Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market By Freight Category (Unit Trains, Carload Freight, Intermodal Freight), By Transport Area (International Transport, National Transport), and By Country, Competition Forecast & Opportunities 2018- 2028

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The Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market is expected to grow at a greater CAGR in the forecast period due to the increasing transport sector, the achievement of emission-free transport, and infrastructure investment in the rail freight transportation market.

Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market Scope

The Rail Freight Transportation Market in Europe & CIS refers to the rail transport of goods and commodities across different countries in Europe and the CIS region. The rail freight transportation market includes the infrastructure, services, and operations involved in the transportation of freight by rail across the European continent. The rail freight transportation market in Europe covers a large geographical area, including the major economies of Europe such as Germany, France, and Poland, as well as Spain, the United Kingdom, and others. Furthermore, the rail freight transport market in Europe & CIS is mainly divided into national and international transport. Additionally, the rail freight market caters to various types of freight such as coal & coke, minerals & ores, food grains, cement & clinker, chemical manures, iron & steel, petroleum products & gases, container services, etc.

Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market Overview

The rail freight transportation market in Europe & CIS is significant and is projected to expand further in the coming years. The growth of the European rail freight transportation market is largely attributed to an increase in trade, supply chain optimization, and sustainability. Rail freight transport is an essential component of the transportation network, in addition to other forms of transportation such as road, aviation, and maritime. Europe and CIS rail freight transportation provide services in three main freight categories, including Unit Trains, Carload Freight, and Intermodal Freight. Additionally, rail freight is seen as a more environmentally friendly mode of freight transport than other modes. With an increase in investment in infrastructure development, including track expansion, the demand for emission-free transport is expected to grow. Moreover, considering the above factors, the Europe & CIS rail freight transportation market is anticipated to grow at a considerable rate in the forecast period.

Decarbonization and Adoption of Clean Energy

In order to reduce global CO2 emissions by 2050, many governments in Europe have established several energy policies that use scenarios that mostly include the adoption of renewable energy sources and investments in energy-saving technologies. Furthermore, the biosphere and ecosystems are directly affected by climate change. Also, human activities are increasing the greenhouse effect and pollution, resulting in biodiversity loss. The European Commission recognizes the EU’s shared responsibility to combat the negative impacts of climate change. The European green transformation is being implemented across the whole socio-economic system, including rail freight transport services. Rail is often described as the most sustainable form of land transport. Rail freight is also in a state of transformation. There are many benefits of rail freight. For example, steel-on-steel rolling is smoother than rubber on asphalt. Freight trains are five times as energy efficient as lorries, and a growing number of freight transport companies are now using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel, which drastically reduces CO2 emissions compared to diesel. Moreover, this results in an increasing demand for the rail freight market during the forecast period.

 

Organizing Rail Freight is Time Consuming

In Europe & CIS, the main challenges in rail freight transportation are the difficulties in tracking goods and public concerns over the transportation of hazardous goods. Furthermore, freight customers often face long response times from freight railway companies when they need to plan their transportation chain. Long coordination procedures result in unappealing, non-market-oriented rail offers, which results in slower adoption of the rail freight market in the Europe & CIS region. Furthermore, rail freight isn’t the first choice of freight forwarders since they can’t get reliable and current information on the positioning, state of the art, and estimated arrival time of wagons and shipments. Additionally, some border points still face long waiting times and problems with handover operations. This also applies to specific rail freight corridors. Also, trains can sometimes be stopped at a border to carry out a specific test/check or to redo document preparation. Moreover, all these factors result in slower adoption of the Europe & CIS rail freight transportation market in the next few years.

 

Development in Digital Solutions to Improve Rail Freight Services

Rail freight services are increasing in the Europe & CIS region. Alongside the European Rail Sector, many agencies and organizations contribute to the improvement through standardized telematics interfaces of European rail freight offerings and tracing, which include e-consignment notes, enhanced e-capacity offerings to customers, and electronic real-time tracking of consignments/wagons. These improvements improve the connectivity and operational efficiency of rail freight, boosting demand in the region. Additionally, the successful implementation of the European path coordination system for rail capacity allocation, the real-time train information system, and the improved service reliability system for wagon tracking, as well as the electronic data exchange of consignments between cooperating rail freights, further increase the benefits of rail freight transportation. Overall, with the above factors, the trend is shifting towards rail freight transport, and it is anticipated to grow even further in the coming years.

Recent Developments

·         DB Cargo announces the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil in 2023 to reduce nearly 90% of carbon emissions in rail freight transportation.

·         In 2022, Rail Cargo Group was awarded the contract for the Sewage Sludge Tender for the Region of Vorarlberg. Up to 12,000 tons of sewage sludge are transported annually to Lower Austria through the innovative MOBILER Logistics.

·         In 2021, SBAB and Green Cargo extended their partnership for a period of three years, which includes shipments of approximately 700,000 tonnes of finished goods annually from SSAB's plants in Borlaynge and Oslösund to clients in Sweden and Denmark.

·         In 2021, due to the increased need for sustainable and more efficient transportation, green cargo and containerships expand their partnership with a new rail shuttle service.

Company Insights

·         Rail Cargo Group has entered into a long-term logistics agreement with the companies responsible for inbound and outbound transportation of raw materials, finished goods, and other items at the Voestalpine location in Linz. This agreement is valid until 2025 and covers a transport order of approximately 9,500 metric tons per year.

·         Additionally, Green Cargo strengthened its rail fleet in 2023 by acquiring six Transmontana 6-axle locomotives from Softronic, designated as Mb.

·         Furthermore, Green Cargo completes the process of signing a five-year contract with St1, which will cover the transport of goods between the cities of Gothenburg (Polelsebo) and Karlstad, as well as the surrounding areas.

 

Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market Opportunities

  • The global demand for transportation is rapidly increasing due to the growth of trade activities in many regions. The IEA predicts that the volume of passenger and freight activities is expected to more than double between now and 2050. This presents several potential opportunities for railway freight transportation manufacturers and service providers to establish a robust network in various parts of the world. Additionally, greater dependence on rail offers the potential to reduce CO2 and atmospheric pollutants, thus enabling emission-free transport. Furthermore, high-speed rail offers a viable option for shorter-distance travel, while conventional and freight trains can be used in conjunction with other modes of transport to provide a more efficient form of mobility. Overall, the rail freight transportation market in Europe and the CIS region is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR in the forecast period.

Company Profiles

Some of the major players which are leading in Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market are DB Cargo, SNCF Group, Rail Cargo Group, PKP Cargo, TX Logistik AG, SBB Cargo International, Green Cargo, ČD Cargo, Freightliner Group Ltd., ZSSK CARGO.

Market Segmentation

The Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market is segmented based on freight category, transport area, country, and competitive landscape. On the basis of freight category, the market is segmented into three segments, including Unit Trains, Carload Freight, Intermodal Freight. Based on the transport area, it is further segmented into International Transport, National Transport. Based on country the market is divided into Germany, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Rest of Europe & CIS.


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Attribute

Details

Base Year

2022

Historical Years

2018 – 2021

Estimated Year

2023

Forecast Period

2024 – 2028

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Million and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered

By Freight category

By Transport Area

By Country

Key Companies Profiled

DB Cargo, SNCF Group, Rail Cargo Group, PKP Cargo, TX Logistik AG, SBB Cargo International, Green Cargo, ČD Cargo, Freightliner Group Ltd., ZSSK CARGO

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Report Scope:

In this report, Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market, By Freight Category:
    • Unit Trains
    • Carload Freight
    • Intermodal Freight
  • Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market, By Transport Area:
    • International Transport
    • National Transport
  • Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market, By Country:
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Russia
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Sweden
    • Poland
    • Austria
    • Czech Republic
    • Rest Of Europe & CIS

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market.

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Table of content

1.    Introduction

1.1.  Product Overview

1.2.  Key Highlights of the Report

1.3.  Market Coverage

1.4.  Market Segments Covered

1.5.  Research Tenure Considered

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Objective of the Study

2.2.  Baseline Methodology

2.3.  Key Industry Partners

2.4.  Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5.  Forecasting Methodology

2.6.  Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7.  Assumptions and Limitations

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Market Overview

3.2.  Market Forecast

3.3.  Key Countries

3.4.  Key Segments

4.    Impact of COVID-19 on Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market

5.    Voice of Customer Analysis

5.1.  Factors Influencing Purchase Decision

5.2.  Brand Awareness

5.3.  Challenges and Unmet Needs

6.    Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.    By Value

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.    By Freight Category Market Share Analysis (Unit Trains, Carload Freight, Intermodal Freight)

6.2.2.    By Transport Area Market Share Analysis (International Transport, National Transport)

6.2.3.    By Country Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.1.        Germany Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.2.        United Kingdom Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.3.        France Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.4.        Russia Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.5.        Spain Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.6.        Italy Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.7.        Sweden Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.8.        Poland Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.9.        Austria Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.10.     Czech Republic Market Share Analysis

6.2.3.11.     Rest of Europe & CIS Market Share Analysis

6.2.4.    By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies, Others – By Value, 2022)

6.3.  Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6.3.1.    By Freight Category Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6.3.2.    By Transport Area Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6.3.3.    By Country Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

7.    Germany Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.    By Value

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.    By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

7.2.2.    By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

8.    United Kingdom Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.    By Value

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.    By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

8.2.2.    By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

9.    France Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1.    By Value

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.    By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

9.2.2.    By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

10. Russia Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

10.1.             Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2.             Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

10.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

11. Spain Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

11.1.             Market Size & Forecast

11.1.1. By Value

11.2.             Market Share & Forecast

11.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

11.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

12. Italy Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

12.1.             Market Size & Forecast

12.1.1. By Value

12.2.             Market Share & Forecast

12.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

12.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

13. Sweden Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

13.1.             Market Size & Forecast

13.1.1. By Value

13.2.             Market Share & Forecast

13.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

13.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

14. Poland Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

14.1.             Market Size & Forecast

14.1.1. By Value

14.2.             Market Share & Forecast

14.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

14.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

15. Austria Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

15.1.             Market Size & Forecast

15.1.1. By Value

15.2.             Market Share & Forecast

15.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

15.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

16. Czech Republic Rail Freight Transportation Market Outlook

16.1.             Market Size & Forecast

16.1.1. By Value

16.2.             Market Share & Forecast

16.2.1. By Freight Category Market Share Analysis

16.2.2. By Transport Area Market Share Analysis

17. Porter’s Five Forces Model

17.1.             Competitive Rivalry

17.2.             Bargaining Power of Buyers

17.3.             Bargaining Power of Suppliers

17.4.             Threat of New Entrants

17.5.             Threat of Substitutes

18. Market Dynamics

18.1. Market Drivers

18.2. Market Challenges

19. Market Trends and Developments

20. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

21. Competitive Landscape

21.1.             Company Profiles (Up To Top 10 Companies)

21.1.1. DB Cargo

21.1.1.1.     Company Details

21.1.1.2.     Products & Services

21.1.1.3.     Recent Development

21.1.1.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.2. SNCF Group

21.1.2.1.     Company Details

21.1.2.2.     Products & Services

21.1.2.3.     Recent Development

21.1.2.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.3. Rail Cargo Group

21.1.3.1.     Company Details

21.1.3.2.     Products & Services

21.1.3.3.     Recent Development

21.1.3.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.4. PKP Cargo

21.1.4.1.     Company Details

21.1.4.2.     Products & Services

21.1.4.3.     Recent Development

21.1.4.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.5. TX Logistik AG

21.1.5.1.     Company Details

21.1.5.2.     Products & Services

21.1.5.3.     Recent Development

21.1.5.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.6. SBB Cargo International

21.1.6.1.     Company Details

21.1.6.2.     Products & Services

21.1.6.3.     Recent Development

21.1.6.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.7. Green Cargo

21.1.7.1.     Company Details

21.1.7.2.     Products & Services

21.1.7.3.     Recent Development

21.1.7.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.8. ČD Cargo

21.1.8.1.     Company Details

21.1.8.2.     Products & Services

21.1.8.3.     Recent Development

21.1.8.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.9. Freightliner Group Ltd

21.1.9.1.     Company Details

21.1.9.2.     Products & Services

21.1.9.3.     Recent Development

21.1.9.4.     Key Management Personnel

21.1.10.              ZSSK CARGO

21.1.10.1.  Company Details

21.1.10.2.  Products & Services

21.1.10.3.  Recent Development

21.1.10.4.  Key Management Personnel

22. Strategic Recommendations

22.1.             Target Countries

22.2.             Target Freight Category

23. About Us & Disclaimer

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Frequently asked questions

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Intermodal freight segment is leading in Europe & CIS rail freight transportation market as they carry both shipping containers and goods.

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Increasing trade among neighboring countries along with investment in infrastructure and green transport are driving the Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market.

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The major players in the Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market include DB Cargo, SNCF Group, Rail Cargo Group, PKP Cargo, TX Logistik AG, SBB Cargo International, Green Cargo, ČD Cargo, Freightliner Group Ltd., ZSSK CARGO.

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The Europe & CIS rail freight transportation market is expected to experience slower growth in the coming years due to factors such as extended response times at border crossings and the ability to track goods. This delay in transport can hinder the overall progress of the market.

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Intermodal Freights are Leading the Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market during Forecast Period

Oct, 2023

The growth of the Europe & CIS Rail Freight Transportation Market in the forecast period is being driven by increasing goods transport among countries and investments in rail infrastructure.

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