Port & Material Handling Equipment Vehicle Market Report 2025

This Port & Material Handling Equipment Vehicle market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The port & material handling equipment vehicle market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.99 billion in 2024 to $24.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global trade expansion, increasing containerization, growth in e-commerce and logistics, infrastructure development in ports, focus on safety and ergonomics, and environmental regulations.

The port & material handling equipment vehicle market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of autonomous vehicles, growth in renewable energy sector, smart ports and digital transformation, customization for specific cargo types, development of green ports. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in containerization technology, integration of IoT and connectivity, automation in material handling, telematics and fleet management, innovations in crane technology, and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

The expansion of the e-commerce industry is projected to drive growth in the port and material handling equipment vehicle market. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, involves buying and selling goods and services over electronic networks, mainly the Internet, including the exchange of funds and data. Port and material handling equipment vehicles are essential for transporting materials within ports, warehouses, and distribution centers. The rapid rise in online shopping has led to increased use of this equipment in e-commerce operations. For instance, in November 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated $271.7 billion in the third quarter of 2023, reflecting a 0.9% (±0.4%) increase from the previous quarter and a 7.8% (±1.2%) rise compared to the same period in 2022, while total retail sales grew by 2% (±0.4%). E-commerce represented 14.9% of total retail sales in that quarter. Thus, the expanding e-commerce sector is fueling demand in the port and material handling equipment vehicle market.

The anticipated expansion in global trade is set to propel substantial growth in the port and material handling equipment vehicle market. The continual growth in international trade integration is crucial for various industries and economies worldwide, driving the need for efficient material handling at maritime ports. Port and material handling equipment vehicles facilitate the seamless transportation of goods from ship terminals to warehouses and distribution hubs, playing a pivotal role in global trade. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the first three months of 2023 saw a 1.9% increase in global goods trade, amounting to an additional $100 billion, while global services trade surged by approximately $50 billion, a 2.8% rise compared to the previous quarter. This surge in trade activity signifies the driving force of global trade expansion on the port and material handling equipment vehicle market.

Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend reshaping the port and material handling equipment vehicle market landscape. Leading companies in this sector are dedicated to developing vehicles equipped with advanced technologies to solidify their market presence. For instance, in May 2022, Camblift, a Swedish material handling equipment manufacturer, introduced its first reach stacker, designed for ports and material handling. This reach stacker not only provides a safe and ergonomic workplace but also boasts enhanced production efficiency, available in both electric and diesel versions, featuring globally compatible green fuel technology.

Major players in the port and material handling equipment vehicle market are prioritizing the introduction of cutting-edge solutions, such as highly efficient and large material handlers customized for port operations, to gain a competitive edge. For instance, Fuchs, a renowned German manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment, launched the F120 MH in October 2023. This machine, with a remarkable 500kW (670hp) output and a 150t (330,700lbs) service weight, represents the largest and heaviest Fuchs machine to date. Developed with a focus on energy efficiency, productivity, safety, and user-friendliness, the F120 MH boasts a height-adjustable cabin system providing a clear view of the working area. Its banana boom and impressive 28-meter reach greatly facilitate the unloading of bulk freighters and barges, showcasing an innovative leap in port handling efficiency.

In February 2024, Taylor Group, a Canadian firm specializing in engineering and manufacturing solutions, revealed its acquisition of 85% of CVS Ferrari's shares for an undisclosed sum. This move was intended to bolster Taylor Group's capabilities in the automotive industry, with a focus on incorporating advanced technologies and improving its precision manufacturing product lineup. CVS Ferrari, based in Italy, is recognized for its cutting-edge solutions in automotive components, particularly regarding high-performance and lightweight materials.

Ports serve as crucial maritime facilities situated along coastlines or shores, featuring harbors where ships can dock and transfer cargo or passengers to and from land. Material handling equipment, a category of machinery, facilitates the movement, storage, and control of materials within warehouses or facilities. Within ports, these vehicles aid in material movement and include container cranes, yard tractors, and terminal tractors.

The primary equipment within port and material handling vehicles encompasses tugboats, cranes, ship loaders, reach stackers, mooring systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), forklift trucks, container lift trucks, terminal tractors, among others. Tugboats, support vessels equipped with various propulsion systems like diesel, gasoline, electric, or battery-powered engines, assist in the mooring or berthing of ships by tugging or pushing vessels into ports. They find applications in container handling, ship handling, various services, storage management, automated storage handling, bulk material handling, and more, serving diverse roles within port operations.

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Major companies operating in the port & material handling equipment vehicle market include American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Anhui Heli Co Ltd., Cavotec SA, CVS Ferrari SPA, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., Cargotec Corporation, Konecranes Oyj, Liebherr Group, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd, SANY Group, TIL limited, Timars Svets & Smide Ab, FAMUR FAMAK SA, McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd., Kalmar Global, Terberg Terberg Special Vehicles, Seacom, Forkliftcenter, Mantsinen, Toyota Industries Corporation, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Manitou Group, Komatsu Ltd., J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited., Doosan Corporation, Volvo Construction Equipment, Caterpillar Inc., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., TTS Group.

Asia-Pacific was the highly lucrative region in the port and material handling equipment vehicle market in 2024. The regions covered in the port & material handling equipment vehicle market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the port & material handling equipment vehicle market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The port and material handling equipment vehicles consist of sales of material handling equipment vehicles on the port such as industrial trucks and straddle carriers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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