Fleet Management Systems in Japan and South Korea

Commercial Telematics Trends, Key Players, Applications, and Market Forecasts

The proliferation of GPS-enabled mobile phones has lowered the barriers that previously hindered adoption of commercial vehicle telematics by small and medium enterprises in Japan and South Korea. Lower profit margins have forced transportation carriers in both regions to maximize fleet efficiencies and minimize operating costs. The challenge has been met through the utilization of electronic Fleet Management Systems (FMS). Under the Japanese Government’s ambitious ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) project, Japan’s commercial telematics adoption has grown, not only for freight trucks, but also for emergency vehicles, rental cars, and public transportation fleets.

In South Korea, the availability of location-based services (LBS) via the mobile handset has led many service providers and hardware manufacturers to extend LBS applications to commercial fleets. Japanese and South Korean companies have responded favorably to commercial telematics services partly due to the broad range of applications. ABI Research foresees that the logistics industry, and increasing technological innovation, will spur new momentum for commercial telematics services in both regions.

This study outlines the leading commercial vehicle telematics services, profiles FMS hardware solution providers and operators, and analyzes the relevant government initiatives which will help drive further development for FMS. Market forecasts through 2011 are also provided.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the main features of current FMS solutions in Japan and South Korea?
  • How will Japanese and South Korean commercial vehicle services further evolve in the markets?
  • What are the drivers for commercial telematics services in these markets?
  • What are the user demands in the regions?
  • Who are the leading vendors?
  • What are the service structure and fee plans for Japanese and South Korean FMS services?
  • How do mobile handset-based systems impact the market?
  • How will commercial vehicle subscribers, service revenue, hardware shipment and revenue, and total market value grow in Japan and South Korea over the next five years?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Application Service Providers
  • Telematics Service Providers
  • Hardware Manufacturers
  • System Integrators
  • Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers
  • Commercial Vehicle Fleet Managers
  • Wireless Service Providers
  • IC vendors
  • Mobile Handset Vendors
  • Financial Institutions