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Intermodals Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20824866

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Intermodals Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses intermodals market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for intermodals ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The intermodals market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Container-On-Flatcar (COFC); Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC)

2) By Equipment Type: Standard Containers; Refrigerated Containers (Reefers); Tank And Specialized Containers; Standard Trailers; Refrigerated And Specialty Trailers

3) By Service Type: Door-To-Door Intermodal; Terminal-To-Terminal Intermodal; Port-Based Intermodal; Cross-Border Intermodal

4) By Cargo Type: Dry Cargo; Liquid Cargo; Temperature-Controlled Cargo; Hazardous Cargo; General Cargo

5) By Application: Oil And Gas; Aerospace And Defense; Industrial And Manufacturing; Construction; Chemical; Food And Beverages; Healthcare; Retail And E-Commerce; Automotive; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Container-On-Flatcar (COFC): Standard Shipping Containers; Refrigerated Containers (Reefers); Tank Containers; Specialized Containers

2) By Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC): Standard Highway Trailers; Refrigerated Trailers; Specialty Trailers

Companies Mentioned: BNSF Railway; Norfolk Southern Railway; Union Pacific Railroad; Canadian National Railway; Deutsche Bahn; CSX Transportation; Schneider National, Inc; SNCF; Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight); KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC.; China State Railway Group Co. Ltd.; Container Corp. of India Ltd.; Indian Railways; KiwiRail Ltd.; PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero); Qube Holdings Ltd.; Twentieth Super Pace Nominees Pty Ltd; SF Express Co. Ltd.; Deppon Logistics Co. Ltd.; HOAU Logistics Company Limited; Shanghai CNEX Express Co. Ltd.; COSCO Logistics; Barrington Freight Ltd.; Coyote Logistics Europe; TransContainer; Emperor Franz Joseph Railway; GW Train Regio; Caile Ferate Romane; CFR Marfa; J.B. Hunt intermodal; XPO Logistics; Swift Intermodal; The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); Kansas City Southern; Hudson Bay Railway Co.; Panalpina; Yusen Logistics; Fox Brasil; Almar Group; Trenes Metropolitanos; Brazil Great Southern Railway; Ferrocarril Transandino; Saudi Railway Company; Israel Railways Ltd. Iraq Republic Railways Co.; Middle East Rail; Turkish State Railways (TCDD); Egyptian National Railways (ENR); Transnet SOC Ltd.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Intermodals Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Intermodals Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Intermodals Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Intermodals Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.5 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Rail-Based Intermodal Freight Transport
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Containerized Cargo Movement
4.2.3 Growing Use Of Refrigerated Intermodal Solutions
4.2.4 Expansion Of Cross-Border Freight Corridors
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Cost And Emission Optimization
5. Intermodals Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Industrial And Manufacturing Companies
5.2 Oil And Gas Companies
5.3 Chemical Producers
5.4 Food And Beverage Companies
5.5 Construction Firms
6. Intermodals Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Intermodals Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Intermodals PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Intermodals Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Intermodals Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Intermodals Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Intermodals Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Intermodals Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Container-On-Flatcar (COFC), Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC)
9.2. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard Containers, Refrigerated Containers (Reefers), Tank And Specialized Containers, Standard Trailers, Refrigerated And Specialty Trailers
9.3. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Door-To-Door Intermodal, Terminal-To-Terminal Intermodal, Port-Based Intermodal, Cross-Border Intermodal
9.4. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Cargo Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dry Cargo, Liquid Cargo, Temperature-Controlled Cargo, Hazardous Cargo, General Cargo
9.5. Global Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Oil And Gas, Aerospace And Defense, Industrial And Manufacturing, Construction, Chemical, Food And Beverages, Healthcare, Retail And E-Commerce, Automotive, Other Applications
9.6. Global Intermodals Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Container-On-Flatcar (COFC), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard Shipping Containers, Refrigerated Containers (Reefers), Tank Containers, Specialized Containers
9.7. Global Intermodals Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Trailer-On-Flatcar (TOFC), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard Highway Trailers, Refrigerated Trailers, Specialty Trailers
10. Intermodals Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Intermodals Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Intermodals Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Intermodals Market
12.1. China Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Intermodals Market
13.1. India Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Intermodals Market
14.1. Japan Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Intermodals Market
15.1. Australia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Intermodals Market
16.1. Indonesia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Intermodals Market
17.1. South Korea Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Intermodals Market
18.1. Taiwan Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Intermodals Market
19.1. South East Asia Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Intermodals Market
20.1. Western Europe Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Intermodals Market
21.1. UK Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Intermodals Market
22.1. Germany Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Intermodals Market
23.1. France Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Intermodals Market
24.1. Italy Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Intermodals Market
25.1. Spain Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Intermodals Market
27.1. Russia Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Intermodals Market
28.1. North America Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Intermodals Market
29.1. USA Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Intermodals Market
30.1. Canada Intermodals Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Intermodals Market
31.1. South America Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Intermodals Market
32.1. Brazil Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Intermodals Market
33.1. Middle East Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Intermodals Market
34.1. Africa Intermodals Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Intermodals Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Equipment Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Intermodals Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Intermodals Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Intermodals Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Intermodals Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Intermodals Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. BNSF Railway Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Norfolk Southern Railway Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Union Pacific Railroad Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Canadian National Railway Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Deutsche Bahn Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Intermodals Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
CSX Transportation, Schneider National, Inc, SNCF, Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight), KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC., China State Railway Group Co. Ltd., Container Corp. of India Ltd., Indian Railways, KiwiRail Ltd., PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), Qube Holdings Ltd., Twentieth Super Pace Nominees Pty Ltd, SF Express Co. Ltd., Deppon Logistics Co. Ltd., HOAU Logistics Company Limited
38. Global Intermodals Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Intermodals Market
40. Intermodals Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Intermodals Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Intermodals Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Intermodals Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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