Ocean Freight Forwarding Market by Type (Full Container Load, Less than Container Load), Service (Charter Services, Documentation & PO Management, Packaging & Labeling), End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Ocean Freight Forwarding Market by Type (Full Container Load, Less than Container Load), Service (Charter Services, Documentation & PO Management, Packaging & Labeling), End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Ocean Freight Forwarding Market size was estimated at USD 75.64 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 79.22 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 5.05% to reach USD 106.86 billion by 2030.

Global Ocean Freight Forwarding MarketOcean freight forwarding encompasses the range of services provided by logistics companies to facilitate international trade via sea transportation. These services include the booking of cargo space on ships, cargo consolidation, warehousing, cargo insurance, documentation, and customs clearance. Ocean freight forwarding is an essential component of global trade, facilitating the transport of large volumes of goods across continents. Increases in international trade agreements and economic cooperation between countries contribute to the growth of the market. The rising trend of online shopping has led to increased demand for international shipping services, subsequently driving the growth of the market. Expanding investments in port facilities and shipping technologies that improve handling capabilities are driving the market growth. The high cost of navigating the complex web of international trade laws hampers the growth of the ocean freight forwarding market. The growing development of sustainable shipping practices to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport and platforms for better tracking and transparency across the entire supply chain is expected to create opportunities for market growth.Regional InsightsIn the Americas, the demand for ocean freight forwarding is driven by both imports and exports of goods, inclduing consumer electronics, automotive parts, and commodities. The customer purchasing behavior shows a penchant for reliable and timely deliveries, often with an emphasis on advanced tracking features and cost efficiency. Major ports such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, and New York play a critical role in handling cargo volumes. The EU region exhibits diverse consumer needs influenced by strict regulations, environmental considerations, and a focus on supply chain resilience. Market players emphasize efficiency, integrated logistics services, and digitalization in response to customer expectations. The Middle East has been rapidly growing as a logistics hub due to its strategic location and investment in port infrastructure, including the Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. Africa's ocean freight forwarding market is emerging, with infrastructure developments and increased trade. The customer base is cost-sensitive, requiring economical options without compromising on the transit times. Asia-Pacific, as a major global exporter, contributes significantly to the ocean freight forwarding industry. The Asia-Pacific market demands high efficiency, fast shipping times, and robust logistics networks, reflected in the capabilities of ports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen. There is a trend toward a more digitalized and automated supply chain management approach.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include A.P. Moller - Maersk, AFM LOGISTICS PVT. LTD., Agility Logistics, Asiana USA, Bolloré Logistics, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., CEVA Logistics SA, China Merchants Group Limited, Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post AG, DSV A/S, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., Freightos Limited, GEODIS, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, Kuehne+Nagel, LOGISTEED, Ltd., LX International Corp, Nippon Express CO., LTD., Ocean-Air Freight Ltd, Sarvam Logistics, United Parcel Service, Inc., and YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Type
Full Container Load
Less than Container Load
Service
Charter Services
Documentation & PO Management
Packaging & Labeling
Transportation & Warehousing
End-User
Consumer Appliances
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Retail & FMCG
Textile
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Ocean Freight Forwarding Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Expansion of offshore oil & gas industries across economies
5.1.1.2. Growing maritime trades and demand for safe & fast cargo delivery
5.1.1.3. Increasing number of ports and commercial sea vessels
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Surging crude oil prices and rise in shipment costs
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Introduction of marine batteries for naval vessels
5.1.3.2. Rapid surge in cross-border e-commerce activities
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Environmental issues associated with ship maintenance activities
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Type: Growing usage of less than container load offers a greater degree of flexibility and is more accessible for smaller businesses
5.2.2. Service: Rising potential of charter services for high-volume shipments and non-standard cargo size
5.2.3. End-User: Significant usage of ocean freight forwarding in the manufacturing sector as they seek bulk shipping options
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Ocean Freight Forwarding Market, by Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Full Container Load
6.3. Less than Container Load
7. Ocean Freight Forwarding Market, by Service
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Charter Services
7.3. Documentation & PO Management
7.4. Packaging & Labeling
7.5. Transportation & Warehousing
8. Ocean Freight Forwarding Market, by End-User
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Consumer Appliances
8.3. Healthcare
8.4. Manufacturing
8.5. Oil & Gas
8.6. Retail & FMCG
8.7. Textile
9. Americas Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.3.1.1. Nippon Express buys European logistics firm Cargo-Partner
12.3.2. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.2.1. Yamato Transport to Launch Quick Small-parcel Ocean Freight Forwarding Service for Cross-border EC Operators
12.3.3. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
12.3.3.1. Freight Forwarder Europa Air & Sea Announces India's Entry
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. A.P. Moller - Maersk
13.1.2. AFM LOGISTICS PVT. LTD.
13.1.3. Agility Logistics
13.1.4. Asiana USA
13.1.5. Bolloré Logistics
13.1.6. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
13.1.7. CEVA Logistics SA
13.1.8. China Merchants Group Limited
13.1.9. Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC
13.1.10. DB Schenker
13.1.11. Deutsche Post AG
13.1.12. DSV A/S
13.1.13. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
13.1.14. Freightos Limited
13.1.15. GEODIS
13.1.16. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG
13.1.17. Kerry Logistics Network Limited
13.1.18. Kuehne+Nagel
13.1.19. LOGISTEED, Ltd.
13.1.20. LX International Corp
13.1.21. Nippon Express CO., LTD.
13.1.22. Ocean-Air Freight Ltd
13.1.23. Sarvam Logistics
13.1.24. United Parcel Service, Inc.
13.1.25. YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY SERVICE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY SERVICE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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