Product Code: GVR-4-68040-470-3
Market Size & Trends:
The global stevedoring and marine cargo handling market size was estimated at USD 10.91 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2024 to 2030. The market growth is attributed to the continued expansion of global trade and the increasing volume of cargo transported via sea. With the rise of e-commerce, globalization, and expanding international trade agreements, there is an increasing demand for efficient port and cargo handling services. Moreover, various countries are investing heavily in port infrastructure development to accommodate the increasing volume of cargo. Large scale projects such as China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and India's Sagarmala Project, are designed to modernize port infrastructure, improve connectivity, and enhance cargo handling capacities.
The adoption of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning is enabling port operators and stevedoring companies to optimize cargo handling operations. AI-driven data analytics also allows ports to forecast demand, reduce downtime, and plan cargo operations more efficiently. The increasing reliance on automation is a major factor driving the market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, the integration of automated cranes, automated guided vehicles, and robotic sorting systems has resulted in faster and more efficient cargo handling processes.
Sustainability is gaining prominence across industries, along with the marine cargo handling sector. Ports are adopting greener practices, including electrification of cargo handling equipment, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Several ports are aiming to become carbon neutral. For instance, the Port of Los Angeles is implementing the Clean Air Action Plan, focusing on using electric and hydrogen-powered equipment. Additionally, the Port of Antwerp in Europe is exploring the use of alternative fuels for cargo handling machinery.
The demand for large vessels, such as ultra-large container vessels, has pushed ports to expand and upgrade their infrastructure. Larger ships require enhanced cranes and deeper ports to handle the increased cargo volume efficiently. The surge in containerization has also contributed to the growth of intermodal transport, where cargo is transferred seamlessly between different transportation modes, such as ships, trains, and trucks. As the demand for containerization cargo grows, ports are investing in expanding their container handling capacities.
Regulatory initiatives aimed at improving port efficiency and safety are also driving the growth of stevedoring and marine cargo handling market. Governments across the globe are implementing stricter regulations to ensure the smooth flow of goods while minimizing environmental impacts. For instance, the IMO's regulations on emissions and ballast water treatment have pushed ports to adopt cleaner technologies and more sustainable practices.
Global Stevedoring And Marine Cargo Handling Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global stevedoring and marine cargo handling market report based on cargo type, service, end-use, and region:
- Cargo Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Bulk Cargo
- Containerized Cargo
- Others
- Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Stevedoring
- Cargo Handling & Transportation
- Others
- End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Industrial
- Oil & Gas
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- India
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.4. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: Cargo Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: Cargo Type Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Bulk Cargo
- 4.3.1. Bulk Cargo Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Containerized Cargo
- 4.4.1. Containerized Cargo Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Others
- 4.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: Service Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: Service Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Stevedoring
- 5.3.1. Stevedoring Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Cargo Handling & Transportation
- 5.4.1. Cargo Handling & Transportation Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Industrial
- 6.3.1. Industrial Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Oil & Gas
- 6.4.1. Oil & Gas Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Agriculture
- 6.5.1. Agriculture Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Automotive
- 6.6.1. Automotive Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Share, By Region, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. North America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. North America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. North America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1. U.S. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.2. U.S. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.3. U.S. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.4. U.S. Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1. Canada Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.2. Canada Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.3. Canada Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.4. Canada Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1. Mexico Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.2. Mexico Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.3. Mexico Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.4. Mexico Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Europe Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Europe Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. UK
- 7.3.5.1. UK Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.2. UK Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.3. UK Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.4. UK Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Germany
- 7.3.6.1. Germany Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.2. Germany Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.3. Germany Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.4. Germany Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. France
- 7.3.7.1. France Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.2. France Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.3. France Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.4. France Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1. China Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.2. China Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.3. China Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.4. China Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Japan
- 7.4.6.1. Japan Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.2. Japan Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.3. Japan Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.4. Japan Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. India
- 7.4.7.1. India Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.2. India Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.3. India Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.4. India Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. South Korea
- 7.4.8.1. South Korea Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.2. South Korea Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.3. South Korea Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.4. South Korea Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9. Australia
- 7.4.9.1. Australia Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.2. Australia Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.3. Australia Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.4. Australia Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Latin America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Latin America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Latin America Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
- 7.5.5.1. Brazil Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.2. Brazil Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.3. Brazil Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.4. Brazil Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Middle East and Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Middle East and Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Middle East and Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- 7.6.5.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.2. KSA Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.3. KSA Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.4. KSA Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. UAE
- 7.6.6.1. UAE Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.2. UAE Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.3. UAE Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.4. UAE Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. South Africa
- 7.6.7.1. South Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.2. South Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cargo Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.3. South Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Service, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.4. South Africa Stevedoring and Marine Cargo Handling Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Positioning
- 8.4. Company Market Share Analysis
- 8.5. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.6. Strategy Mapping
- 8.6.1. Expansion
- 8.6.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 8.6.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 8.6.4. New Product Launches
- 8.6.5. Research And Development
- 8.7. Company Profiles
- 8.7.1. Blue Water Group
- 8.7.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.1.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.2. Bothra Group
- 8.7.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.2.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.3. Carver Companies
- 8.7.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.3.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.4. Charleston Stevedoring Company, LLC
- 8.7.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.4.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.5. CJ Logistics Corporation
- 8.7.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.5.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.6. CMA CGM Group
- 8.7.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.6.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.7. Enstructure LLC
- 8.7.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.7.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.8. Irish Continental Group
- 8.7.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.8.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.9. Jones Stevedoring Company
- 8.7.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.9.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.10. Newcastle Stevedores Pty Ltd
- 8.7.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.10.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.11. The Cooper Group
- 8.7.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.11.4. Recent Developments