The container telehandler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.02 billion in 2024 to $2.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increased global trade, expansion of port infrastructure, rising containerization, growing demand for efficient cargo handling, and growth in maritime logistics.
The container telehandler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by rising e-commerce shipments, expansion of inland container depots, growth in intermodal transportation, heightened focus on supply chain efficiency, and increased demand for eco-friendly handling equipment. Key trends expected in the forecast period include automation integration, developments in electric and hybrid engines, smart fleet management, increased investments in research and development, and innovations in lifting capacity and safety features.
The rise in global trade activities is expected to drive the growth of the container telehandler market going forward. Trade activities encompass the buying, selling, and exchanging of goods and services between businesses or countries. This increase is fueled by growing global demand, as businesses and consumers worldwide require more goods and raw materials, leading to higher import and export volumes in international markets. Container telehandlers support these trade activities by efficiently handling and transporting heavy shipping containers, accelerating loading and unloading at ports and warehouses, which enhances supply chain efficiency. For example, in February 2025, the US-based Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that in 2024, goods exports rose by $38.6 billion to $2.08 trillion, while goods imports increased by $187.1 billion to $3.29 trillion. Thus, growing trade activities are driving the container telehandler market’s expansion.
Key players in the container telehandler market are focusing on innovations in sustainable cargo handling to boost operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Sustainable cargo handling involves managing and moving cargo in ways that reduce environmental harm, increase energy efficiency, and ensure long-term operational sustainability. For instance, in June 2024, Kalmar, a Finnish company specializing in sustainable cargo handling equipment for ports, terminals, distribution centers, and heavy logistics, introduced a new electric empty container handler to support cargo handling decarbonization. Kalmar’s electric handler features advanced capabilities combining efficiency, sustainability, and operator comfort. Offered in single- and double-stacker models with capacities of 9 to 11 tons and stacking heights up to 8+1, it includes modular lithium-ion batteries (163, 293, 391 kWh) for extended runtime and minimal energy loss. The CCS2-compatible fast-charging system supports up to 350 kW. Built on the G-generation platform, it delivers consistent, energy-efficient performance, while the ergonomic EGO cabin enhances comfort with adjustable controls.
In December 2024, Konecranes Oyj, a Finland-based lifting equipment and services provider, acquired Peinemann Port Services and Container Handling for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to bolster Konecranes’ position in the European port solutions market, particularly around Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port. It will enhance service capabilities, expand the customer base, and strengthen long-term maintenance partnerships with key clients. Peinemann is a Netherlands-based provider of port services supporting crane manufacturers and installers, including container telehandlers.
Major players in the container telehandler market are Liebherr Group, Linde Material Handling GmbH, Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd., J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, Terex Corporation, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Konecranes Plc, Manitou Group, Anhui Heli Co Ltd., SOCMA, Toyota Material Handling, Hyster-Yale Group Inc., Haulotte Group S.A., Merlo S.p.A., Kalmar Global, Hoist Liftruck Mfg LLC, Magni Telescopic Handlers Srl, CVS Ferrari S.p.A., TIL Limited, Taylor Machine Works Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the dominant region in the container telehandler market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in container telehandler report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the container telehandler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Container telehandlers are heavy-duty lifting machines specifically designed for handling and stacking shipping containers. They are used to efficiently lift, move, and stack heavy containers and cargo at ports, warehouses, and industrial sites, combining the reach of a forklift with the versatility of a crane.
The main product types of container telehandlers include empty container handlers and laden container handlers. Empty container handlers are machines designed to lift and transport empty shipping containers at ports. These come in various capacity ranges, including below 30 tons, 30-45 tons, and above 45 tons. They are powered by different propulsion systems such as diesel, electric, and hybrid, and are applied in settings like port terminals, intermodal facilities, warehouses, and other environments. The end users span small, medium, and large enterprises, as well as government bodies and municipalities.
The container telehandler market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides container telehandler market statistics, including container telehandler industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a container telehandler market share, container telehandler market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the container telehandler industry. This container telehandler market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The container telehandler market consists of sales of standard telehandlers, heavy-duty telehandlers, container-specific telehandlers, rotating telehandlers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The container telehandler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by rising e-commerce shipments, expansion of inland container depots, growth in intermodal transportation, heightened focus on supply chain efficiency, and increased demand for eco-friendly handling equipment. Key trends expected in the forecast period include automation integration, developments in electric and hybrid engines, smart fleet management, increased investments in research and development, and innovations in lifting capacity and safety features.
The rise in global trade activities is expected to drive the growth of the container telehandler market going forward. Trade activities encompass the buying, selling, and exchanging of goods and services between businesses or countries. This increase is fueled by growing global demand, as businesses and consumers worldwide require more goods and raw materials, leading to higher import and export volumes in international markets. Container telehandlers support these trade activities by efficiently handling and transporting heavy shipping containers, accelerating loading and unloading at ports and warehouses, which enhances supply chain efficiency. For example, in February 2025, the US-based Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that in 2024, goods exports rose by $38.6 billion to $2.08 trillion, while goods imports increased by $187.1 billion to $3.29 trillion. Thus, growing trade activities are driving the container telehandler market’s expansion.
Key players in the container telehandler market are focusing on innovations in sustainable cargo handling to boost operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Sustainable cargo handling involves managing and moving cargo in ways that reduce environmental harm, increase energy efficiency, and ensure long-term operational sustainability. For instance, in June 2024, Kalmar, a Finnish company specializing in sustainable cargo handling equipment for ports, terminals, distribution centers, and heavy logistics, introduced a new electric empty container handler to support cargo handling decarbonization. Kalmar’s electric handler features advanced capabilities combining efficiency, sustainability, and operator comfort. Offered in single- and double-stacker models with capacities of 9 to 11 tons and stacking heights up to 8+1, it includes modular lithium-ion batteries (163, 293, 391 kWh) for extended runtime and minimal energy loss. The CCS2-compatible fast-charging system supports up to 350 kW. Built on the G-generation platform, it delivers consistent, energy-efficient performance, while the ergonomic EGO cabin enhances comfort with adjustable controls.
In December 2024, Konecranes Oyj, a Finland-based lifting equipment and services provider, acquired Peinemann Port Services and Container Handling for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to bolster Konecranes’ position in the European port solutions market, particularly around Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port. It will enhance service capabilities, expand the customer base, and strengthen long-term maintenance partnerships with key clients. Peinemann is a Netherlands-based provider of port services supporting crane manufacturers and installers, including container telehandlers.
Major players in the container telehandler market are Liebherr Group, Linde Material Handling GmbH, Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd., J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, Terex Corporation, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Konecranes Plc, Manitou Group, Anhui Heli Co Ltd., SOCMA, Toyota Material Handling, Hyster-Yale Group Inc., Haulotte Group S.A., Merlo S.p.A., Kalmar Global, Hoist Liftruck Mfg LLC, Magni Telescopic Handlers Srl, CVS Ferrari S.p.A., TIL Limited, Taylor Machine Works Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the dominant region in the container telehandler market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in container telehandler report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the container telehandler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Container telehandlers are heavy-duty lifting machines specifically designed for handling and stacking shipping containers. They are used to efficiently lift, move, and stack heavy containers and cargo at ports, warehouses, and industrial sites, combining the reach of a forklift with the versatility of a crane.
The main product types of container telehandlers include empty container handlers and laden container handlers. Empty container handlers are machines designed to lift and transport empty shipping containers at ports. These come in various capacity ranges, including below 30 tons, 30-45 tons, and above 45 tons. They are powered by different propulsion systems such as diesel, electric, and hybrid, and are applied in settings like port terminals, intermodal facilities, warehouses, and other environments. The end users span small, medium, and large enterprises, as well as government bodies and municipalities.
The container telehandler market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides container telehandler market statistics, including container telehandler industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a container telehandler market share, container telehandler market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the container telehandler industry. This container telehandler market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The container telehandler market consists of sales of standard telehandlers, heavy-duty telehandlers, container-specific telehandlers, rotating telehandlers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Container Telehandler Market Characteristics3. Container Telehandler Market Trends And Strategies4. Container Telehandler Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market32. Global Container Telehandler Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Container Telehandler Market34. Recent Developments In The Container Telehandler Market
5. Global Container Telehandler Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Container Telehandler Market Segmentation
7. Container Telehandler Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Container Telehandler Market
9. China Container Telehandler Market
10. India Container Telehandler Market
11. Japan Container Telehandler Market
12. Australia Container Telehandler Market
13. Indonesia Container Telehandler Market
14. South Korea Container Telehandler Market
15. Western Europe Container Telehandler Market
16. UK Container Telehandler Market
17. Germany Container Telehandler Market
18. France Container Telehandler Market
19. Italy Container Telehandler Market
20. Spain Container Telehandler Market
21. Eastern Europe Container Telehandler Market
22. Russia Container Telehandler Market
23. North America Container Telehandler Market
24. USA Container Telehandler Market
25. Canada Container Telehandler Market
26. South America Container Telehandler Market
27. Brazil Container Telehandler Market
28. Middle East Container Telehandler Market
29. Africa Container Telehandler Market
30. Container Telehandler Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Container Telehandler Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
35. Container Telehandler Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Container Telehandler Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on container telehandler market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for container telehandler ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The container telehandler market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product Type: Empty Container Handlers; Laden Container Handlers2) By Capacity: Below 30 Tons; 30-45 Tons; Above 45 Tons
3) By Propulsion Type: Diesel; Electric; Hybrid
4) By Application: Port Terminals; Intermodal Facilities; Warehouses; Other Applications
5) By End User: Small Enterprises; Medium Enterprises; Large Enterprises; Government And Municipalities
Subsegments:
1) By Empty Container Handlers: Single Stack Empty Container Handlers; Double Stack Empty Container Handlers; Electric Empty Container Handlers; Diesel-Powered Empty Container Handlers2) By Laden Container Handlers: Reach Stackers; Top Loaders; Side Loaders; Heavy-Duty Laden Container Handlers
Key Companies Profiled: Liebherr Group; Linde Material Handling GmbH ; Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd.; J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited; Terex Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- Liebherr Group
- Linde Material Handling GmbH
- Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd.
- J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited
- Terex Corporation
- Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd.
- Konecranes Plc
- Manitou Group
- Anhui Heli Co Ltd.
- SOCMA
- Toyota Material Handling
- Hyster-Yale Group Inc.
- Haulotte Group S.A.
- Merlo S.p.A.
- Kalmar Global
- Hoist Liftruck Mfg LLC
- Magni Telescopic Handlers Srl
- CVS Ferrari S.p.A.
- TIL Limited
- Taylor Machine Works Inc.