Global Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.41 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8.72 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 6.41 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
4.50%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 8.72 Bn
Figure. Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Introduction:
The ship-to-shore cranes market has been growing steadily over the past few years. Ship-to-shore cranes, also known as gantry cranes, are large dockside container handling cranes used for loading and unloading cargo containers from container ships. They work by lifting containers directly from a ship's hold or deck onto another means of transport such as a trailer, railroad car or other ship. With increased globalization and expansion of international trade volumes, the demand for efficient port logistics has risen significantly. This has propelled the growth of specialized container handling equipment such as ship-to-shore cranes which facilitate faster transfer of containers between ships and shore. Their ability to significantly reduce turnaround time of cargo vessels in ports through automation and higher lifting capacities is a key factor propelling ahead the ship-to-shore cranes market.
Market Dynamics:
The ship-to-shore cranes market is driven by robust growth in global containerized trade flows. Rising maritime trade volumes globally have increased pressure on ports to handle higher throughput efficiently which is benefiting the demand for advanced cargo handling equipment like ship-to-shore cranes. Growing trends of larger container vessels also necessitate high-capacity ship-to-shore cranes that can keep pace and unload immense loads speedily. However, the market faces challenges of rising technology costs associated with automation and digitization. High capital expenditures involved in buying and installing modernized cranes can inhibit faster adoption. Meanwhile, opportunities lie in increasing containerization of dry bulk commodities and growing maritime trade traffic through expansion of existing port capacities and new port projects worldwide.
Key features of the study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ship-to-shore cranes market, and provides market size (US$ billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global ship-to-shore cranes market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Demag Cranes & Components GmbH, Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Dock Machinery Co., Ltd., Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yangzhou Port Machinery Co., Ltd., Kalmar AB, Konecranes Plc, Kunming Machinery Plant Co., Ltd., Liebherr Group, MacGregor Industrial Oy, Manitowoc Crane Group, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Nacco Crane Group, Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhenjiang Machinery Co., Ltd., Terex Corporation, TTS Group, Wuhu Port Machinery Co., Ltd., and Xiamen Xiangtong Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. are the major players.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global ship-to-shore cranes market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global ship-to-shore cranes market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Lifting Capacity
Panamax STS Cranes
Post Panamax STS Cranes
Super-Post Panamax STS Cranes
By Outreach
<40
40-49
50-60
>60
By Power Supply
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid
By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Key Players Insights
Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Dock Machinery Co., Ltd.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Yangzhou Port Machinery Co., Ltd.
Kalmar AB
Konecranes Plc
Kunming Machinery Plant Co., Ltd.
Liebherr Group
MacGregor Industrial Oy
Manitowoc Crane Group
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Nacco Crane Group
Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenjiang Machinery Co., Ltd.
Terex Corporation
TTS Group
Wuhu Port Machinery Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Xiangtong Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Lifting Capacity
Market Snippet, By Outreach
Market Snippet, By Power Supply
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Merger and Acquisitions
New system Launch/Approvals
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Panamax STS Cranes
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Post Panamax STS Cranes
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Super-Post Panamax STS Cranes
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
5. Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
<40
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
40-49
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
50-60
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
>60
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
6. Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Diesel
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Electric
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Hybrid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
7. Ship-to-Shore Cranes Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
North America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
U.K.
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Lifting Capacity, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Outreach, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Power Supply, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Billion)