DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/348f99/uk_refrigerated_ro) has announced the addition of the "UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market 2010-2013 " report to their offering.
The freight industry has become a major part of the UK economy as a result of continuous increase in domestic consumption and higher standards of quality requirements of food products, pharma and healthcare products.
This has been aiding the growth of refrigerated road transport vehicles which stood at around 134,100 in 2010. There has been a steady increase in the demand for particularly semi-trailers and trucks. This is due to the increasing demand for heavy refrigerated vehicles; this trend is expected to continue in 2011.
The market has been driven by the increasing population and consumer spending. However a shortage of skilled labor and fluctuation of fuel prices have been proving to be key challenges for the growth of this market. The number of refrigerated vehicles in the UK is expected to reach 172,000 by 2013.
TechNavio's UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market 2010-2013 report has been prepared based on an in-depth study of the market along with inputs from industry experts. The report contains market and vendor landscape supported by drivers, restraints and trends. It also contains an analysis of key vendors in the market.
For the purpose of this report the market covers vendors providing refrigerated road transport vehicles in UK and companies who are core refrigerated road transport providers along with big retail chains who have their own fleet of vehicles.
Increase in Number of Eateries Driving Refrigerated Road Transport Growth
With the UK market gaining momentum after the recession, several trends have been aiding the growth of the road transport market. With the increase in population growth, there has been an increase in the number of eateries in the UK. This in turn is driving the demand for refrigerated road transport vehicles. Moreover with the economy gaining momentum, consumer spending is slowly increasing again. Thus, giving a major boost to the refrigerated road transport market.
Increased awareness about food safety among consumers has also been driving the growth of refrigerated transportation. End users are becoming highly cautious about the quality of food, which is driving the companies to opt for refrigerated transportation. Market players as a result are improving the efficiency of the vehicles and the refrigeration systems.
TechNavio's analyst says, The most prominent trend in the UK refrigerated market is the focus on environmental issues. Low fuel consumption and reduced noise pollution will be key factors considered by refrigerated vehicle manufacturers.
TechNavio has published a report on this subject titled UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market 2010-2013. This report has been prepared based on a study of the refrigerated road transport market with a specific focus on UK. Inputs from industry experts, vendors and end-users were used in the analysis. The report includes a market size estimate and forecast, market landscape based on segments along with trends, challenges and drivers.
Key Topics Covered:
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Market Landscape
- UK Present Scenario - Refrigerated Road Transport
- Segmentation
- Vendor Landscape
- UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market Growth Drivers
- UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market Challenges
- UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market Trends
- Price Points and Trends
- Vendor Analysis
- Petit Forestier
- Northgate Plc
- Fraikin Limited
- Other players
- Overall Refrigeration Units Sales (Inclusive of Registered and Non-registered Vehicles)
- Single Temperature Vs Multi Temperature Refrigeration Units
- Refrigeration Units Annual Sales by Manufacturers
- Refrigeration Units Sales (Only for Registered Vehicles)
- Single Temperature Vs Multi Temperature Refrigeration Units
- Refrigeration Units as per Manufacturers
- List of Exhibits
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