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Refrigerated trucking is a freight transport method that focusses on shipping of foods and products that require a temperature-controlled means of transport. Trailer that transport food and other products have a built-in refrigeration system to keep any and all products in their pre-shipped state. Since goods being transported are sensitive to temperature and refrigerated trucking provider are always prepared to ship goods to avoid damage or destruction of product. The refrigerated truck rental market has encountered significant development over recent years such as equipment with single or multi-temperature compartments or multi-temperature longitudinal lanes to suit different operations.
In addition to foods that require temperature control, refrigerated truck transportation can also be used for many products. Plants, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products are some of the other commonly transported goods that rely on refrigerated trucking. Dynamic nature of the business environment in the current global economy is increasing the demand for business professionals to update themselves according to current conditions of the market, which propels the market growth.
COVID-19 Impact analysis
The pandemic has had a negative impact on the refrigerated truck rental market for the year 2020, as there is restriction in movement of non-essential goods. In addition, disruption in the supply chain and production & manufacturing of frozen foods across the globe has led to shut down in all operations, which hampered the market growth. However, requirement of controlled temperature transport for delivering vaccine and other essential medical is the factor that propels growth of the market during pandemic.
Popularity of smartphones, coupled with rise in preference for online shopping and door-to-door delivery has changed the way consumers buy food for their daily needs. Mobile app-based ordering has propelled demand for fresh food products, mainly for restaurants, which need a steady supply of frozen food products. As a result, it has also increased demand for frequent logistics services to keep up with inventory, hence growth of the retail e-commerce industry is expected to increase demand for rental refrigerated trucks.
Refrigerated truck fleet operators are integrating innovative technologies, such as spiral compressors, to improve effectiveness of refrigerants. Several refrigerated truck rental solution providers are investing heavily in installing sensors and deploying IT infrastructure that can provide minute-by-minute temperature level reports during vehicle transportation.
These companies have been strategically promoting their fleet managing facilities to end users by providing users with best use of rented refrigerated trucks through door-to-door service, insurance, cost estimation, document management, and service support. One of the most recent developments in the market has been the rapid shift to sustainable refrigeration units to reduce carbon footprint by minimizing release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), thereby affecting the overall environmental impact. Moreover, growth in integration for GPS systems, navigation systems, and temperature-monitoring devices are expected to elevate the logistics industry, which is expected to propel growth of the refrigerated truck rental market.
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