Smart Containers Market by Offering, Type, Size, Technology, Application, Sector, and Geography

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Smart Containers Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Offering, Type (Reefer, Dry), Size, Technology (AI, Blockchain, IoT), Application (Asset Tracking & Management, Supply Chain Optimization), Sector, and Geography-Global Forecast to 2031.

The research report titled, 'Smart Containers Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Offering, Type (Reefer, Dry), Size, Technology (AI, Blockchain, IoT), Application (Asset Tracking & Management, Supply Chain Optimization), Sector, and Geography-Global Forecast to 2031', provides in-depth analysis of the smart containers market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market trends, market sizes, market shares, recent developments, and forecasts till 2031.

The smart containers market is projected to reach $20.9 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 21.2% from 2024 to 2031. The growth of this market is driven by the growing focus on optimizing logistics and reducing costs, the rising need for enhanced supply chain visibility and transparency, and growing concerns over cargo security and counterfeiting. Additionally, the growing adoption of cloud-based platforms for smart container management and increasing applications of smart container technologies in healthcare and agriculture sectors are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, the high implementation cost of smart container technologies restrains the growth of this market. The infrastructure and connectivity issues in remote locations are major challenges for the players operating in this market.

Integrating advanced technologies such as blockchain and AI into smart container solutions is a prominent trend in the market.

The global smart containers market is segmented by offering, type, size, technology, application, and sector. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at the regional and country levels.

Based on offering, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into hardware, software, and services. In 2024, the software segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing demand for data analytics and insights to enhance efficiency and improve decision-making, the growing use of cloud-based platforms and connectivity for data storage, processing, and accessibility, and the increasing need to manage and process vast amounts of data transmitted by IoT devices within smart containers. This segment is also projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on type, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into reefer containers, dry containers, tank containers, and other smart container types. In 2024, the dry containers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growth of the e-commerce sector, increasing demand for general cargo transportation, including consumer goods, electronics, textiles, and non-perishable items for industries such as automotive, retail, and manufacturing, and the growing need for easy integration with existing logistics and supply chain networks. However, the reefer containers segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on size, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into 20-foot containers and 40-foot containers. In 2024, the 40-foot containers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growing need to ship goods from manufacturers and suppliers to distribution centers and retail stores, the increasing need to transport a wide range of general cargo, including consumer goods, electronics, textiles, machinery, and industrial products, and increasing use for transporting automobiles, motorcycles, and other vehicles. This segment is also projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on technology, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, internet-of-things (IoT), geolocation technology, and connectivity technology. In 2024, the internet-of-things (IoT) technology segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing need for real-time container monitoring to monitor the performance and health of container systems, the rising need to ensure the integrity & security of the cargo during transportation, and the growing demand for remote tracking and asset management. However, the blockchain technology segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on application, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into asset tracking & management, supply chain optimization, safety & security, and other applications. In 2024, the asset tracking & management segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing demand for real-time visibility into the location, status, and condition of container assets throughout the supply chain, the increasing need to reduce costs associated with container loss, theft, or misplacement, and growing need to streamline operational processes. However, the supply chain optimization segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on sector, the global smart containers market is broadly segmented into pharmaceutical & healthcare, food & beverage, chemicals & hazardous materials, retail & e-commerce, oil & gas, automotive, agriculture, and other sectors. In 2024, the retail & e-commerce sector is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing need to enable real-time tracking and monitoring of container goods, transparency and traceability of shipments throughout the supply chain, and the growing need to minimize delivery delays, order inaccuracies, and loss of packages. However, the food & beverage sector is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on geography, the global smart containers market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of the global smart containers market, followed by Europe and North America. The large market share of Asia-Pacific is mainly attributed to the strong presence of industries such as electronics, automotive, and consumer goods, the region's commitment to green logistics and eco-friendly operations, increasing use of smart containers for real-time tracking, optimizing logistics operations, improving supply chain visibility, and stringent regulatory requirements in pharmaceuticals and food & beverage for traceability and compliance. The region is also projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Players:

The key players operating in the smart containers market are Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan), CMA CGM Group (France), ORBCOMM (U.S.), TRAXENS (France), Globe Tracker, ApS (Denmark), Emerson Electric Co. (U.S.), ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (Israel), MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A (Switzerland), Sealand - A Maersk Company (U.S.), China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (China), Berlinger & Co. AG (Switzerland), Hapag-Lloyd AG (Germany), Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Nexxiot AG (Switzerland), Thinxtra Ltd (Australia), SAVVY Telematic Systems AG (Switzerland), Sensolus (Belgium), ZillionSource Technologies (U.S.), and SkyCell AG (Switzerland).

Key questions answered in the report-

Which are the high-growth market segments based on offering, type, size, technology, application, sector, and geography?
What was the historical market for the smart containers market?
What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2024-2031?
What are the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the smart containers market?
Who are the major players, and what shares do they hold in the smart containers market?
What is the competitive landscape like in the smart containers market?
What are the recent developments in the smart containers market?
What are the different strategies adopted by the major players in the smart containers market?
What are the key geographic trends, and which are the high-growth countries?
Who are the local emerging players in the smart containers market, and how do they compete with the other players?

Scope of the report:

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Offering

Hardware
Software
- Tracking & Monitoring Software
- Connectivity & Integration Software
- Security & Compliance Software
- Data Analytics & Reporting Software
Services
- Installation & Implementation
- Maintenance & Support

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Type

Reefer Containers
Dry Containers
Tank Containers
Other Smart Container Types

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Size

20-foot Containers
40-foot Containers
Other Sizes

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Technology

Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Internet-of-Things (IoT)
Geolocation Technology
Connectivity Technology

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Application

Asset Tracking & Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Safety & Security
Other Applications

Smart Containers Market Assessment-By Sector

Global Smart Containers Market Assessment, By Application
Asset Tracking & Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Safety & Security
Other Sectors

Smart Containers Market Assessment-by Geography

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Denmark
Austria
Switzerland
Rest of Europe (RoE)
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Singapore
Australia & New Zealand
Malaysia
Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
South Africa
Rest of the Middle East & Africa (RoMEA)

Product Code: MRICT - 104834

1. Overview of the Smart Containers Market

1.1 Market Definition & Scope
1.2 Market Ecosystem
1.3 Currency & Limitations
- 1.3.1 Currency
- 1.3.2 Limitations
1.4 Key Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1 Research Approach
2.2 Data Collection and Validation Process
- 2.2.1 Primary Research/Interviews with Key Opinion Leaders of the Industry
- 2.2.2 Secondary Research
2.3 Market Sizing and Forecast Approach
- 2.3.1 Market Size Estimation Approach
  - 2.3.1.1 Bottom-up Approach
  - 2.3.1.2 Top-down Approach
  - 2.3.1.3 Growth Forecast Approach
- 2.3.2 Market Share Analysis
2.4 Assumptions for the Study
2.5 Limitations for the Study

3. Executive Summary

3.1 Market Overview
3.2 Market Analysis, by Offering
3.3 Market Analysis, by Type
3.4 Market Analysis, by Size
3.5 Market Analysis, by Technology
3.6 Market Analysis, by Application
3.7 Market Analysis, by Sector
3.8 Market Analysis, by Geography
3.9 Competitive Analysis

4. Market Insights

4.1 Overview
4.2 Factors Affecting Market Growth
- 4.2.1 Drivers
  - 4.2.1.1 Growing Focus on Optimizing Logistics and Reducing Costs
  - 4.2.1.2 Rising Need for Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency
  - 4.2.1.3 Growing Concerns over Cargo Security and Counterfeiting
- 4.2.2 Restraint
  - 4.2.2.1 High Implementation Costs of Smart Container Technologies
- 4.2.3 Opportunities
  - 4.2.3.1 Growing Adoption of Cloud-based Platforms for Smart Container Management
  - 4.2.3.2 Increasing Applications of Smart Container Technologies in Healthcare and Agriculture Sectors
- 4.2.4 Challenges
  - 4.2.4.1 Infrastructure and Connectivity Issues in Remote Locations
- 4.2.5 Trend
  - 4.2.5.1 Integration of Advanced Technologies into Smart Container Solutions
4.3 Case Studies
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Use Cases

5. Smart Containers Market, by Offering

5.1 Overview
5.2 Hardware
5.3 Software
- 5.3.1 Tracking & Monitoring Software
- 5.3.2 Connectivity & Integration Software
- 5.3.3 Security & Compliance Software
- 5.3.4 Data Analytics & Reporting Software
5.4 Services
- 5.4.1 Installation & Implementation
- 5.4.2 Maintenance & Support

6. Smart Containers Market, by Type

6.1 Overview
6.2 Reefer Containers
6.3 Dry Containers
6.4 Tank Containers
6.5 Other Smart Container Types

7. Smart Containers Market, by Size

7.1 Overview
7.2 20-foot Containers
7.3 40-foot Containers
7.4 Other Sizes

8. Smart Containers Market, by Technology

8.1 Overview
8.2 Artificial Intelligence
8.3 Blockchain
8.4 Cloud Computing
8.5 Internet of Things (IoT)
8.8 Geolocation Technology
8.7 Connectivity Technology

9. Smart Containers Market, by Application

9.1 Overview
9.2 Asset Tracking & Management
9.3 Supply Chain Optimization
9.4 Safety & Security
9.5 Other Applications

10. Smart Containers Market, by Sector

10.1 Overview
10.2 Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
10.3 Food & Beverage
10.4 Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
10.5 Retail & E-commerce
10.6 Oil & Gas
10.7 Automotive
10.8 Agriculture
10.9 Other Sectors

11. Smart Containers Market, by Geography

11.1 Overview
11.2 North America
- 11.2.1 U.S.
- 11.2.2 Canada
11.3 Europe
- 11.3.1 Germany
- 11.3.2 U.K.
- 11.3.3 France
- 11.3.4 Italy
- 11.3.5 Spain
- 11.3.6 Netherlands
- 11.3.7 Denmark
- 11.3.8 Austria
- 11.3.9 Switzerland
- 11.3.10 Rest of Europe (RoE)
11.4 Asia-Pacific
- 11.4.1 Japan
- 11.4.2 China
- 11.4.3 India
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Singapore
- 11.4.6 Australia & New Zealand
- 11.4.7 Malaysia
- 11.4.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)
11.5 Latin America
- 11.5.1 Mexico
- 11.5.2 Brazil
- 11.5.3 Rest of Latin America (RoLATAM)
11.6 Middle East and Africa
- 11.6.1 South Africa
- 11.6.2 UAE
- 11.6.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa (RoMEA)

12. Smart Containers Market - Competitive Landscape

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Key Growth Strategies
- 12.2.1 Market Differentiators
- 12.2.2 Synergy Analysis: Major Deals & Strategic Alliances
12.3 Competitive Dashboard
- 12.3.1 Industry Leader
- 12.3.2 Market Differentiators
- 12.3.3 Vanguards
- 12.3.4 Contemporary Stalwarts
12.4 Vendor Market Positioning
12.5 Market Share Analysis

13. Company Profiles

13.1 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)
13.2 CMA CGM Group (France)
13.3 ORBCOMM (U.S.)
13.4 TRAXENS (France)
13.5 Globe Tracker, ApS (Denmark)
13.6 Emerson Electric Co. (U.S.)
13.7 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (Israel)
13.8 MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A (Switzerland)
13.9 Sealand - A Maersk Company (U.S.)
13.10 China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)
13.11 Berlinger & Co. AG (Switzerland)
13.12 Hapag-Lloyd AG (Germany)
13.13 Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
13.14 Nexxiot AG (Switzerland)
13.15 Thinxtra Ltd (Australia)
13.16 SAVVY Telematic Systems AG
13.17 Sensolus (Belgium)
13.18 ZillionSource Technologies (U.S.)
13.19 SkyCell AG (Switzerland)

14. Appendix

14.1 Available Customization
14.2 Related Reports