Amid surging demand for packaged food products globally, there is a rising need for temperature control solutions like refrigerated trailers. To capitalize on emerging opportunities, leading refrigerated trailer manufacturers such as Kogel Trailer GmbH & Co. KG, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Great Dane Trailer, Inc., AAA Trailers, and Schmitz Cargobull are betting on new product developments, acquisitions, and new facility expansions.
For instance, in October 2024, AAA Trailers unveiled novel refrigerated trailers specifically for Australian conditions. The latest trailers feature cutting-edge cooling technology from Thermo King, allowing them to handle the country’s demanding conditions while incorporating sustainable features for long-term savings.
The novel refrigerated trailers are designed for both durability and sustainability. They offer reliable temperature control, especially for long-haul operations. With these advanced refrigerated trailers, AAA Trailers aims to transform how temperature-sensitive goods like frozen items, fresh produce, and pharmaceuticals are transported across the nation.
Similarly, in September 2023, Utility Trailer Manufacturer and Schmitz Cargobull launched a new joint venture ‘Cargobull North America’. As a first step, the two partners unveiled new, state-of-the-art transport refrigeration units (TRUs). With this new joint venture, Cargobull aims to help TRU technology take a big leap forward in North America.
According to a recent report published by Coherent Market Insights, the global refrigerated trailer market is forecast to attain a valuation of US$ 6.4 billion in 2030. Global sales of refrigerated trailers will likely rise at a steady CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period.
Rising demand for temperature-sensitive goods, including food items, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals is a prominent factor boosting growth of the global refrigerated trailer industry. Similarly, rising emphasis on minimizing food waste will likely propel demand for refrigerated trailers in the coming years.
Annually, millions of tonnes of food get wasted due to lack of proper transportation and storage facilities. For instance, as per the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food produced globally is lost or goes to waste. To minimize this waste, companies are looking to employ temperature control solutions like refrigerated trailers, leading to their increasing demand.
Refrigerated trailers are specifically designed to transport perishable goods without impacting their quality. These trailers are freezers on wheels that are equipped with advanced technologies like smart temperature monitoring systems. They play a key role in maintaining the integrity of perishable goods during transit.
“The robust expansion of cold chain logistics infrastructure across the globe is acting as a catalyst triggering growth of the refrigerated trailer market,” says a lead analyst at Coherent Market Insights. Similarly, booming e-commerce sector is expected to open revenue-generation streams for the manufacturers of refrigerated trailers.
The ever-increasing food export trade across the world is another prominent growth factor. During the last few years, there has been a significant rise in the food export business globally. Nations like China and the United States are exporting food product products worth billions of dollars annually. However, exporting these food products over long distances has become a tough challenge for both food manufacturers and transportation companies. To address this issue, they are employing solutions like refrigerated trailers across the supply chains.
Growing environmental concerns and implementation of stringent government regulations are prompting manufacturers to develop more energy-efficient and eco-friendly refrigerated trailers. This will positively impact the target industry.
Asia Pacific, spearheaded by China and India, dominates the global refrigerated trailer market. This can be attributed to rapid urbanization, escalating demand for packaged food products and pharmaceuticals, and increasing investments in cold chain infrastructure.
