Barge Transportation Global Market Report 2023 – By Barge Type (Dry Bulk Cargo Barge, Liquid Cargo Barge, Car-Float Barge, Power Barge, Construction Barge), By Vessel Type (Open Barge, Covered Barge, Tank Barge), By Propulsion (Towed Barge, Self-Propelled Barge), By Activities (Intracoastal Transportation, Inland Water Transportation), By Application (Coal And Crude Petroleum Products, Food Products, Beverages, Tobacco, Metal Ores And Fabricated Metal Products, Chemicals, Rubber And Plastic, Nuclear Fuel, Other Applications) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Transport services refer to a type of service that includes activities such as warehousing and storage services that are designed to assist people in moving from one location to another to obtain services or perform daily tasks that include the operation of warehousing and storage facilities for merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other materials. The main types in the transport services market are segmented into air transport, general transport, pipeline transport, rail transport, transit and ground passenger transport, truck transport, warehousing and storage, and water transport. Water transport involves the transportation of goods and people from one location to another through the water. The market is also segmented by purpose into commuter travel, tourism and leisure travel, business travel, cargo and freight travel, and shipping and delivery travel, and also segmented by destination into domestic and international. It is also segmented by the end-use industry into mining, construction, agriculture, construction, and others. The global transport services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Air Transport, General Transport, Pipeline Transport, Rail Transport, Transit And Ground Passenger Transport, Truck Transport, Warehousing And Storage, Water Transport 2) By Purpose: Commuter Travel, Tourism And Leisure Travel, Business Travel, Cargo And Freight Travel, Shipping And Delivery Travel 3) By Destination: Domestic, International 4) By End-Use Industry: Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Other End Use Industries Subsegments Covered: Passenger Air Transport, Chartered Air Transport, Air Cargo Services, Sightseeing Transport & Support Activities For Transport, Couriers And Messengers, Postal Services, Crude Oil Pipeline Transport, Natural Gas Pipeline Transport, Refined Petroleum Products Pipeline Transport, Other Pipeline Transport, Passenger Rail Transport, Rail Freight, Commuter Rail And Public Bus Services, Taxi And Limousine Services, School And Employee Bus Services, Charter Bus Services, Other Transit And Ground Passenger Transport, General Freight Trucking, Specialized Freight Trucking, General Warehousing And Storage, Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage, Specialized Warehousing And Storage, Farm Product Warehousing and Storage, Deep Sea, Coastal, And Great Lakes, Inland Water Transport The global transport services market size grew from $7197.32 billion in 2022 to $7993.46 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The transport services market is expected to grow to $10568.92 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.2%. Faster Economic Growth: The transportation services market's growth is aided by the stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that global GDP growth will be 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a significant decline in the historical period, are further expected to aid the market's growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. Major companies in the transport services market include United Parcel Service Inc., Amazon.com Inc., United States Postal Service, Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corporation, Cargill, Incorporated, China Railway Corporation, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, Indian Railways, and JSC Russian Railways. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the transportation services market in 2020 as governments imposed lockdowns and restricted the movement of people and goods to contain the transmission. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity, with countries entering a state of "lock down" and harming businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, the transportation services market has started recovering from the shock. Companies are actively pursuing electricity to power buses to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs. Solar buses run on electric batteries, which, in some cases, are also charged by solar panels installed on the roof of the bus. This improves the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and increases the life of lithium batteries. Further, the technology has low-maintenance components, allowing the companies to save costs. Major companies involved in manufacturing electric buses include Kiira Motors, BYD Company, Heilongjiang Qiqiar New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., Bauer's Intelligent Transportation, Yutong, and Volvo buses. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the transport services market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the transport services market. The regions covered in the transport services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the transport services market analysis are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The transport services market includes revenues earned by entities by transporting goods and people from one location to another for an amount or fee to improve the economy of the particular country. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The transport services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides transport services market statistics, including transport services industry global transport services market size, regional shares, competitors with a transport services market share, detailed transport services market segments, transport services market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the transport services industry. This transport services 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.

Smart transportation refers to the combined use of management techniques and current technology in the transportation industry. These are technological solutions, which employ a variety of technologies, ranging from basic management systems such as car navigation, traffic signal control systems, container management systems, automatic number plate recognition, speed cameras, and monitoring applications, to more sophisticated applications that include real-time data and input from a range of external sources. The main products of smart transportation include advanced traveler information systems, advanced transportation management systems, advanced transportation pricing systems, advanced public transportation systems, and cooperative vehicle systems. Advanced traveler information systems (refer to intelligent transportation systems that make use of a cutting-edge computer, communication, and information technologies to give users of a system crucial information about traffic laws, route and location guidance, hazardous situations and safety advisories, and warning messages. They are widely used in various modes of transportation, which include roadways, railways, airways, and maritime. The applications of smart transportation include traffic management, road safety and security, parking management, public transport, automotive telematics, and freight management. The global smart transportation market is segmented – 1) By Product Type: Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIC), Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS), Advanced Transportation Pricing Systems (ATPS), Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS), Cooperative Vehicle Systems 2) By Transportation Mode: Roadways, Railways, Airways, Maritime 3) By Application: Traffic Management, Road Safety and Security, Parking Management, Public Transport, Automotive Telematics, Freight The global smart transportation market size will grow from $123.15 billion in 2022 to $143.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of smart transportation market is expected to grow to $261.1 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.1%. Increasing government initiatives and regulations are driving the smart transportation market. The governments across emerging and developing economies are focusing on investing in innovative transportation technologies to reduce the congestion on roadways, maintain safe transportation practices and reduce road accidents. Currently, the Indian government is building around 599 highway projects with a total outlay budget of INR 1,000 billion ($14.67 billion), out of which INR 480 billion ($ 7.03 billion) will be spent on the development of smart cities across the new highways. Therefore, increasing government initiatives and regulations is expected to boost demand for smart transportation solutions during the forecast period. Major players in the smart transportation market are Cisco Systems Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Siemens Corporation, SAP SE, Thales Group, Kapsch Traffic Com, Cubic Corporation, Accenture, Alstom SA., Indra Sistemas S.A, TomTom International B.V, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Iteris, Inc., Schneider Electric, and Q-Free ASA. Internet of Things (IoT) is a key trend gaining popularity in the smart transportation market. IoT sensors and devices collect information, such as trip time or weather conditions and connect with other devices and systems in intelligent transportation systems. The data can also be used to assist drivers. Environmental sensors and computerized weather systems can alert a vehicle when they are going to reach a stretch of road with icy patches. When cars are equipped with sensors that can transmit information about road conditions to a centralized traffic system, traffic administrators can utilize this data to make adjustments, change traffic signals, and better guide traffic to minimize accidents. In November 20202, China's first smart transportation IoT platform was recently launched at the World Transport Conference. The platform employs a wide range of IoT hardware facilities, such as smart cones, accident car boxes, law enforcement integrated fast road sealers, and others, and smart transportation IoT software platforms, to assist road traffic practitioners (traffic cops, road maintenance workers, and road builders) in working more safely and efficiently. In May 2021, Siemens Mobility, a Germany-based provider of sustainable and efficient transport solutions, acquired Padam Mobility for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition expands Siemens Mobility's multimodal transportation-focused portfolio of intelligent infrastructure. It aids transportation professionals in coordinating and integrating various types of transportation to ensure smooth travel from the first mile to the last. Padam Mobility is a France-based Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for on-demand and paratransit software solutions. North America was the largest region in the smart transportation market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart transportation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the smart transportation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The smart transportation market includes revenues earned by entities by managing transportation and ensuring safe movement of vehicles, pedestrians, traffic, parking, and others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The smart transportation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides smart transportation market statistics, including smart transportation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a smart transportation market share, detailed smart transportation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the smart transportation industry. This smart transportation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

A hotel or other travel accommodation refers to a location where legitimate travelers may get food or shelter as long as they have the means to pay for it and are in good enough health to be accepted. Accommodation is a group of rooms or a building in which someone may live or stay and is essential for any tourists who want to travel to another destination or on a trip because you will always need a place to stay such as hotels, caravan parks, camp sites, and so on. Hotels and motels are the most common types of hotel and other travel accommodation, followed by casino hotels, bed and breakfast lodging, and all other types of traveler lodging. A bed & breakfast accommodation is a form of lodging that includes an overnight stay as well as the first meal of the day in the fee. The different modes of booking involve online bookings, direct bookings, and others, and they include various ownerships such as chained, standalone. The price point of the services includes economy, mid-range, and luxury and they are used for tourist accommodation (leisure), official business (professional). The global hotel and other travel accommodation market is segmented - 1) By Type: Hotel And Motel, Casino Hotels, Bed And Breakfast Accommodation, All Other Traveler Accommodation 2) By Mode of Booking: Online Bookings, Direct Bookings, Other Mode Of Booking 3) By Application: Tourist Accommodation (Leisure), Official Business (Professional) 4) By Price Point: Economy, Mid-Range, Luxury 5) By Ownership: Chained, Standalone The global hotel and other travel accommodation market grew from $747.32 billion in 2022 to $846.64 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The hotel and other travel accommodation market is expected to grow to $1049.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.5%. The increasing use of social media and access to mass media is positively impacting the tourism and hotel industries. With tourists sharing their travel information, photographs, and videos on social media platforms, people are increasingly becoming aware of the tourist destinations and recreational experiences offered by different countries around the world. For instance, in October 2022, according to a report published by Kepios Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based online reference-based library, over the last year, social media users increased by 227 million, reaching 4.70 billion by the beginning of July 2022. Over the last year, the global social media user base has grown by more than 5%, with the most recent global total now equaling 59 percent of the world's total population. Every day, the world spends more than 10 billion hours on social media platforms, which is nearly 1.2 million years of human existence. Therefore, the increasing use of social media and access to mass media is growing demand for hotel and other travel accommodation market. Major companies in the hotel and other travel accommodation market include Marriott International, MGM Resorts International, Rewe Group, Ctrip.Com International Ltd., Intercontinental, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Accor Hotels, TUI Group, Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Company Limited. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the hotel and other travel accommodation market in 2020 as governments globally imposed restrictions on domestic and international travel, limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of "lock down." The outbreak has had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the hotel and other travel accommodation markets will recover from the shock over the forecast period as it is a "black swan" event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Hotels are using technologies that are transforming customer experiences. Some technologies are leading to great improvements and savings for the hotel and other travel accommodation markets. The most significant trends in the accommodation industry are the use of near-field-communication (NFC) technology, infrared technology, and robots. NFC gives users the ability to exchange data between devices, making mobile payments an instant and secure process. Infrared sensors are used in hotels to address customer complaints involving housekeeping interruptions. Hotels are also using robots to deliver amenities to guest rooms and for other functional purposes. Hotel operators are investing in systems and technologies that can automate processes, cut costs and personalize the experience for guests. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hotel and other travel accommodation in 2021. North America was the second largest region accounting in the global hotel and other travel accommodation market. The regions covered in the hotel and other travel accommodation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hotel and land other travel accommodation market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The hotel and other travel accommodation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing short-term lodging services such as hotels, motor hotels, resort hotels, and motels. The establishments in this industry may offer food and beverage services, recreational services, conference rooms, convention services, laundry services, parking, and other services. This market includes revenues from sales by restaurants to a delivery service but not the revenues of the delivery service itself. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The hotel and other travel accommodation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hotel and other travel accommodation market statistics, including hotel and other travel accommodation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hotel and other travel accommodation market share, detailed hotel and other travel accommodation market segments, hotel and other travel accommodation market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hotel and other travel accommodation industry. This hotel and other travel accommodation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the hotel and other travel accommodation industry.

Recreation refers to all the activities that people choose to refresh their minds and bodies and make their free time more enjoyable and interesting. Recreation improves concentration skills and the ability to manage anxiety and stress. Enhanced social skills develop skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and a great way to have fun, meet new people and develop friendships. The main types of recreation are amusements, arts, and sports. Sports services provide live sporting events before a paying audience or entities that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. The different age groups include aged 35 and younger, aged 35-54, aged 55 and older, and involve various revenue sources such as media rights, merchandising, tickets and sponsorship. The global recreation market is segmented - 1) By Type: Amusements, Arts, Sports 2) By Age Group: Aged 35 and Younger, Aged 35-54, Aged 55 and Older 3) By Revenue Source: Media Rights, Merchandising, Tickets and Sponsorship Subsegments Covered: Amusement Parks, Gambling, Museums, Historical Sites, Zoos, And Parks, Independent Artists And Performing Art Companies, Sports And Arts Promoters, Spectator Sports, Participatory Sports The global recreation market size grew from $1,443.83 billion in 2022 to $1,900.67 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global recreation market is expected to grow to $2,194.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.7%. The recreation market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global GDP growth was 3.5% in 2020, up from 3.2% in 2019. Recovering commodity prices are further expected to aid market growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India's GDP grew by 7.2%, whereas China registered a GDP growth of 6.0% in 2020. Stable economic growth is expected in end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. This continued economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end-user markets and be a driver of the recreation market as greater affluence allows consumers to visit recreation centers. Major companies in the recreation market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, The Walt Disney Company, Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Maruhan, Flutter Entertainment plc, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., CJ Corp, and Oriental Land Company Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the recreation market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities such as amusement parks, museums, and casinos with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the recreation market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Amusement parks are increasingly using virtual and augmented reality technology to provide an immersive experience to customers. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer-generated environment that can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Amusement parks are implementing this technology in rides and theater-based attractions. For instance, Plopsaland De Panne in De Panne, Belgium has a new virtual reality wooden roller coaster called Heidi The Ride, which can reach speeds of more than 43 mph. Amusement park SeaWorld has started operating a new Kraken Virtual Reality Roller Coaster in Orlando. The Weave Breaker coaster brings the reality of jet skiing in an amusement park. Universal Studios have The Walking Dead mazes with augmented reality elements. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the recreation market share in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global recreation market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the recreation market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The recreation market includes revenues earned by entities by operating amusements facilities, operating facilities or providing services for cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests, providing live sporting events before a paying audience, and operating golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness, and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Gambling, except casino hotels, can also be considered to be part of the recreation market. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The recreation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides recreation market statistics, including recreation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a recreation market share, detailed recreation market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the recreation industry. This recreation 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.

Services refer to transactions between a buyer and a seller without transferring any physical goods or commodities, involving the use of resources, experience, skill, ingenuity, and intelligence. It mainly involves the use of resources, experience, skill, ingenuity, and intelligence. The main types of services include Civic Services, Real Estate, Leasing, Commercial Services, Personal Services, and Repair and Maintenance. Civic service is defined as a structured period of significant engagement and commitment to the local, national, or international community that is acknowledged and recognized by society, with little or no monetary recompense to the individual. The components including hardware, software, and service. The different modes include online and offline. The global services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Civic Services, Real Estate, Leasing, Commercial Services, Personal Services, Repair and Maintenance 2) By Component: Hardware, Software, Service 2) By Mode: Online, Offline Subsegments Covered: Religious Organizations, NGOs And Charitable Organizations, Political Organizations, Unions And Associations, Real Estate Rental, Real Estate Agency and Brokerage, Automotive Equipment Leasing, Consumer Goods And General Rental Centers, Machinery Leasing, Lessors Of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets, Office Administrative Services, Facilities Support Services, Employment Services, Business Support Services, Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services, Waste Management And Remediation Services, Investigation And Security Services, Services to Buildings And Dwellings, Other Support Services,, Personal Care Services, Death Care Services, Dry-Cleaning And Laundry Services, Other Personal Services, Private Household Services, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Personal Goods Repair And Maintenance The global services market size will grow from $13,978.41 billion in 2022 to $15,223.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of services market is expected to grow to $20,650.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. Rapid advances in technology are expected to drive innovation in different sectors of the services industry, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Areas of rapid technological change included electronic equipment, automobiles, and electronics, which in turn will lead to an increase in services for that equipment. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics are increasingly being used, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs, and higher margins. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to increase product portfolio and enter new markets by making investments made through cost savings. IoT applications are also being integrated into services to enable services such as remote monitoring, and central feedback systems, and to offer other services. These factors are expected to drive the services market going forward. Major companies in the services market report include BCD Travel, Enterprise Holdings Inc., Randstad Holding NV, Adecco Group, Travel Leaders Group, TUI Group, Recruit Holdings, ManpowerGroup Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and Waste Management Inc. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the services market in 2020 as the need for services offered by these establishments declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the services market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. With companies focusing on core business operations, automated billing systems are widely being used to minimize billing errors and reduce costs. Automated systems generate and send electronic copies of invoices directly to customers. Automated billing systems can result in savings of 60-80% compared to traditional paper-based billing systems. Automated billing systems also enable tracking of unpaid bills, automating payment reminders and recurring invoices, managing discounts, and coupons, and creating of customized invoices. These systems also generate real-time reports on sales, orders, and budgets that help track business performance. Some of the popular automated billing systems include Zoho Invoice, QuickBooks, Invoice2go, and Intacct. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the services market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the services market share. The regions covered in the services market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the services market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The services market consists of revenue earned by entities by providing services to equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grant making, advocacy, and providing dry-cleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care services, photofinishing services, and temporary parking services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides services market statistics, including services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a services market share, detailed services market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the services industry. This services 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.

Catering refers to a service that provides meal delivery to a client's location and may also prepare and serve the food there. Food contractor refers to any individual who, in accordance with a food service contract, engages or maintains staff to offer on-site food services at a company location. The main types of catering services and food contractors are food service contractors and catering services. Catering services is the business of providing food service at a remote location or at a specific location, such as a hotel, hospital, pub, airline, cruise ship, park, filming location or studio, entertainment location, or event venue. The services are owned by chained and standalone entities and provided for applications such as tourist accommodation, and official business. The global catering services and food contractors market is segmented - 1) By Type: Food Service Contractors, Catering Services 2) By Ownership: Chained, Standalone 3) By Application: Tourist Accommodation, Official Business The global catering services and food contractors market grew from $269.19 billion in 2022 to $281.49 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The catering services and food contractors market is expected to grow to $330.98 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.1%. The catering services and food contractors market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. Recovering commodity prices, after a significant decline in the historical period, are further expected to aid the market's growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, according to the Reserve Bank of India, India's GDP is expected to grow at 9.5% during the year 2022, whereas China is forecasted to register GDP growth of 5.5% in 2022 . Stable economic growth is expected to increase the demand for services offered by this industry, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. Major companies in the catering services and food contractors market include Compass group plc, Sodexo, Aramark corporation, Elior Group, Autogrill SpA, SSP Group plc, Lufthansa Group, DO & CO AG, Samsung C&T Corporation and Thompson Hospitality. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the catering services and food contractors market in 2020 as governments globally imposed restrictions on domestic and international travel, limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of "lock down." The outbreak has had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the catering services and food contractors market will recover from the shock over the forecast period as it is a "black swan" event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Food catering companies are forming alliances to serve food to schools, colleges, and universities. They are also involved in the development of mobile apps that provide tailored food options to meet the needs of each individual. For instance, in March 2021, Sodexo, the foodservice and facilities management company, announced a partnership with HelloFresh, the meal kit leader, to deliver HelloFresh and EveryPlate meal kits to students at more than 300 colleges and universities in the United States. Students can pre-select, order, and schedule meal kits for delivery using Sodexo's BiteU app. Whether students are vegetarian, on a low-calorie diet, or looking for something quick and easy, HelloFresh allows them to choose from a varied and changing weekly menu. EveryPlate is a rotating menu of simple and affordable chef-curated recipes, including vegetarian and gourmet options. Western Europe was the largest region in the catering services and food contractors market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the catering services and food contractors market. The regions covered in the catering services and food contractors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the catering services and food contractors market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The catering services and food contractors market includes revenues earned by entities by providing single event-based food services or food services at an institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial location of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations for a specified period of time. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The catering services and food contractors market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides catering services and food contractors market statistics, including catering services and food contractors industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a catering services and food contractors market share, detailed catering services and food contractors market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the catering services and food contractors industry. This catering services and food contractors 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.

In-flight entertainment and connectivity refer to the entertainment and connectivity options available to aircraft passengers during a flight. In-flight entertainment and connectivity consists of various connected multimedia content and platforms that allow passengers to watch movies, games, music, information on the travel route, on-board menus and procedural guidelines, and other informative inputs in order to upgrade the experience of passengers during a flight. The main types of in-flight entertainment and connectivity are hardware and services. The in-flight entertainment and connectivity hardware consists of different products that are necessary for in-flight connectivity, such as antennas, wireless LAN controllers, wireless access points, wireless hotspot gateways, and other entertainment and connectivity hardware. The different connectivity technologies for in-flight entertainment and connectivity include satellite technology and air-to-ground, which are used by end-users such as OEMs and aftermarket. The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is segmented - 1) By Type: Hardware, Service 2) By Connectivity Technology: Satellite Technology, Air-To-Ground 3) By End-User: OEM, Aftermarket The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity market size will grow from $4.04 billion in 2022 to $4.37 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity is expected to grow to $5.91 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. The growth in the number of airline passengers has been a major driving force for the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market. The increase in the number of passengers has led to an increase in demand for various inflight entertainment services, such as video streaming, text messaging, gaming, and internet browsing. For instance, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the global number of airline passengers is expected to reach 10.5 billion by the year 2040. Also, according to the Boeing 2020–2039 commercial market outlook, India's domestic air passenger market is expected to double its size by 2030, from the pre-pandemic levels. Therefore, the growth in the number of airline passengers is driving the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market growth. Major players in the market are Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., (Gee), Gogo Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Thales Group, Viasat, Inc., Kontron S&T AG, Burrana Inc., Safran SA, Inmarsat Global Limited, Stellar Entertainment Group, Thinkom Solutions, Inc., Sita (Onair), Astronics Corporation, Cobham Limited (Advent International), The Boeing Company, FDS Avionics Corp, and Thinkom Solutions Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market. Companies in the market are focusing on developing advanced entertainment modules that are efficient and lighter. For instance, in June 2021, Thales, a France-based aerospace company, launched AVANT UP, which is an in-flight entertainment system offering a higher picture resolution with a 50% increase in reliability and a 30% decrease in weight. The new system has a dynamic power supply, can offer higher personalization, and can assist in airline revenue generation capabilities. In December 2021, Intelsat, a European-based satellite services company, acquired the commercial aviation business of Gogo for a deal amount of $400 million. Through this acquisition, Intelsat is expected to pair its global satellite and ground network with Gogo’s installed base of 3,000 commercial aircraft. Combining Intelsat's next-generation global telecommunications network with Gogo Commercial Aviation's leading capabilities and airline relationships will result in greater innovation in inflight digital connectivity. Gogo Inc., is a US-based inflight internet communication and entertainment provider. North America was the largest region in the in-flight connectivity and entertainment market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the In-flight entertainment and connectivity market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The in-flight entertainment and connectivity market includes revenues earned by entities by offering movies, music, TV shows, audio books, games. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. 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. The in-flight entertainment and connectivity market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides in-flight entertainment and connectivity market statistics, including in-flight entertainment and connectivity industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with in-flight entertainment and connectivity market share, detailed in-flight entertainment and connectivity market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity industry. 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Foods are defined as processed products of plants, and animals that contain essential nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, and other nutrients consumed by humans. Beverages are defined as potable drinks which have thirst quenching refreshing, stimulating, and nourishing properties. The main type of food and beverages are alcoholic – beverages, nonalcoholic – beverages, grain products, bakery & confectionary, other foods products, frozen, canned, and dried food, dairy food, meat, poultry and seafood, syrup, seasoning, oils, & general food, animal and pet food, and tobacco products. Alcoholic beverages include beverages that contain varying amounts of alcohol (ethanol). The various typesdistinct types of distribution channels are supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and Other Distribution Channels. The different typesseveral types of nature include organic and conventional. The global food and beverages market is segmented - 1) By Type: Alcoholic - Beverages, Non Alcoholic - Beverages, Grain Products, Bakery & Confectionary, Other Foods Products, Frozen, Canned and Dried Food, Dairy Food, Meat, Poultry And Seafood, Syrup, Seasoning, Oils, & General Food, Animal And Pet Food, Tobacco Products 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional Subsegments Covered: Beer, Wine And Brandy, Spirits, Coffee And Tea, Soft Drink And Ice, Flour, Rice And Malt, Other Grain Products, Breakfast Cereal, Sugar And Confectionery Products, Bread And Bakery Products, Cookie, Cracker, Pasta, And Tortilla, Perishable Prepared Food, Snack Food, All Other Miscellaneous Food, Frozen Food, Canned And Ambient Food, Milk And Butter, Cheese, Dry, Condensed, And Evaporated Dairy Products, Ice Cream And Frozen Dessert, Meat Products, Poultry, Seafood, Flavoring Syrup And Concentrate, Seasoning And Dressing, Fats And Oils, Pet Food, Animal Food, Cigarettes, Cigars And Cigarillos, Smoking And Other Tobacco Products The global food and beverages market size grew from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global food and beverages market is expected to grow to $9,225.37 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.3%. Many countries across the globe are experiencing falling prices of crops due to overcapacity; this is expected to result in low raw material costs for food and beverage companies. For instance, in November 2022, according to the report Frontline, an India-based national magazine on agriculture, the bailout package of Rs 7000 crore, announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, for farmers involved in the sugar production sectors to fix the minimum selling price of refined sugar of Rs 29 per kilogram (prices dropped to Rs 23-24 recently due to overproduction and to create a buffer stock of 3 million tonnes of sugar for one year. Thus, the overproduction of certain crops is likely to result in higher profit margins for food and beverage companies. Higher profit margins will enable food and beverage companies to increase their productivity and drive the market going forward. Major companies in the food and beverages market include Nestle S.A., JBS S.A., PepsiCo Inc., Anheuser-Busch InBev sa/nv, Tyson Foods Inc., Wilmar International Ltd., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), The Coca-Cola Company, Imperial brands plc, Mars Incorporated. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the food and beverages market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the food and beverages market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Frozen food manufacturers are using technologies such as individual quick freezing (IQF) to improve the yield and quality of frozen foods. The IQF method involves transferring the individual food items on a conveyor belt into a blast freezer that quickly freezes the items. With the IQF method, every individual piece of food is frozen separately, as opposed to bulk or block freezing. This method boosts yield by 1.5-3% and results in better quality products with high nutritional value and less wastage. Examples of IQF foods include fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, and vegetables such as corn, peas, and green beans. The global IQF vegetable market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2026, thus indicating significant demand for IQF food products in the future. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food and beverages market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region of the food and beverages market. The regions covered in the market size of global food and beverages market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverages market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The food and beverages market consists of sales of beer, wine and brandy, spirits, coffee and tea, soft drink and ice, flour, rice and malt, breakfast cereal, sugar and confectionery products, bread and bakery products, cookie, cracker, pasta, and tortilla, perishable prepared food, snack food, frozen food, canned and ambient food, milk and butter, cheese, dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products, ice cream and frozen dessert, meat products, poultry, seafood, flavoring syrup and concentrate, seasoning and dressing, fats and oils, pet food, animal food, cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, smoking and other tobacco products. The companies in the food and beverages industry process raw materials into food, pet food and tobacco products, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both on-trade and off-trade establishments. 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. The food and beverages research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food and beverages statistics, including food and beverages industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with food and beverages share, detailed food and beverages segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food and beverages industry. This food and beverages research report deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.