Market Overview:
Rail car positioners are devices used to move rail cars from one track to another. They can be either rack-pinion or rope-drawn positioners, depending on the type of locomotive used. Rack-pinion positioners use a gear system to move the rail car, while rope-drawn positioners use a pulley system. Rail car positioners are commonly used in bulk ports and terminals, coal-fired electric power plants, steel works and other industrial applications. The global rail car positioning market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth of the market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for bulk cargo transportation and rising investments in infrastructure development projects worldwide. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period due to rapid economic growth in countries such as China and India.
Product Definition:
Rail Car Positioners are used to move rail cars around in a railyard. This is important because it allows the yard workers to efficiently move cars around and get them in the right spot for loading and unloading.
Rack-Pinion Positioner:
Rack-pinion positioners are used to provide safe and secure transportation of freight in rail cars. Rack-pinion positioners are mounted on the roof of each rail car, they consist of a frame that holds the rack system which consists of wheels and axles.
Rope-Drawn Positioner:
Rope-drew positioners are used to provide the desired positioning of rail cars in a specific order. The rope-drew positioner is an essential component for every rail car manufacturer as it ensures that the cars are positioned precisely and safely during loading and unloading operations. It also helps in reducing labor costs, which makes it more effective for small & medium enterprises.
The global market size was valued at USD 1,849.7 million in 2018.
Application Insights:
The others application segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of XX% over the forecast period. Other applications include chemical plants, cement works, pulp and paper mills, refineries among others. Rail car positioners are used in bulk terminals where large number of trucks are parked to load or unload cargo from ships at one time. The system helps avoid human errors while operating heavy machinery required for loading or unloading cargoes from ships or trucks on a daily basis.
In coal-fired electric power plants, rail car positioners find application during coal transportation as it allows easy loading.
Regional Analysis:
Europe dominated the global rail car positioners market in terms of revenue share in 2016. The growth can be attributed to the increasing investments in new port infrastructure and terminals across major European countries such as U.K., Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth over the next eight years owing to rapid industrialization along with growing energy demand primarily from China.
China has witnessed exponential growth in bulk cargo transportation especially within Asia Pacific region owing to its extensive waterway network comprising more than 2,500 rivers.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for rail transportation: The increasing demand for rail transportation is one of the key growth drivers for the Rail Car Positioners market. This can be attributed to the advantages offered by rail transportation such as low environmental impact, high safety and security, and efficient operations.
- Technological advancements: The technological advancements in the Rail Car Positioners market are another key factor driving its growth. These advancements have led to the development of new and innovative products that offer improved performance and efficiency.
- Rising disposable income: A rise in disposable income has resulted in an increase in spending on luxury items such as Rail Car Positioners, thereby driving their demand worldwide.
- Growing urbanization: The growing urbanization is leading to an increase in the number of people living in cities, which is resulting in an increase in freight traffic volume across all modes of transport including railways systems globally .This is further propelling the growth of Rail Car Positioners market across all regions .
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Rail Car Positioners Market Research Report
By Type
Rack-Pinion Positioner, Rope-Drawn Positioner
By Application
Bulk Ports and Terminals, Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants, Steel Works, Others
By Companies
thyssenkrupp, Richmond Engineering Works, Metso Outotec, Heyl & Patterson, Koike Aronson, SVEDALA, Elecon Engineering, thyssenkrupp
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
188
Number of Tables & Figures
132
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Rail Car Positioners Market Report Segments:
The global Rail Car Positioners market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Rack-Pinion Positioner, Rope-Drawn Positioner
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Bulk Ports and Terminals, Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants, Steel Works, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- thyssenkrupp
- Richmond Engineering Works
- Metso Outotec
- Heyl & Patterson
- Koike Aronson
- SVEDALA
- Elecon Engineering
- thyssenkrupp
Highlights of The Rail Car Positioners Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Rack-Pinion Positioner
- Rope-Drawn Positioner
- By Application:
- Bulk Ports and Terminals
- Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
- Steel Works
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Rail Car Positioners Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Rail car positioners are devices that help railroad cars move along tracks by positioning them at the correct location.
Some of the major companies in the rail car positioners market are thyssenkrupp, Richmond Engineering Works, Metso Outotec, Heyl & Patterson, Koike Aronson, SVEDALA, Elecon Engineering, thyssenkrupp.
The rail car positioners market is expected to register a CAGR of 5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Rail Car Positioners Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Rail Car Positioners Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Rail Car Positioners Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Rail Car Positioners Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Rail Car Positioners Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Rail Car Positioners Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Rail Car Positioners Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Rail Car Positioners Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
5.2.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Rail Car Positioners Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
6.2.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
6.2.3 Steel Works
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Rail Car Positioners Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Rail Car Positioners Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
9.6.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
9.10.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
9.10.3 Steel Works
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Rail Car Positioners Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
10.6.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
10.10.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
10.10.3 Steel Works
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Rail Car Positioners Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
11.6.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
11.10.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
11.10.3 Steel Works
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Rail Car Positioners Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
12.6.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
12.10.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
12.10.3 Steel Works
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Rail Car Positioners Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Rack-Pinion Positioner
13.6.2 Rope-Drawn Positioner
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Rail Car Positioners Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Bulk Ports and Terminals
13.10.2 Coal-Fired Electric Power Plants
13.10.3 Steel Works
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Rail Car Positioners Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Rail Car Positioners Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 thyssenkrupp
14.3.2 Richmond Engineering Works
14.3.3 Metso Outotec
14.3.4 Heyl & Patterson
14.3.5 Koike Aronson
14.3.6 SVEDALA
14.3.7 Elecon Engineering
14.3.8 thyssenkrupp
