Container Telehandler Market Report 2026

The container telehandler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.19 billion in 2025 to $2.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global trade expansion, port infrastructure development, growth in containerized cargo, logistics automation, industrial material handling demand.

The container telehandler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electrification of port equipment, smart port initiatives, growth in intermodal transport, emission reduction regulations, automation in logistics hubs. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of electric and hybrid telehandlers, rising demand for high capacity container handling, integration of advanced safety and control systems, expansion of port and intermodal infrastructure, increased use of automated material handling equipment.

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 companies operating in the container telehandler market are Liebherr Group, Konecranes Plc, Kalmar Global (Cargotec), Terex Corporation, Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG), CVS Ferrari S.p.A., Taylor Machine Works, Inc., Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Material Handling - container handler manufacturing), Anhui Heli Co., Ltd., SOCMA (Fujian South Highway Machinery Co., Ltd.), TIL Limited, Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing, LLC, ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.), KION Group AG, Lonking Holdings Limited, HELI America (Anhui HELI Group manufacturing arm), Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Doosan Industrial Vehicle (Doosan Corporation), SANY Port Machinery Division, Fantuzzi Group (legacy container handler brand), Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd., XGMA Machinery Co., Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the dominant region in the container telehandler market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the container telehandler market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the container telehandler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 that 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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