Smart Ports Market Growth Analysis | 2022-2028

Market Insights

The smart ports market was estimated at USD 2.01 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 24.24% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 7.39 billion in 2028.

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What are smart ports?

Smart ports are automated ports that employ innovative technologies to enhance performance by increasing efficiency and security. As per the World Trade Organization, over 80% of the world’s freight is transported using ports, one of the most important logistics centers across the globe. These automated ports with the use of evolving technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data are becoming more environmentally sustainable, economically efficient and capable of handling increased port traffic. There are several emerging technologies, systems and solutions that are entering into this otherwise considered as conservative and “resistant to change” industry. This trend is expected to continue in the future, altering this notion.

Market Dynamics

The growth of the market is primarily driven by:

• Rising need for ports to use smart and efficient technologies in order to enhance efficiency.
• Rise in the adoption of IoT-connected devices by major shipping companies, increasing use of drones to monitor terminal operations, government support, and increase in investment towards infrastructure of ports.

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the market are-

• Royal HaskoningDHV
• IBM Corporation
• ABB Group
• Trelleborg AB
• Port of Rotterdam Authority
• Abu Dhabi Ports
• Accenture plc
• General Electric Company
• Wipro Ltd.
• Ramboll Group
• Ikusi Velatia
• Port Solutions Ltd.
• Scientific Enterprises.

Segment Analysis

By Throughput Capacity Type

The smart ports market is segmented as extensively busy, moderately busy, and scarcely busy. The extensively busy segment held more than 45% share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The segmentation is based on the handling capacity of the ports, in terms of twenty feet equivalent (TEU). Ports with a throughput capacity of more than 18 million TEU are classified as extensively busy ports, those with a throughput capacity between 5 to 18 million TEU are classified as moderately busy ports, and the rest are classified as scarcely throughput ports. The extensively busy ports have the highest potential to invest in implementing smart technologies and solutions in the ports as they generate high revenue.

By Technology Type

The market is segmented as process automation, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. The process automation segment held more than 30% of market share in 2021 and is expected to grow at the highest rate during the assessment period.

The demand of the segment is because process automation reduces the need of human intervention by using technology to automate business processes. The degree of automation differs from port to port, depending on its capacity, economic value, location, and the amount of cargo it handles.

By Port Type

The market is segmented as seaport and inland port. The seaport segment seems to be dominating the market during the following period. Seaports handle passenger traffic, along with a huge amount of small to large cargo. And hence, these ports have strong demand for smart technologies to ensure efficient dock operations.

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific held more than 35% market share in 2021 and is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, with China, Japan, and India being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. This rise can be attributed to the rapid industrialization, growing manufacturing sectors, increasing logistic and packaging industries, and fastest-growing economies in the region. In the past few years, there has been a gradual increase in the bulk of trade, globally. Thus, countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong formed the trade corridor, opening the regions’ trade opportunities. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the following period.

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Critical Questions Answered in the Report

• What are the key trends in the global market?
• How the market (and its various sub-segments) has grown in the last five years and what would be the growth rate in the next five years?
• What is the impact of COVID-19 on the global market?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the major vendors to lead in the market?
• What is the market share of the top vendors?

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The smart ports market is segmented into the following categories.

By Element Type

• Terminal Automation & Cargo Handling
• Port Community System
• Traffic Management System
• Smart Port Infrastructure
• Smart Safety & Security

By Throughput Capacity Type

• Extensively Busy
• Moderately Busy
• Scarcely Busy

By Technology Type:

• Process Automation
• Internet of Things
• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain

By Port Type

• Seaport
• Inland Port

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology

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More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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