Automated Container Terminal Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Automated Container Terminal Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


Embracing Technological Advancements and Meeting Growing Demand for Efficient Maritime Trade

The automated container terminal market has witnessed unprecedented growth, reaching a remarkable US$ 10.5 billion in 2024 and projected to surge at a remarkable 10.0% CAGR, crossing US$ 20 billion by 2031. This substantial growth is attributed to various factors propelling demand, including the rising adoption of automation to enhance productivity, expansion of specialized maritime port facilities, and the growing significance of containerization in global freight transportation.

Rising Adoption of Automation Driving Market Expansion

The market is being primarily driven by the increasing adoption of automation technologies by container ports worldwide. As businesses seek to improve operational efficiency and workplace safety, automation has emerged as a potential solution, reducing manual intervention and enhancing overall productivity.

Advantages of Automation in Container Terminals

Automation in container terminals offers a multitude of advantages, including increased efficiency in container handling, reduced time and costs associated with manual processes, enhanced workplace safety, and minimized labor expenditure. These benefits have led to a widespread adoption of automated container terminal technologies across various regions.

Asia Pacific Spearheading Global Market Growth

Asia Pacific currently dominates the global automated container terminal market and is expected to maintain its prominent position over the next decade. The region's rapid economic growth, coupled with increasing government initiatives to upgrade port infrastructure, will further drive market expansion in Asia Pacific.

United States and China: Key Players in the Market

The United States and China are key players in the automated container terminal market, with significant investments in upgrading port infrastructure and high adoption rates of automation technologies. The United States market is projected to reach US$ 3 billion by 2031, driven by the necessity to maintain competitiveness in the global market and the rising need for efficient container handling. Meanwhile, China remains the most dominant market, with forecasted revenues reaching US$ 5.2 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing number of container ports and the adoption of automation to boost productivity and efficiency.

Challenges Hindering Market Expansion

Despite the significant growth prospects, the market faces challenges such as high initial costs, technical complexities, and infrastructure requirements for constructing automated container terminals. These factors pose barriers to entry for smaller businesses and limit market expansion to some extent.

Competitive Analysis

Some key companies are:
• Cargotec
• Konecranes
• ZPMC
• Liebherr
• ABB
• Künz
• CyberLogitec
• Camco Technologies
• IDENTEC Solutions
• ORBCOMM

Automated Container Terminal Market Segmentation:

By Automation:
• Semi-Automation
• Fully Automation
• Quay Crane

By Product:
• Software
• Equipment
• Services

By Project:
• Greenfield Projects
• Brownfield Projects

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
3.1. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
3.1.1.2. Fully Automation
3.1.1.3. Quay Crane
3.2. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Software
3.2.1.2. Equipment
3.2.1.3. Services
3.3. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
3.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
3.4. Global Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
3.4.1. Key Highlights
3.4.1.1. North America
3.4.1.2. Europe
3.4.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.4.1.4. Latin America
3.4.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. North America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
4.1. North America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
4.1.1.2. Fully Automation
4.1.1.3. Quay Crane
4.2. North America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Software
4.2.1.2. Equipment
4.2.1.3. Services
4.3. North America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
4.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.4. North America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1. Key Highlights
4.4.1.1. U.S. Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1.2. U.S. Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1.3. U.S. Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1.4. Canada Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1.5. Canada Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.1.6. Canada Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
4.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5. Europe Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. Europe Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
5.1.1.2. Fully Automation
5.1.1.3. Quay Crane
5.2. Europe Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Software
5.2.1.2. Equipment
5.2.1.3. Services
5.3. Europe Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
5.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.4. Europe Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1. Key Highlights
5.4.1.1. Germany Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.2. Germany Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.3. Germany Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.4. U.K. Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.5. U.K. Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.6. U.K. Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.7. France Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.8. France Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.9. France Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.10. Italy Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.11. Italy Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.12. Italy Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.13. Turkey Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.14. Turkey Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.15. Turkey Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.16. Russia Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.17. Russia Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.18. Russia Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.19. Rest of Europe Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.20. Rest of Europe Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.1.21. Rest of Europe Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
5.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Cassava Starch Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. Asia Pacific Cassava Starch Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
6.1.1.2. Fully Automation
6.1.1.3. Quay Crane
6.2. Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Software
6.2.1.2. Equipment
6.2.1.3. Services
6.3. Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
6.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.4. Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1. Key Highlights
6.4.1.1. China Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.2. China Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.3. China Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.4. Japan Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.5. Japan Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.6. Japan Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.7. South Korea Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.8. South Korea Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.9. South Korea Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.10. India Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.11. India Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.12. India Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.13. Southeast Asia Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.14. Southeast Asia Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.15. Southeast Asia Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.16. Rest of Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.17. Rest of Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.1.18. Rest of Asia Pacific Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
6.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
7.1.1.2. Fully Automation
7.1.1.3. Quay Crane
7.2. Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1.1. Software
7.2.1.2. Equipment
7.2.1.3. Services
7.3. Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
7.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.4. Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1. Key Highlights
7.4.1.1. Brazil Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.2. Brazil Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.3. Brazil Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.4. Mexico Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.5. Mexico Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.6. Mexico Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.7. Argentina Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.8. Argentina Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.9. Argentina Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.10. Rest of Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.11. Rest of Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.1.12. Rest of Latin America Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
7.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Semi-Automation
8.1.1.2. Fully Automation
8.1.1.3. Quay Crane
8.2. Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Software
8.2.1.2. Equipment
8.2.1.3. Services
8.3. Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.1. Greenfield Projects
8.3.1.2. Brownfield Projects
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.4. Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1. Key Highlights
8.4.1.1. GCC Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.2. GCC Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.3. GCC Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.4. South Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.5. South Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.6. South Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.7. Egypt Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.8. Egypt Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.9. Egypt Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.10. Nigeria Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.11. Nigeria Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.12. Nigeria Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.13. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Automation, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.14. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Product, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.1.15. Rest of Middle East & Africa Automated Container Terminal Market by Project, Value (US$ Bn), 2018 – 2031
8.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. By Project vs by Product Heat map
9.2. Manufacturer vs by Product Heatmap
9.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
9.5. Company Profiles
9.5.1. Cargotec
9.5.1.1. Company Overview
9.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.1.3. Financial Overview
9.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.2. Konecranes
9.5.2.1. Company Overview
9.5.2.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.2.3. Financial Overview
9.5.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.3. ZPMC
9.5.3.1. Company Overview
9.5.3.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.3.3. Financial Overview
9.5.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.4. Liebherr
9.5.4.1. Company Overview
9.5.4.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.4.3. Financial Overview
9.5.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.5. ABB
9.5.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.5.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.5.3. Financial Overview
9.5.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.6. Künz
9.5.6.1. Company Overview
9.5.6.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.6.3. Financial Overview
9.5.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.7. Cyberlogitec
9.5.7.1. Company Overview
9.5.7.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.7.3. Financial Overview
9.5.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.8. Camco Technologies
9.5.8.1. Company Overview
9.5.8.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.8.3. Financial Overview
9.5.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.9. IDENTEC Solutions
9.5.9.1. Company Overview
9.5.9.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.9.3. Financial Overview
9.5.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.10. ORBCOMM
9.5.10.1. Company Overview
9.5.10.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.10.3. Financial Overview
9.5.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
10. Appendix
10.1. Research Methodology
10.2. Report Assumptions
10.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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