PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1888533
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A yard access control kiosk is a system designed to manage and monitor the entry and exit of vehicles within a facility's yard or premises. It enables automated verification, identification, and authorization processes to ensure that only approved vehicles are granted access, enhancing overall security and operational efficiency. By integrating with various identification technologies and record-keeping systems, it helps maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, streamline traffic flow, and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
The primary components of yard access control kiosks include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical components or tangible devices of a system that allow it to perform specific functions. These are classified into types such as standalone kiosks and integrated kiosks and are deployed through on-premises and cloud-based models. These systems are used in applications such as commercial yards, industrial yards, logistics and transportation, warehousing, and others, serving end-users including logistics companies, manufacturing, retail, government, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the transport services sector by driving up costs for vehicles, spare parts, and fuel, key inputs often sourced from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics providers, and public transportation systems are facing squeezed profit margins as higher equipment and maintenance costs coincide with limited ability to pass on these expenses to customers due to competitive pressures. The uncertainty has also delayed fleet modernization and the adoption of greener, more efficient vehicles, slowing progress toward sustainability goals. To adapt, transport firms are optimizing route planning, investing in fuel efficiency technologies, renegotiating supplier contracts, and exploring collaborative logistics models to share costs and mitigate the impact of higher tariffs.
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The yard access control kiosk market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.13 billion in 2024 to $1.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to the heightened need for contactless operations and driver self-service, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and omni-channel logistics, a growing focus on lifecycle services and managed deployments, rising demand for scalability and multi-site yard management, and stricter regulatory requirements surrounding data security and access control.
The yard access control kiosk market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period will be driven by increasing demand for automation in logistics yards, the growing adoption of IoT and real-time monitoring technologies, greater emphasis on security and regulatory compliance, rising vehicle throughput and yard congestion, and the expanding use of cloud-based and hybrid deployment models. Key trends anticipated during this period include advancements in biometric authentication technologies, innovations in cloud-based access platforms, the development of AI-driven video analytics, progress in touchless verification systems, and the introduction of solar-powered kiosks.
The growing e-commerce sector is expected to drive the growth of the yard access control kiosk market in the coming years. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services involving transactions between businesses, consumers, or both. The expansion of e-commerce is driven by widespread smartphone and internet usage, offering consumers convenient and accessible shopping options at any time. Yard access control kiosks support e-commerce operations by optimizing logistics processes, automating vehicle entry and exit procedures, and enhancing the efficiency and security of warehouse and distribution yard management. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached $324.8 billion, an increase of 19.5% from the previous quarter and 7.2% year over year, accounting for 17.1% of total retail sales. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is fueling the expansion of the yard access control kiosk market.
Major companies operating in the yard access control kiosk market are focusing on developing self-service yard automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency, minimize manual intervention, and streamline vehicle check-in and check-out procedures. Self-service yard automation refers to a technology-based system that allows drivers and logistics personnel to independently complete tasks such as check-in, check-out, and documentation at yard facilities without the need for manual assistance. For instance, in June 2024, Olea Kiosks Inc., a US-based manufacturing company, launched the Tampa Driver Check-In Kiosk, designed to transform logistics operations by automating and optimizing the driver check-in process at depots, yards, and warehouses. It reduces manual errors and waiting times, enhances yard safety, and provides real-time operational data for better management. This innovative kiosk improves efficiency, strengthens security, and enhances driver satisfaction in busy logistics environments.
In July 2024, ASSA ABLOY, a Sweden-based security company, acquired SKIDATA for $0.36 billion (EUR 340 million). Through this acquisition, ASSA ABLOY aims to expand its presence in mature markets by incorporating complementary access management products and solutions into its portfolio. The acquisition strengthens its market position by integrating SKIDATA's strong product performance and diverse offerings, reinforcing ASSA ABLOY's commitment to delivering secure, reliable access solutions and superior customer service. SKIDATA is an Austria-based provider of access management hardware and solutions, including yard access control kiosks.
Major players in the yard access control kiosk market are Kaleris Inc., DoorKing Inc., KIOSK Information Systems Inc., Made4net LLC, I And E Automation Corporation, Peripass NV, Tetronik GmbH, Exotrac LLC, Force 5 Inc., GLABs SRL, H32 Design & Development LLC, Panashi FZCO, PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS S.A., SmartKiosk S.R.L., Frank Mayer and Associates Inc., Meridian Kiosks LLC, REDYREF Interactive Kiosks LLC, Olea Kiosks Inc., C3 Solutions Inc., and Concept Kiosk S.A.
North America was the largest region in the yard access control kiosk market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in yard access control kiosk report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the yard access control kiosk market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The yard access control kiosk market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as driver self-service registration, gate and barrier control, and load and dock assignment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The yard access control kiosk market also includes sales of biometric entry kiosks, license plate recognition kiosks, touchless verification kiosks, and smart gate control kiosks. 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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