Rail logistics refer to the movement of different commodities, inbound raw materials,and other supplies from one place to another. It plays a major role in cargo handling. It is the most effectual mode of freight transportation as railways can handle a large volume of cargo in a short time. It also provides the most reliable and safe services. On an average, 64 trucks are required to carry the amount of cargo transported by a single train.Rail freight transportation is used for the movement of heavy goods such as coal,metals, and oils. Often, rail freight service providers go beyond logistics and provide value-added services such as loading and unloading,documentation services, and packaging. They also provide strategic and operational services to many shippers.

PART 01: Executive summary 6

PART 02: Scope of the report 17

Market overview 17

Top-vendors 18

PART 03: Market research methodology 19

Research methodology 19

Economic indicators 19

PART 04: Introduction 20

Key market highlights 20

PART 05: Market landscape 22

Market size and forecast by revenue 24

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

end-user 26

Five forces analysis 28

PART 06: Market segmentation 29

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

mode of transportation 29

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

intermodals 31

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

tank cars 32

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

freight cars 33

PART 07: Geographical segmentation 35

Rail freight transportation market in North America by

region 35

Rail freight transportation market in US 36

Rail freight transportation market in Canada 37

Rail freight transportation market in Mexico 39

PART 08: Market drivers 41

Increased crude oil production in North America 41

Environmental efficiency of rail transportation 42

Developed railroad infrastructure due to private

funding 42

PART 09: Impact of drivers 44

PART 10: Market challenges 45

Increase in rail freight congestion 45

Shortage of rail freight cars 45

Increasing depreciation expenses 46

PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges 47

PART 12: Market trends 48

Increasing congestion on roads and highways 48

Integration of Internet of things in rail logistics 48

Tracking and tracing of rail freight through GPS 49

PART 13: Vendor landscape 50

Competitive scenario 50

CN Railway 50

CSX Corporation 53

Kansas City Southern 55

Union Pacific Corporation 56

Other prominent vendors 58

PART 14: Appendix 60

List of abbreviations 60

PART 15: Explore Technavio 61