RFID in Emerging Transportation Markets

Airline Baggage, Courier, and Postal Applications

In the transportation and logistics industries, RFID is found in a wide array of applications, as more companies begin conducting new pilots and implementations. Even applications within the same market may differ drastically from one another. This study focuses on the use of RFID in three areas that make up the bulk of transportation and logistics industry: airlines and airports, postal services, and courier services. Within these industries there are applications which are seeing traction at present, and others which are taken less seriously.

One of the most important issues running through all the transportation and logistics markets discussed in this research, and having the potential to tie them together, is the development of common standards. These markets overlap, and compatible infrastructures will be required. The research explores the tagging of airline luggage for baggage handling systems in particular depth. Applications in the parcel and postal industries are also examined, including asset tracking, item-level tagging of all small packages and letters, and other applications.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What is the current state of the transportation market?
  • What are the leading RFID applications within the market?
  • Who are the emerging market players?
  • What growth is expected among the various applications in the transportation market?
  • Where will the greatest revenues be realized?
  • What impact will standards have?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Retailers
  • RFID transponder, reader, and software vendors
  • RF system integrators
  • Warehouse management software companies
  • Supply chain execution software companies
  • Venture capitalists
  • Airports and airlines
  • Third party logistics companies
  • Postal services and courier services