Global Deep-Sea, Coastal & Inland Water Transportation - Industry Market Research Report

The Global Deep-Sea, Coastal and Inland Water Transportation industry has flourished thanks to expanding global per capita incomes and heightened production activity in developed economies over the past five years. Despite an initial decline in 2020 amid pandemic-related interruptions in trade, a swift recovery in shipping demand and record shipping rates in 2021 bolstered ocean transporters' recovery. Robust manufacturing activity in China, which persisted throughout COVID-19, helped boost profit for global maritime transporters and mitigate revenue declines in 2020. China's dominance and pandemic rebounds have pushed revenue up at a CAGR of 7.8% over the past five years, with revenue projected to reach $1.2 trillion in 2023. Still, a temporary dip in global investor confidence will lead to a 1.1% decline in revenue in 2023. Operators in this industry provide deep-sea, coastal and inland water transportation. Deep-sea and coastal water transportation includes the movement of passengers and freight over major waterways, both scheduled and unscheduled. Inland water transportation includes the movement of passengers or freight via rivers, canals, lakes and waterways, including inside harbors. The industry excludes marine operations such as port operations and stevedoring. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.