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貨運市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測:依貨運類型、產業類型、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年

Cargo Shipping Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Cargo Type, By Industry Type, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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簡介目錄

全球貨運市場預計將從 2025 年的 147.5 億美元成長到 2031 年的 192.5 億美元,複合年成長率為 4.54%。

在該領域,原料、貨物和成品的商業海上運輸主要使用油輪、散裝船和貨櫃船等專用船舶進行。推動成長的主要因素是國際貿易量的復甦以及開發中國家工業生產的成長,這些成長需要持續的貨物運輸。根據波羅的海國際航運公會(BIMCO)的估計,受歐洲和北美市場需求強於預期的推動,預計2024年全球貨櫃貨運量將成長5.5%至6.5%。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模:2025年 147.5億美元
市場規模:2031年 192.5億美元
複合年成長率:2026-2031年 4.54%
成長最快的細分市場 貨櫃貨物
最大的市場 亞太地區

然而,由於地緣政治不穩定威脅到重要的海運樞紐,航運業面臨許多重大挑戰。紅海等地區持續不斷的衝突和安全威脅迫使航運公司改變航線,導致燃油成本大幅上漲,運輸時間延長。這些干擾嚴重阻礙了全球供應鏈的效率。

市場促進因素

全球大宗商品貿易量的成長是貨運業的主要驅動力,直接影響航線規劃和船隊運轉率。隨著主要生產地區工業生產的復甦,對可靠的貨物和半成品海運需求不斷成長,導致主要航線的貨運量增加。世界貿易組織(WTO)於2024年10月發布的《世界貿易展望與統計》預測,全球大宗商品貿易量將成長2.7%,顯示其已從先前的低迷中復甦。這一上升趨勢也反映在航運公司的業績上;赫伯羅特於2024年11月發布的《2024年第三季財務業績報告》顯示,其貨運量較上一季成長4.6%,支撐了對普通貨物的強勁需求。

同時,跨境電商的快速成長是推動物流產業轉型為高頻物流解決方案的重要動力。數位零售的興起迫使供應鏈重組,以適應消費品集中運輸的需求,這也要求航運公司提升其端到端服務能力。這項變化在支持零售履約的綜合物流行業的財務表現中得到了清晰的體現。例如,馬士基集團於2024年10月發布的《2024年第三季中期報告》顯示,物流和服務部門的營收年增11%,凸顯了全球零售商對完善的物流網路日益成長的依賴,以滿足其配送需求。

市場挑戰

圍繞著具有重要戰略意義的海域的地緣政治不穩定是限制貨運市場擴張的主要阻礙因素。關鍵海域的安全風險迫使航運公司將船舶從紅海等標準沿海航線改道至繞過好望角的更長航線。航線變更導致航程延長、燃油消耗增加,直接推高了營運成本。此外,為維持服務頻率而需要部署更多船舶,這又減少了實際的運輸能力,限制了市場有效吸收新增需求的能力。

這些干擾帶來的不確定性將導致保險費和運費波動,進一步阻礙市場成長。這種財務上的不可預測性將加重托運人的負擔,並透過削弱供應鏈的可靠性來降低全球貿易量。根據聯合國貿易和發展會議(貿發會議)的數據,2024年初通過蘇伊士運河的貨櫃船週通行量較去年同期下降了67%。主要貿易航線交通量的如此大幅下降表明,區域衝突正在擾亂國際貿易的順暢流通,並阻礙航運業的穩定發展。

市場趨勢

全球航運聯盟的重組正在深刻改變貨運市場的競爭格局。主要參與者正在解散以往的合作關係,轉而採取獨立營運或新的整合策略。這種轉變正從簡單的船舶共用協議轉向更注重碼頭管理和班次可靠性的運作模式,例如新合作協議中採用的「樞紐輻射式」系統。因此,市場正在分裂成不同的勢力範圍,獨立的巨頭企業正在迅速擴張船隊,並展現出挑戰現有聯盟的勢頭。正如Breakbulk.News在2025年11月發表的題為「MSC運力突破700萬標準箱」的報導中所述,獨立運營的地中海航運公司(MSC)目前控制著全球約21%的貨櫃運輸能力,超過了Gemini Corporation的總船隊規模。這種整合不僅造成了價格上的激烈競爭,也加劇了服務差異化的競爭。

同時,綠色航運技術的快速普及促使船東加速向脫碳轉型,以符合日益嚴格的國際法規,並正在改變其船隊籌資策略。航運公司將遵守環保法規視為一項關鍵的商業性優勢,並增加對可運作液化天然氣或甲醇的雙燃料船舶的投資。這項舉措顯著增加了訂單積壓,航運業正逐步擺脫傳統的重油輪。根據DNV替代燃料洞察平台2025年7月的最新數據,2025年上半年替代燃料船舶的新訂單將達到1,980萬總噸,年增78%。這一成長表明,儘管當前市場波動,但航運業仍致力於長期永續性。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章:調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章:客戶心聲

第5章:全球貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 貨物類型(液體散貨、乾散貨、普通貨物、貨櫃貨物)
    • 依產業分類(食品飲料、製造業、石油天然氣礦產、電氣電子設備)
    • 按地區
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市場地圖

第6章:北美貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲:國別分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第7章:歐洲貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲:國別分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

第8章:亞太地區貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區:國別分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

第9章:中東和非洲貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東與非洲:國別分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章:南美洲貨運市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲:國別分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進因素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 近期趨勢

第13章:全球貨運市場:SWOT分析

第14章:波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的潛力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • AP Moller-Maersk A/S
  • MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
  • CMA CGM SA
  • Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.
  • China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
  • Evergreen International Corp.
  • Hapag-Lloyd AG
  • Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
  • Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp
  • HMM(Europe)Limited

第16章 策略建議

第17章:關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 20819

The Global Cargo Shipping Market is projected to expand from USD 14.75 Billion in 2025 to USD 19.25 Billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 4.54%. This sector involves the commercial maritime transport of raw materials, freight, and finished products using specialized vessels like tankers, dry bulk carriers, and container ships. Growth is largely fueled by a rebound in international trade volumes and rising industrial output in developing countries, which require consistent commodity movement. BIMCO estimates that global container cargo volume growth reached between 5.5 percent and 6.5 percent in 2024, driven by stronger-than-expected demand in European and North American markets.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 14.75 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 19.25 Billion
CAGR 2026-20314.54%
Fastest Growing SegmentContainer Cargo
Largest MarketAsia Pacific

However, the industry encounters significant hurdles due to geopolitical instability impacting key maritime chokepoints. Ongoing conflicts and security threats in areas like the Red Sea compel operators to reroute ships onto longer paths, leading to considerably higher fuel expenses and extended transit times. These disruptions severely hinder the efficiency of global supply chains.

Market Driver

Increasing global merchandise trade volumes act as the main driver for the cargo shipping sector, directly influencing route planning and fleet utilization. As industrial manufacturing rebounds in major production zones, the demand for dependable maritime transport of commodities and semi-finished goods grows, boosting throughput on key shipping routes. The World Trade Organization's 'Global Trade Outlook and Statistics' from October 2024 projected a 2.7 percent rise in world merchandise trade volume for the year, signaling a recovery from earlier downturns. This upswing is reflected in carrier performance; Hapag-Lloyd's 'Nine-Month 2024 Financial Report' from November 2024 noted a 4.6 percent increase in transport volumes compared to the previous period, underscoring strong demand for general cargo.

Simultaneously, the boom in cross-border e-commerce is a crucial driver, pivoting the industry toward high-frequency logistics solutions. The rise of digital retail forces supply chains to restructure to handle consolidated consumer good shipments, pushing shipping lines to improve end-to-end service capabilities. This shift is apparent in the financial results of integrated logistics units supporting retail fulfillment. For instance, A.P. Moller - Maersk's 'Interim Report Q3 2024' from October 2024 reported an 11 percent year-over-year revenue increase in its Logistics & Services segment, highlighting global retailers' increasing dependence on comprehensive shipping networks to satisfy delivery demands.

Market Challenge

Geopolitical instability surrounding strategic maritime chokepoints serves as a major constraint on the cargo shipping market's expansion. Security dangers in vital areas force operators to reroute vessels from standard shortcuts, such as the Red Sea, to longer paths around the Cape of Good Hope. This navigational shift leads to longer voyage times and increased fuel consumption, which directly raises operational expenses. Furthermore, the need to utilize more vessels to uphold service frequency diminishes the effective supply of shipping capacity, thereby restricting the market's capacity to efficiently accommodate new demand.

The uncertainty linked to these disruptions further inhibits market growth by generating volatility in insurance premiums and freight rates. This financial unpredictability creates a burden for shippers and decreases global trade volumes as supply chains lose reliability. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, weekly container vessel transits through the Suez Canal dropped by 67 percent in early 2024 compared to the prior year. Such significant declines in traffic along major trade routes illustrate how regional conflicts interrupt the smooth flow of international commerce and obstruct the steady progress of the maritime transport industry.

Market Trends

The reorganization of Global Carrier Alliances is significantly transforming the competitive structure of the cargo shipping market, as leading operators dismantle historic partnerships to adopt independent or newly integrated strategies. This transition moves away from simple vessel-sharing pacts toward operational models emphasizing terminal control and schedule reliability, such as the "hub and spoke" systems used in new cooperation agreements. Consequently, the market is splitting into distinct power blocs, with independent giants rapidly growing their fleets to rival formal alliances. As noted in a Breakbulk.News article titled 'MSC Surpasses 7 Million TEUs' in November 2025, the Mediterranean Shipping Company, acting independently, now controls roughly 21 percent of global container capacity, exceeding the combined fleet of the Gemini Cooperation. This consolidation forces intense competition based on service differentiation rather than just price.

At the same time, the swift uptake of Green Shipping Technologies is altering fleet procurement strategies as owners hasten their shift toward decarbonization to meet stricter international rules. Shipping lines are increasingly investing in dual-fuel vessels that can operate on liquefied natural gas or methanol, treating environmental compliance as a key commercial advantage. This movement is prompting a substantial renewal of the order book, shifting the industry away from traditional heavy fuel oil ships. According to a July 2025 update from DNV's 'Alternative Fuels Insight' platform, new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels hit 19.8 million gross tonnes in the first half of 2025, a 78 percent rise from the previous year. This increase demonstrates the sector's dedication to long-term sustainability despite current market volatility.

Key Market Players

  • A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S
  • MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
  • CMA CGM S.A
  • Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.
  • China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
  • Evergreen International Corp.
  • Hapag-Lloyd AG
  • Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
  • Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp
  • HMM (Europe) Limited

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Cargo Shipping Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Cargo Shipping Market, By Cargo Type

  • Liquid Bulk
  • Dry Bulk
  • General Cargo
  • Container Cargo

Cargo Shipping Market, By Industry Type

  • Food & Beverages
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil
  • Gas & Ores
  • Electrical & Electronics

Cargo Shipping Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Cargo Type (Liquid Bulk, Dry Bulk, General Cargo, Container Cargo)
    • 5.2.2. By Industry Type (Food & Beverages, Manufacturing, Oil, Gas & Ores, Electrical & Electronics)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Cargo Type
    • 6.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 6.3.2. Canada Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Industry Type

7. Europe Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Cargo Type
    • 7.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 7.3.2. France Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 7.3.4. Italy Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 7.3.5. Spain Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Industry Type

8. Asia Pacific Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Cargo Type
    • 8.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 8.3.2. India Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 8.3.3. Japan Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 8.3.5. Australia Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Industry Type

9. Middle East & Africa Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Cargo Type
    • 9.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 9.3.2. UAE Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Industry Type

10. South America Cargo Shipping Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Cargo Type
    • 10.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Industry Type
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Cargo Shipping Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Cargo Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Industry Type

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Cargo Shipping Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
  • 15.3. CMA CGM S.A
  • 15.4. Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.
  • 15.5. China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
  • 15.6. Evergreen International Corp.
  • 15.7. Hapag-Lloyd AG
  • 15.8. Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
  • 15.9. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp
  • 15.10. HMM (Europe) Limited

16. Strategic Recommendations

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