Global Unit Load Device Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

Unit load devices or ULD are the containers for baggage and cargo that are typically carried in the holds of appropriately sized and equipped aeroplanes and are locked so that they cannot move within the hold while in flight. The ability to locate bags and cargo assigned to unit load devices and provide centralized unit load device distribution via GSM/Wi-Fi connectivity has led to an increasing acceptance of this advanced technology. The introduction of the internet of things (loT) with unit load devices (ULD) technology in the aviation industry increases cargo transport service operational efficiency. The combination of unit load devices and loT technology has resulted in the efficient operation of baggage and cargo systems.

• The growing use of wide-body aircraft, the expanding aviation sector, and the cheap operational expenses of unit load devices all contribute to the market's growth. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the unit load device market will grow at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

Unit Load Device Market Dynamics

Drivers

• High demand for the Lightweight products for the Cargo operations

The rise in the adoption of lightweight unit load devices, that is made from polymer composite for various aviation industry operations act as a major driver that will result in the expansion of the growth rate of the treatment market.

• Surging needs for the cold containers

The cold containers aid in transporting various good that are temperature sensitive (perishable food, drugs, plasma, vaccine and medicines), which further increases its usage amongst various end use industries thus, accelerating the overall growth for the market.

Furthermore, increasing passenger traffic, growing use of wide-body aircrafts along with the growing prominence of international trade are the factors that will expand the unit load device market. Other factors such as expansion of the aviation sector, and the cheap operational expenses of unit load devices will result in the expansion of unit load device market. 

• Growing Adoption of IOT-enabled ULDs

The internet of things (IoT) provides a platform for the development of agile infrastructure, allowing cargo companies to speed up cargo loading and unloading operations. Moreover, the accurate tracking of the cargo aids in saving the time and prevents the delayed flights which cushions the demand for the market within the forecasted period.

Opportunities

• Adoption of several research methodologies generate various opportunities.

The rise in research and development activities and adoption of several research methodologies such as the PESTEL analysis to gain the trends and developments will boost new opportunities for the market's growth rate in the forecast period of 2022-2029.

Restraints and Challenges

• High maintenance for the Unit load Devices hampers the growth.

The unit load devices require a high maintenance which is projected to create a hurdle for its adoption rate thus further restricting the overall growth of the market.

• Disruption in Supply Chain due to COVID-19

The suspension of several industrial activities especially the various end user industries will impede the growth rate of unit load device market. In addition to this, the suspended operations across aerospace industry will hinder the unit load device market growth in the forecast period mentioned above.

This unit load device market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on unit load device market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Covid-19 Impact on Unit Load Device Market

The lockdown restrictions across the globe led to the major disruption in the supply chain which negatively affected the unit load device market. Moreover, the aircraft industry experienced a slowdown as a result of the suspension of industrial activity and the ban on international travel in order to contain the spread of the global pandemic. Lockdowns and isolation during pandemics restricted the various operations in aerospace as well as other end use industries which complicated the market value. The loss of revenue due to the suspended operations and the postponed activities across the industries led to the reduced deliveries of the unit load device, thus further hampering the market's growth.

Recent Development

• In August 2020, Data introduced technologically enhanced Bluetooth low energy (BLE) readers to track cargo travel. BLE readers are commonly used to track the mobility of ULDs. Using this technology, shipments may track the ULD as well as sensor-based information such as the ULD's movement, temperature, and humidity of the container.
• In May 2020, UNILODE Aviation Solutions (US) and Air Canada agreed to a seven-year deal to develop a cost-effective ULD management solution. US, an expert in outsourced ULD, will deliver ULD management solutions to help Air Canada digitalize its transportation processes.

Global Unit Load Device Market Scope

The unit load device market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, material type and container type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product Type

• Lower Deck 3
• Lower Deck 6
• Lower Deck 11
• M 1
• Pallets

On the basis of product type, the unit load device market is segmented into lower deck 3, lower deck 6, lower deck 11, m 1 and pallets.

Application

• Commercial
• Cargo

On the basis of application, the unit load device market is segmented into commercial and cargo.

Material Type

• Metal
• Composite
• Others

On the basis of material type, the unit load device market is segmented into metal, composite and others.

Container Type

• Normal
• Cold

On the basis of container type, the unit load device market is segmented into normal and cold. The cold container segment will have a substantial market share within the container type segment.

Unit Load Device Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The unit load device market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, application, material type and container type as referenced above.

The countries covered in the unit load device market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Europe dominates the unit load device market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing demand for the cold containers from the healthcare and the ecommerce within this region.

On the other hand, Asia-Pacific region is projected to exhibit the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the rising investment in the healthcare sector and rising adoption of the unit load devices within the emerging economies such as India and China.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as new sales, replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology and import-export tariffs are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Unit Load Device Market Share Analysis

The unit load device market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to unit load device market.

Some of the major players operating in the unit load device market are Nordisk Aviation Products, safran-group, VRR, DoKaSch, Satco, Inc., Teijin Aramid B.V.,  PalNet GmbH Air Cargo Products Nordisk Aviation Products, Aclairshop, Brambles, Aerotuf, Envirotainer, CSafe Global and Transdigm Group, Inc., among others.

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