in logistics and supply chain management have further created demand for dry vans across a wide range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, and food distribution.

The global semi-trailer market is segmented into type, number of axles, end user and region. By type the global market is segregated into flatbed, lowboy, dry van, refrigerated, tankers, and others. By number of axles the global market is analysed into less than 3 axles, 3 to 4 axles, and more than 4 axles. Based on end user the market is segregated into heavy industry, construction, medical, food and beverage, oil and gas, textile industry, and others. Region wise the global market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.

The global semi-trailer market is benefiting from rapid growth and expansion of e-commerce distribution channels. With rise in online shopping, there is increase in demand for efficient and reliable delivery systems. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers are continuously expanding their distribution networks to meet consumer expectations for fast and accurate delivery.

For instance, in May 2024, Amazon introduced a fleet of 50 battery-electric heavy-duty trucks in California. These trucks will be utilized in the initial stage of logistics, transporting goods from container ships at the ports to fulfillment centers, and in the intermediary stage, moving packages between fulfillment centers and delivery centers. Also, packages are expected to be distributed by Amazon's last-mile fleet, which includes electric delivery vans manufactured by Rivian.

To accommodate the growth of e-commerce, more semi-trailers are required to transport goods from warehouses to various distribution points and final delivery locations. Semi-trailers, particularly dry vans and refrigerated trailers, are essential in this logistics chain as they offer the flexibility and capacity needed to handle large volumes of diverse products. For example, during peak shopping seasons such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the need for additional semi-trailers increases to handle the surge in online orders. Thus, expansion of e-commerce coupled with increase in demand for semi-trailers for logistics, further fuels the market growth.

Rise in use of multiple transportation modes, is also known as intermodal transportation, and it is a key driver for the growth of the semi-trailer market. Intermodal transportation involves the use of more than one mode of transportation such as trucks, trains, and ships to move goods efficiently over long distances. This approach is particularly helps in optimizing logistics operations, reducing costs, and improving delivery times.

Growing focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions also drives the adoption of intermodal transportation. This approach combines the use of rail and ship transport, which are typically more fuel-efficient for long-distance travel, with semi-trailers for shorter routes. The use of multiple transportation modes allows companies to reduce operational cost. For instance, in January 2024, Bison Transport announced a partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to offer international intermodal services, aiming to provide greater transportation flexibility to its customers. This collaboration addresses the growing demand from global shippers for diverse routing options. The partnership is expected to leverage CPKC's north-south rail corridor, which links Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, along with Bison Transport's fleet of 3,000 tractors and 10,000 trailers. CPKC operates 17 intermodal facilities across North America.

Semi-trailers play a vital role in this intermodal system. They are designed to be easily transferred between different modes of transportation without unloading the cargo, ensuring a seamless transition from one mode to another. For instance, a semi-trailer can be loaded onto a flatcar for rail transport over long distances, then transferred to a truck for final delivery. This flexibility makes semi-trailers indispensable in intermodal transportation.

The key companies profiled in the report include China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd., Fontaine Trailer , Great Dane, a division of Great Dane LLC, Hyundai Translead, KRONE Trailer, MAC Trailer, STI HOLDINGS, INC., Timpte Inc, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC. , and Wabash National Corporation.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the semi-trailer market analysis from 2023 to 2033 to identify the prevailing semi-trailer market opportunities.
The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
In-depth analysis of the semi-trailer market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global semi-trailer market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Key Market Segments

By Type

Flatbed
Lowboy
Dry van
Refrigerated
Tankers
Others

By Number of axles

Less Than 3 Axles
3 To 4 Axles
More Than 4 Axles

By End-use industry

Textile Industry
Others
Heavy industry
Construction
Medical
Food and Beverage
Oil and Gas

By Region

North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
Fontaine Trailer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC.
Wabash National Corporation
KRONE Trailer
STI HOLDINGS, INC.
MAC Trailer
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD, LLC
Great Dane, a division of Great Dane LLC
Timpte Inc
China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.The research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: 1.1. Report description; 1.2. Key market segments; 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders; 1.4. Research methodology; 1.4.1. Primary research; 1.4.2. Secondary research; 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 2.1. CXO perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW: 3.1. Market definition and scope; 3.2. Key findings; 3.2.1. Top impacting factors; 3.2.2. Top investment pockets; 3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis; 3.3.1. Moderate to high bargaining power of suppliers; 3.3.2. Moderate to high threat of new entrants; 3.3.3. Moderate threat of substitutes; 3.3.4. Low to moderate intensity of rivalry; 3.3.5. Moderate bargaining power of buyers; 3.4. Market dynamics; 3.4.1. Drivers; 3.4.1.1. Expansion of e-commerce distribution networks; 3.4.1.2. Growing use of multiple transportation modes; 3.4.1.3. Technological advancements; 3.4.2. Restraints; 3.4.2.1. High initial costs of semi-trailer; 3.4.2.2. Strict regulations of emissions and safety regulations; 3.4.3. Opportunities; 3.4.3.1. Surge in investment in green technologies and sustainable practices; 3.4.3.2. Introduction of smart trailers with integration of IoT and telematics
CHAPTER 4: SEMI-TRAILER MARKET, BY TYPE: 4.1. Overview; 4.1.1. Market size and forecast; 4.2. Flatbed; 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country; 4.3. Lowboy; 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country; 4.4. Dry van; 4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.4.3. Market share analysis by country; 4.5. Refrigerated; 4.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.5.3. Market share analysis by country; 4.6. Tankers; 4.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.6.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.6.3. Market share analysis by country; 4.7. Others; 4.7.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 4.7.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 4.7.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: SEMI-TRAILER MARKET, BY NUMBER OF AXLES: 5.1. Overview; 5.1.1. Market size and forecast; 5.2. Less Than 3 Axles; 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country; 5.3. 3 To 4 Axles; 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country; 5.4. More Than 4 Axles; 5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: SEMI-TRAILER MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY: 6.1. Overview; 6.1.1. Market size and forecast; 6.2. Heavy industry; 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.2.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.3. Construction; 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.3.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.4. Medical; 6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.4.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.5. Food and Beverage; 6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.5.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.6. Oil and Gas; 6.6.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.6.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.7. Textile Industry; 6.7.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.7.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.7.3. Market share analysis by country; 6.8. Others; 6.8.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 6.8.2. Market size and forecast, by region; 6.8.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 7: SEMI-TRAILER MARKET, BY REGION: 7.1. Overview; 7.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region; 7.2. North America; 7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by country; 7.2.5.1. U.S.; 7.2.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.2.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.2.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.2.5.2. Canada; 7.2.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.2.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.2.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.2.5.3. Mexico; 7.2.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.2.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.2.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3. Europe; 7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by country; 7.3.5.1. UK; 7.3.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3.5.2. Germany; 7.3.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3.5.3. France; 7.3.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3.5.4. Italy; 7.3.5.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.5.4.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.3.5.5. Rest of Europe; 7.3.5.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.3.5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.3.5.5.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4. Asia-Pacific; 7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4.5. Market size and forecast, by country; 7.4.5.1. China; 7.4.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4.5.2. Japan; 7.4.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4.5.3. India; 7.4.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4.5.4. South Korea; 7.4.5.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.5.4.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.4.5.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific; 7.4.5.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.4.5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.4.5.5.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.5. LAMEA; 7.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities; 7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.5.4. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.5.5. Market size and forecast, by country; 7.5.5.1. Latin America; 7.5.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.5.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.5.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.5.5.2. Middle East; 7.5.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.5.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.5.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry; 7.5.5.3. Africa; 7.5.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type; 7.5.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Number of axles; 7.5.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by End-use industry
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE: 8.1. Introduction; 8.2. Top winning strategies; 8.3. Product mapping of top 10 player; 8.4. Competitive dashboard; 8.5. Competitive heatmap; 8.6. Top player positioning, 2023
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES: 9.1. China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.; 9.1.1. Company overview; 9.1.2. Key executives; 9.1.3. Company snapshot; 9.1.4. Operating business segments; 9.1.5. Product portfolio; 9.1.6. Business performance; 9.2. Fontaine Trailer; 9.2.1. Company overview; 9.2.2. Key executives; 9.2.3. Company snapshot; 9.2.4. Operating business segments; 9.2.5. Product portfolio; 9.2.6. Key strategic moves and developments; 9.3. Great Dane, a division of Great Dane LLC; 9.3.1. Company overview; 9.3.2. Key executives; 9.3.3. Company snapshot; 9.3.4. Operating business segments; 9.3.5. Product portfolio; 9.4. HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD, LLC; 9.4.1. Company overview; 9.4.2. Key executives; 9.4.3. Company snapshot; 9.4.4. Operating business segments; 9.4.5. Product portfolio; 9.4.6. Business performance; 9.4.7. Key strategic moves and developments; 9.5. KRONE Trailer; 9.5.1. Company overview; 9.5.2. Key executives; 9.5.3. Company snapshot; 9.5.4. Operating business segments; 9.5.5. Product portfolio; 9.5.6. Business performance; 9.6. MAC Trailer; 9.6.1. Company overview; 9.6.2. Key executives; 9.6.3. Company snapshot; 9.6.4. Operating business segments; 9.6.5. Product portfolio; 9.6.6. Key strategic moves and developments; 9.7. STI HOLDINGS, INC.; 9.7.1. Company overview; 9.7.2. Key executives; 9.7.3. Company snapshot; 9.7.4. Operating business segments; 9.7.5. Product portfolio; 9.8. Timpte Inc; 9.8.1. Company overview; 9.8.2. Key executives; 9.8.3. Company snapshot; 9.8.4. Operating business segments; 9.8.5. Product portfolio; 9.8.6. Key strategic moves and developments; 9.9. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC.; 9.9.1. Company overview; 9.9.2. Key executives; 9.9.3. Company snapshot; 9.9.4. Operating business segments; 9.9.5. Product portfolio; 9.10. Wabash National Corporation; 9.10.1. Company overview; 9.10.2. Key executives; 9.10.3. Company snapshot; 9.10.4. Operating business segments; 9.10.5. Product portfolio; 9.10.6. Business performance; 9.10.7. Key strategic moves and developments

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