Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/17/2016 -- 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, door-to-door delivery, and packaging. They also provide strategic and operational value to many shippers worldwide. Freight service providers are improving logistics services by introducing innovative supply chain management. There are various kinds of rail freight transportation, which can be categorized into three different types:

-Train
-Intermodal container
-Specialized train

Technavio's analysts forecast the rail freight transportation market in Europe to grow at a CAGR of 5.36% during the period 2016-2020.

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The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the rail freight transportation market in Europe for 2015-2020.

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The market is divided into the following segments based on application:

-Intermodal
-Wagon
-Freight cars
-Locomotives

Technavio's report, Rail Freight Transportation Market in Europe 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors

-CFR Marfa
-DB Schenker
-PKP Cargo
-SBB Cargo
-SNCF Geodis

Other prominent vendors

-Baltic Rail
-BLS Cargo
-Colas Rail
-Direct Rail Services
-Europorte
-Move Intermodal
-Freightliner
-Globalink Logistics Group
-Harsco Rail
-Pol-Rail
-Rhenus Logistics
-Stobart Rail
-Trainose
-TRANSALEX International

Market driver

-Interoperability in European railways
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Market challenge

-Incompatibility for some goods
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Market trend

-Use of big data in railways
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Key questions answered in this report

-What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
-What are the key market trends?
-What is driving this market?
-What are the challenges to market growth?
-Who are the key vendors in this market space?
-What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
-What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: CFR Marfa, DB Schenker, PKP Cargo, SBB Cargo, SNCF Geodis, Baltic Rail, BLS Cargo, Colas Rail, Direct Rail Services, Europorte, Move Intermodal, Freightliner, Globalink Logistics Group, Harsco Rail, Pol-Rail, Rhenus Logistics, Stobart Rail, Trainose, TRANSALEX International.

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