Intermodal Market: By Type, By Destination, By Transportation Mode, By Application, and Region Forecast 2020-2031
Intermodal Market: By Type, By Destination, By Transportation Mode, By Application, and Region Forecast 2020-2031
Intermodal Market size was valued at US$ 33,422.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 82,611.5 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 13.8% from 2025-2031. Intermodal is a mode of transportation involving multiple modes like road, rail, airway, and marine for safe and efficient delivery of goods to the destination. The goods in intermodal transportation are paced in a standard container which can be transported and transferred from one mode to another without unloading. Factors such as reduced transportation costs, increase in reliability and security, and improved supply chain visibility are expected to drive the growth of the market over the forecast years. In addition, the growing globalization of trade and rising international freight, and growing technological advancements such as warehouse automation, autonomous trucks, artificial intelligence, and robotics are expected to further drive the growth over the forecast period.
Moreover, the increasing environmental concern of consumers in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable transportation is expected to increase the demand for intermodal transportation over the forecast period. However, huge capital investments, rising competition from the trucking market, and limited infrastructures are expected to hinder the growth of the intermodals market over the forecast period. Moreover, increasing government investments in transportation infrastructures is expected to provide opportunities for the growth of the intermodals market. For instance, the US government is focusing on the development of intermodal terminals and transportation routes. In addition, the rising demand for transportation from the e-commerce platform, and increasing demand for containerization are expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the intermodals market over the forecast years.
Study Period
2025-2031Base Year
2024CAGR
13.8%Largest Market
North-AmericaFastest Growing Market
Asia-Pacific
The intermodals market is expected to grow over the forecast period due to the increasing demand for transportation owing to the increasing globalization of trade and international freight transportation. The rising global trade is expecting safe and efficient modes of transportation from the source to the destination. Intermodal transportation is an ideal choice for safe, efficient, and flexible transportation thus increasing the demand for intermodal transportation. In addition, the increasing environmental consciousness of the consumer in reducing carbon footprint and having a sustainable mode of transportation is expected to boost the growth of the intermodal market over the forecast period.
The intermodals market is segmented based on regions into North America, Asia-pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America intermodals market is expected to have the largest market share value over the forecasted years, it is predicted to increase rapidly due to well-improved transport facilities in this region. In addition, increased disposable income in emerging countries like USA and Canada is expected to boost the market growth in this region. Asia Pacific region is expected to have significant growth over the forecast period owing to growing E-commerce business in this region and the ongoing expansion projects of infrastructure development.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
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Report Study Period |
2025-2031 |
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Market Size in 2024 |
US$ 33,422.9 million |
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Market Size in 2031 |
US$ 82,611.5 million |
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Market CAGR |
13.8% |
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By Destination |
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By Transportation Mode |
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The global intermodal market size was valued at US$ 33,422.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 82,611.5 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 13.8% from 2025-2031.
Increasing demand for efficient transportation and increasing environmental consciousness in reducing carbon foot prints is expected to drive the intermodal market.
The leading players in the global Intermodals market are 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 Freight Co Ltd, Triman Shipping Ltd, DocShipper Asia, Bondex Supply Chain Management Co Ltd, Toprail International Logistics Co Ltd.
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Intermodal Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Intermodal Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Intermodal Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1. By Type |
| 2.2.2. By Destination |
| 2.2.3. By Transportation Mode |
| 2.2.4. By Application |
| 2.2.5. By Region |
| 3.Global Intermodal Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Intermodal Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Intermodal Market By Type , 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Container-On-Flatcar |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Intermodal Market By Destination, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Domestic |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. International |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Intermodal Market By Transportation Mode, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. Rail and Road Transport |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Air and Road Transport |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Marine and Road Transport |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.Global Intermodal Market By Application, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. Oil & Gas |
| 8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.2. Aerospace & Defense |
| 8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.3. Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.4. Construction, Chemical |
| 8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.5. Food & Beverages |
| 8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.6. Healthcare |
| 8.6.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.7. Others |
| 8.7.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.Global Intermodal Market By Region, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. North America |
| 9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.2. Europe |
| 9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.5. Latin America |
| 9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 10.North America Intermodal Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Container-On-Flatcar |
| 10.1.2.Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 10.2. Destination Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Domestic |
| 10.2.2.International |
| 10.3. Transportation Mode Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.Rail and Road Transport |
| 10.3.2.Air and Road Transport |
| 10.3.3.Marine and Road Transport |
| 10.4. Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.4.1.Oil & Gas |
| 10.4.2.Aerospace & Defense |
| 10.4.3.Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 10.4.4.Construction, Chemical |
| 10.4.5.Food & Beverages |
| 10.4.6.Healthcare |
| 10.4.7.Others |
| 10.5. Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.5.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 10.5.2.Canada |
| 11.Europe Intermodal Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Container-On-Flatcar |
| 11.1.2.Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 11.2. Destination Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Domestic |
| 11.2.2.International |
| 11.3. Transportation Mode Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.Rail and Road Transport |
| 11.3.2.Air and Road Transport |
| 11.3.3.Marine and Road Transport |
| 11.4. Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.4.1.Oil & Gas |
| 11.4.2.Aerospace & Defense |
| 11.4.3.Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 11.4.4.Construction, Chemical |
| 11.4.5.Food & Beverages |
| 11.4.6.Healthcare |
| 11.4.7.Others |
| 11.5. Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.5.1.Germany |
| 11.5.2.France |
| 11.5.3.Italy |
| 11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 11.5.5.Spain |
| 12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Intermodal Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Container-On-Flatcar |
| 12.1.2.Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 12.2. Destination Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Domestic |
| 12.2.2.International |
| 12.3. Transportation Mode Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.Rail and Road Transport |
| 12.3.2.Air and Road Transport |
| 12.3.3.Marine and Road Transport |
| 12.4. Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.4.1.Oil & Gas |
| 12.4.2.Aerospace & Defense |
| 12.4.3.Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 12.4.4.Construction, Chemical |
| 12.4.5.Food & Beverages |
| 12.4.6.Healthcare |
| 12.4.7.Others |
| 12.5. Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.5.1.China |
| 12.5.2.India |
| 12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 12.5.4.Japan |
| 12.5.5.Rest of APAC |
| 13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Intermodal Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 13.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.1.1.Container-On-Flatcar |
| 13.1.2.Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 13.2. Destination Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.2.1.Domestic |
| 13.2.2.International |
| 13.3. Transportation Mode Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.3.1.Rail and Road Transport |
| 13.3.2.Air and Road Transport |
| 13.3.3.Marine and Road Transport |
| 13.4. Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.4.1.Oil & Gas |
| 13.4.2.Aerospace & Defense |
| 13.4.3.Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 13.4.4.Construction, Chemical |
| 13.4.5.Food & Beverages |
| 13.4.6.Healthcare |
| 13.4.7.Others |
| 13.5. Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.5.1.GCC Countries |
| 13.5.2.South Africa |
| 13.5.3.Rest of MEA |
| 14.Latin America Intermodal Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 14.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.1.1.Container-On-Flatcar |
| 14.1.2.Trailer-On-Flatcar |
| 14.2. Destination Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.2.1.Domestic |
| 14.2.2.International |
| 14.3. Transportation Mode Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.3.1.Rail and Road Transport |
| 14.3.2.Air and Road Transport |
| 14.3.3.Marine and Road Transport |
| 14.4. Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.4.1.Oil & Gas |
| 14.4.2.Aerospace & Defense |
| 14.4.3.Industrial & Manufacturing |
| 14.4.4.Construction, Chemical |
| 14.4.5.Food & Beverages |
| 14.4.6.Healthcare |
| 14.4.7.Others |
| 14.5. Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.5.1.Brazil |
| 14.5.2.Mexico |
| 14.5.3.Rest of LA |
| 15. Competition Landscape |
| 15.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 15.2.1.BNSF Railway |
| 15.2.2.Norfolk Southern Railway |
| 15.2.3.Union Pacific Railroad |
| 15.2.4.Canadian National Railway |
| 15.2.5.Deutsche Bahn |
| 15.2.6.CSX Transportation |
| 15.2.7.BNSF Railway |
| 15.2.8.Norfolk Southern Railway |
| 15.2.9.Union Pacific Railroad |
| 15.2.10.Canadian National Railway |
| 15.2.11.Deutsche Bahn |
| 15.2.12.CSX Transportation |
| 16. Research Methodology |
| 17. Appendix and Abbreviations |
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