세계의 해상 물류 및 서비스 시장 규모는 인프라 현대화, 기술 통합, 세계 조달 전략의 전환으로 인해 2025-2032년의 예측 기간 중 6.21%의 CAGR로 확대하며, 2024년 124억 달러에서 2032년에는 200억 9,000만 달러로 성장할 것으로 예측됩니다. 해상 물류 및 서비스 시장은 더 이상 단순히 물건을 운송하는 것이 아니라, 분절된 무역 통로, 기후 변화에 대한 책임, 디지털 압력 등 복잡한 새로운 세상을 헤쳐 나가고 있습니다. 포스트 코로나, 포스트 세계화 시대에 세계 공급망이 재조정되는 가운데, 해상 물류는 생명선이자 동시에 압력 지점으로 부상하고 있습니다.
또한 기후로 인한 해운의 혼란(파나마 운하의 수위 저하부터 동남아시아의 사이클론 위험까지)으로 인해 화주와 항만이 경로에 중복성을 포함시켜야 하는 상황이 발생하고 있습니다. 벙커C유 가격의 급등과 IMO의 배출 기준 강화로 인해 친환경 해운에 대한 노력이 '선택'에서 '필수'로 바뀌고 있습니다. 또한 인도, 중국, EU, 미국을 포함한 주요 경제국들은 스마트 항만 인프라에 수십억 달러를 투자하여 탄력성, 실시간 가시성, 탈탄소화를 추구하고 있습니다.
한편, 세계 제조업과 원자재 채취의 중심이 이동함에 따라 해운 지도가 재편되고 있습니다. 인도-아프리카, 중국-LATAM, 북유럽-북극-아시아(북극항로 경유)와 같은 새로운 회랑을 포함하여 과거 동-서양 해운의 우위는 훨씬 더 다극적인 시스템으로 바뀌고 있습니다. 해상운송업체들은 선박의 다양화, 지역적 환적 허브, 선사 및 내륙 물류업체와의 제휴 등을 통해 적응하고 있습니다. 이 시장은 더 이상 톤수나 TEU만으로 정의되는 것이 아니라, 격동적이고 이해관계가 첨예하며 지정학적으로 민감한 무역의 세계에서 민첩하게 행동할 수 있느냐에 따라 결정될 것으로 보입니다.
예를 들어 Maersk는 2024년 10월 독일에 본사를 둔 B2C Europe을 인수하여 유럽내 라스트마일 연결성을 강화하고 풀서비스 물류 생태계를 가속화하기 위해 엔드 투 엔드 물류 역량을 지속적으로 강화하고 있습니다. 가속화하고 있습니다.
세계의 해상 물류 및 서비스 시장에 대해 조사했으며, 시장의 개요와 화물 유형별, 선박 유형별, 산업 유형별, 지역별 동향 및 시장에 참여하는 기업의 개요 등을 제공하고 있습니다.
Global maritime logistics and services market is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.21% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 12.40 billion in 2024 to USD 20.09 billion in 2032F, driven by a combination of infrastructure modernization, technology integration, and shifting global sourcing strategies. The maritime logistics and services market isn't just moving goods anymore; it's navigating a complex new world of fragmented trade corridors, climate accountability, and digital pressure. As global supply chains recalibrate in the post-COVID, post-globalization age, maritime logistics have emerged as both a lifeline and a pressure point.
In addition, the climate-induced shipping disruptions (from low water levels in the Panama Canal to cyclone risks in Southeast Asia) have forced shippers and ports to build redundancy into their routing. Rising bunker fuel prices and the IMO's tightened emissions standards are making green shipping initiatives go from "optional" to "urgent." And major economies - including India, China, the EU, and the U.S. are pouring billions into smart port infrastructure, seeking a mix of resilience, real-time visibility, and decarbonization.
Meanwhile, the shifting center of global manufacturing and raw material extraction is redrawing maritime maps. The old East-West shipping dominance is giving way to a far more multipolar system, including new corridors such as India-Africa, China-LATAM, and Northern Europe-Arctic-Asia (via the Northern Sea Route). Maritime freight players are adapting with vessel diversification, regional transshipment hubs, and alliances between shipping lines and inland logistics operators. This is a market no longer just defined by tonnage or TEUs, but by the ability to stay agile in a choppy, high-stakes, and geopolitically sensitive trade world.
For instance, Maersk continues to strengthen its end-to-end logistics capability. In October 2024, it acquired Germany-based B2C Europe to deepen its last-mile connectivity in Europe and accelerate its full-service logistics ecosystem.
Global Infrastructure Upgrades and Port Digitization Leading to Growth
One of the most potent growth drivers in maritime logistics and services is the massive global push toward infrastructure modernization. Developing nations are racing to expand coastal capacities while developed economies focus on digital port transformation and emission-compliant upgrades. The rise of "smart ports", equipped with IoT sensors, digital twin monitoring, autonomous cranes, and AI-powered berthing systems, is reducing congestion and idle times, allowing carriers to optimize vessel utilization and turnaround. Countries such as Singapore, the Netherlands, and South Korea are setting the global benchmark, while emerging economies are catching up quickly.
For instance, in December 2023, Indonesia's government inaugurated the Patimban Port Phase II expansion under a USD 3.07 billion Japan-backed smart port initiative. The port now features automated cargo handling and integrated customs clearance, aimed at easing the strain on Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port and supporting the country's EV and automotive exports.
Meanwhile, in India, the Sagarmala Programme continues to gather steam. As of March 2025, over 272 port modernization projects were executed, with digital cargo visibility solutions and direct port delivery (DPD) systems being rolled out across major gateways such as JNPT and Mundra, along with USD 4.82 billion (INR 40,000 crore) budgetary support for 'Sagarmala 2.0'.
These capacity and tech-led improvements are not only de-bottlenecking trade but also enabling new long-haul and transshipment capabilities.
Energy Transition and Liquid Cargo Expansion Drives Maritime Logistics and Services Market Demand
The industry is seeing a significant uptick in liquid bulk movement, especially in the LNG/LPG segment, as economies phase out coal and transition to cleaner fuels. Energy security concerns post-2022 (Russia-Ukraine war, OPEC volatility) have triggered long-term LNG supply contracts and investments in floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). This is increasing demand for purpose-built tankers and refrigerated carriers that require specialized port infrastructure and optimized routing.
For instance, in August 2024, Germany's RWE and QatarEnergy signed a 15-year LNG supply deal, with shipments routed through new LNG terminals in Brunsbuttel and Wilhelmshaven. The contract involved dedicated LNG carriers from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, signaling how energy geopolitics is now directly reshaping maritime fleet deployment.
Simultaneously, maritime players are integrating green fuels into operations. Maersk's first green methanol-powered container ship was deployed in September 2023, connecting Northern Europe and China, setting a precedent for low-emission transcontinental shipping.
This dual push, in fuel type and fuel cargo, is creating new long-haul demand and fundamentally expanding the role of maritime transport in the global energy transition.
Manufacturing Industry as the Prime Mover of Ocean Trade
The industry verticals dependent on maritime freight, manufacturing, remain the most dominant, and their influence is only growing due to different factors. From automotive parts to heavy machinery, electronics to white goods, manufacturers rely heavily on ocean routes for both inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods. What's driving this dominance today is a mix of factors: cost arbitrage, supplier diversity, just-in-time delivery pressures, and regional trade deals. The automotive sector has seen a resurgence in maritime exports due to rising demand for electric vehicle components and battery-grade materials.
For instance, in February 2024, Bosch India reported a 28% increase in outbound shipping volumes of automotive components, primarily routed through Nhava Sheva to Germany and Brazil. The surge was driven by EV supply chain growth and OEM contracts in Europe.
Additionally, shifting production bases are rerouting intermediate goods via sea to new hubs in Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. Maritime freight, therefore, acts as the physical enabler of this dispersion, making it indispensable for global manufacturing resilience.
Asia-Pacific Holds Largest Global Maritime Logistics and Services Market Share
The Asia-Pacific region remains the epicentre of maritime freight, not just due to its manufacturing base, but also due to its evolving trade corridors, integrated logistics ecosystems, and rapid port investments. The region accounts for over half of global container throughput, driven by China, India, Japan, South Korea, and emerging players such as Vietnam and the Philippines. In addition, companies in the market are projected to launch highly advanced products to address the rising demand and expand market product portfolio.
For instance, in January 2025, DP World launched a multimodal logistics corridor connecting Chennai Port to Sri Lanka and Gulf hubs using feeder vessels and smart warehousing, designed to handle up to 250,000 TEUs per year. The move is expected to reduce export lead times by 20% for Indian electronics and pharma companies.
China, while facing slowing export growth, continues to dominate with ports such as Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, and Shenzhen investing in full automation and AI-assisted customs. Meanwhile, Southeast Asia is stepping up with mega-port projects in Indonesia and Vietnam. Overall, the APAC region is not only the highest volume contributor but also the most dynamic in terms of trade evolution and logistics innovation.
Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Global Maritime Logistics and Services Market
The imposition of tariffs by the United States on imports, especially from China and other trade partners, has been a major influence on the global maritime logistics and services industry. These tariffs under the policies of the U.S.-China trade war and Section 232/301 tariffs have effectively derailed the usual trade patterns and resulted in diversions in shipping lanes, volumes, and supply chain strategies. Early on, the tariffs created an uptick in pre-emptive imports as firms scrambled to load up with merchandise prior to the imposition of duties, sending short-term demand for container shipping up. Eventually, though, increased costs resulted in falling imports in some sectors, curtailing cargo volumes on important trade routes such as the Trans-Pacific route. Others shifted production to Vietnam, India, and Mexico to eschew tariffs, changing the global patterns of maritime trade and spurring demand for regional shipping services. Moreover, U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs also influenced bulk shipping, as lower imports hurt dry bulk carriers. Subsequent uncertainty compelled logistics companies to pursue more flexible strategies, such as nearshoring and supply chain diversification. Although the tariffs tightened margins for certain shipping operators, they also incited investments in durable logistics networks and digital solutions to cope with trade uncertainty. Generally, the U.S. tariffs have reformulated maritime trading dynamics, highlighting the importance of flexibility in a growingly protectionist world economy.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
The market remains consolidated, but the nature of competition is evolving. It's no longer about who owns the biggest fleet, but who offers the smartest, greenest, and most integrated logistics solutions. Top players are investing heavily in digital freight platforms, integrated customs clearance, and AI route optimization. Newer players, including niche carriers and regional transshipment operators, are emerging with flexibility as their USP. Strategic alliances and digital freight marketplaces such as Hapag-Lloyd's collaboration with Freightos are becoming essential for scaling customer experience and competitive edge. In the coming years, competition will hinge on digital readiness, ESG compliance, and end-to-end service depth, not just vessel size or port calls. For instance, in April 2025, CMA CGM S.A. launched ZEBOX APAC, its tech accelerator for maritime and logistics startups in Singapore, to embed AI, blockchain, and IoT into its operations across the region.
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