Category: Transportation & Shipping
Transportation & Shipping market research reports by IDC
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Tariffs, De Minimis, and Vessel Docking Fees — Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Disruption
This IDC Perspective provides insights on how tariffs, changes to de minimis rules, and vessel docking fees cause significant disruptions in global supply chains, requiring organizations to adapt and understand their implications. Supply chains are changing more quickly and unpredictably than they h ... Read More
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NRF 2025 Supply Chain Top Takeaways
This IDC Perspective analyzes the proceedings at the NRF 2025 Supply Chain conference and highlights the pervasive role of AI, particularly GenAI and agentic AI, in optimizing retail supply chains, improving decision-making, and better serving the end consumer. Key takeaways include the integration ... Read More
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USPS Looks to Drive Direct Mail Value and ROI with 2025 Promotions
This IDC Market Note discusses a range of promotions and incentives introduced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) designed to encourage direct mail marketing. Covering a wide range of capabilities and use cases, these programs are designed to help mailers increase the effectiveness of direct ... Read More
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The Journey to Decarbonizing Global Aviation by 2050
This IDC Perspective explores how airlines operators and aircraft manufacturers can navigate the path to net zero. It explores key decarbonization strategies, from scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and alternative propulsion to leveraging digital technologies for efficiency. "The aviation indu ... Read More
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The Automation Imperative, Extending Supply Chain Capabilities and Augmenting the Logistics Workforce
This IDC Perspective explores how automation can enhance logistics execution and supply chain intelligence to boost productivity, reduce costs, improve serviceability, and advance sustainability. With a workforce under constant strain, logistics leaders are focusing on technologies like IoT, cloud c ... Read More
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CES 2025: Five Takeaways for Industry Ecosystems
This IDC Perspective provides our top 5 key takeaways from CES 2025 related to industry ecosystems, including observation, analysis, and guidance."CES is one of the only technology events that truly brings a collective set of partners together from the private and public sectors — it is clear that t ... Read More
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Worldwide Premium Connected Vehicles Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Premium Connected Vehicles Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study provides a five-year forecast for the worldwide premium connected vehicles market for 2024–2028."Alongside enabling app store, the emergence of GenAI-powered voice-based assistants has given rise to copilots that can provide ad ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehousing and Inventory Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain warehousing and inventory management applications software market. This market is expected to see good growth through 2028 as or ... Read More
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The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation
The Role of Autonomous Mobile Robots: Bringing Movement to Automation This IDC Perspective discusses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which are revolutionizing industrial automation by enhancing mobility and efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors. Unlike automated guided vehicles ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028
Worldwide Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Management Applications Software Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC study discusses the forecast for the worldwide supply chain logistics and transportation management applications software market. Off good performance in 2023, this market is expected to ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Warehouse and Inventory Management Applications Market Shares, 2023: Warehouse Automation
Worldwide Supply Chain Warehouse and Inventory Management Applications Market Shares, 2023: Warehouse Automation This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for supply chain warehouse and inventory management applications. This market grew nicely in 2023, paced by accelerating investment in ... Read More
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Recreational Vehicle Parks
Recreational Vehicle Parks Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate facilities to accommodate campers using tents, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles (RVs). Major companies include Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and Thousand Trails (both based in the US) ... Read More
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Motorcycle Dealers
Motorcycle Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell new and used motorcycles, scooters, motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, and other motor vehicles; they also may offer repair services, parts, and accessories. No major companies domina ... Read More
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Tire Dealers
Tire Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail establishments that sell new and used tires; some also provide automotive repair services. Major companies include Discount Tire, TBC Corporation, Monro Muffler Brake, Les Schwab Tire Center ... Read More
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Mobile Food Services
Mobile Food Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry prepare meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts, such as food trucks, ice cream trucks, mobile concession stands, and hot dog carts. No major companies domin ... Read More
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Marinas
Marinas Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged primarily in offering docking or storage facilities for pleasure boats. Major US companies include IGY Marinas, Safe Harbor Marinas, Suntex Marinas, and Westrec Marinas Management. Outside the US, major mari ... Read More
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Automobile Rental & Leasing
Automobile Rental & Leasing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry rent and lease passenger cars and trucks without drivers and utility trailers. Major companies include Avis Budget Group, Enterprise Holdings, Hertz Global Holdings, Ryder, and U-Haul (all based in t ... Read More
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Airport Operations
Airport Operations Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate airports for commercial and general aviation and provide support services such as air traffic control, aircraft fueling and maintenance, baggage and cargo handling, ferrying aircraft, and rental of ha ... Read More
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Worldwide Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Applications Market Shares, 2023: Transportation and Logistics Management
Worldwide Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Applications Market Shares, 2023: Transportation and Logistics Management This IDC study provides the worldwide market shares for supply chain transportation and logistics applications. This market grew nicely in 2023, paced by accelerating investm ... Read More
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The Supply Chain Redefined: Principal Areas for More Efficient Management
The Supply Chain Redefined: Principal Areas for More Efficient Management This IDC Perspective emphasizes the need for supply chain resiliency, highlighting the importance of transparency, cargo safety, and cybersecurity amidst global disruptions. It discusses the impact of geopolitical instabilitie ... Read More
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Japan Internet of Things Forecast by Vertical Industry and Technology Update, 2024–2028
Japan Internet of Things Forecast by Vertical Industry and Technology Update, 2024–2028 This IDC study provides a forecast of user spending and delves into market trends and prospects for the Japan Internet of Things (IoT) market by industry sector and by technology. Between 2024 and 2028, the Japan ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: Fleet Management in the Aftermarket
IDC PlanScape: Fleet Management in the Aftermarket This IDC PlanScape explores the process of fleet management specific to aftermarket service. Aftermarket service fleets are of critical importance to an organization's ability to deliver service, support, and resolution to customers or operators. Th ... Read More
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Worldwide Automotive Semiconductor Competitive Landscape, 1H24
Worldwide Automotive Semiconductor Competitive Landscape, 1H24 This IDC Market Perspective explores the worldwide automotive semiconductor competitive landscape, analyzes development trends, and provides suggestions to automotive semiconductor players."The automotive semiconductor market is witnessi ... Read More
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Technologies Enabling Sustainable Transportation and Logistics Services
Technologies Enabling Sustainable Transportation and Logistics Services This IDC Perspective examines the incentives, demands, and capabilities of transportation and logistics organizations that are tasked with advancing sustainability across a fragmented and carbon-intensive business environment. " ... Read More
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Blue Yonder ICON: Engineering-Centric Strategy with Unified Supply Chain Vision
Blue Yonder ICON: Engineering-Centric Strategy with Unified Supply Chain Vision This IDC Perspective details key takeaways from Blue Yonder's ICON. Blue Yonder, at its ICON 2024 conference, showcased significant progress toward its vision of a unified, real-time supply chain network, emphasizing an ... Read More
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