Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market is valued at approximately USD 83.7 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 7.3% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Waterway transportation software refers to specialized software utilized by shipping companies to enhance overall business efficiency and ensure the security of freight. This software is designed to elevate the efficiency and productivity of logistics companies, effectively managing and optimizing both inbound and outbound transportation operations. Its primary aim is to assist these companies in reducing costs while maintaining a streamlined and secure transportation process. The market growth is driven by key factors such as increasing penetration of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, growing adoption of Wi-Fi enabled underwater acoustic modems in the navy to navigate, and growing convergence of unmanned underwater vehicles and advanced acoustic sensors. For instance, With the rapid growth in global internet access and adoption, exceeding five billion users worldwide, the trend of online purchases continues to surge. In 2022, retail e-commerce sales were projected to surpass USD 5.7 trillion globally, and this upward trajectory is anticipated to persist in the years ahead.
Furthermore, with the significant expansion of international e-commerce, supply chain and logistics networks are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of technological innovations. The maritime industry is placing a significant emphasis on digitization and standardization. Innovations in freight management for bulk cargo play a crucial role in establishing connected and automated supply chains for retailers, overcoming complexity, and surpassing consumer expectations. In March 2021, Veson Nautical introduced the Veson Partner Network, aiming to enhance the value of the Veson IMOS platform and position it as the standard platform driving maritime commerce with increased efficiency and profitability. These advancements are anticipated to drive the future growth of the Global Waterway Transportation Software Market. However, growth in accidents at an alarming rate during sea freight transportation, rise in stringent emission laws and policies, absence of awareness about the advantages stifle market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America takes the lead in the Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, driven by the expansion of the industrial sector and the growing impact of online sales for industrial goods. Asia-Pacific is poised for significant growth, benefiting from technological advancements and a rising demand for imports and exports, particularly in China and India. These factors are expected to influence market growth in the region positively.
Major market player included in this report are:
- Trans-I Technologies Inc.
- Accenture Plc
- Bass Software Ltd.
- Cognizant Technology Solution Corporation
- SAP SE
- ZeroNorth
- High Jump Software
- Veson Nautical Corporation
- Aljex Software
- Descartes Systems Group
Recent Developments in the Market:
- In March 2023, the Union Minister for Shipping Ports and Waterways and Ayush introduced the 'Sagar Manthan' Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard through a virtual platform. This digital platform serves as a comprehensive repository of integrated data related to the ministry and its subsidiaries. The implementation of this dashboard is poised to revolutionize the operations of various departments by enhancing the coordination of real-time information.
- In December 2022, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State inaugurated the recently established Waterways Monitoring and Data Management Centre (WMDMC) at the Five Cowrie Terminal, the headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo, Ikoyi. This initiative marks a significant enhancement in the safety measures for commuters utilizing Lagos State's water transport services. The deployment of modern monitoring devices and infrastructure at this center is poised to elevate security standards throughout the State's waterways transportation network, ensuring an improved and safer experience for passengers.
- In September 2021, Veson Nautical, a prominent global provider of commercial maritime software, disclosed its acquisition of Oceanbolt, a dynamic data solutions provider specializing in marine shipping intelligence. This strategic move aimed to integrate Oceanbolt's analytics-focused solutions and algorithms with the Veson IMOS platform. By combining these capabilities, the development enhances real-time visibility, empowering users in commodity trading and maritime shipping to make well-informed decisions regarding commercial freight.
Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data: 2020 - 2021
- Base Year for Estimation: 2022
- Forecast period: 2023-2030
- Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Segments Covered - Software, Deployment Model, End-User, Region
- Regional Scope: North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope: Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst's working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below.
By Solution:
- Warehousing
- Vessel Tracking
- Freight Security
- Yard Management
- Ship Broker Software
- Maritime software
- Others
By Deployment Model:
By End-User:
- Retail & Consumer goods
- Energy & Power
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Chemical
- Food & Beverage
- Military & Defense
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Market Snapshot
- 1.2. Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.1. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by Region, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.2. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by Solution, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.3. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by Deployment Model, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.4. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by End-User, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.3. Key Trends
- 1.4. Estimation Methodology
- 1.5. Research Assumption
Chapter 2. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Definition and Scope
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2.1. Industry Evolution
- 2.2.2. Scope of the Study
- 2.3. Years Considered for the Study
- 2.4. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Impact Analysis (2020-2030)
- 3.1.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1.1. Increasing penetration of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication
- 3.1.1.2. Growing adoption of Wi-Fi enabled underwater acoustic modems in navy to navigate
- 3.1.1.3. Growing convergence of unmanned underwater vehicles and advanced acoustic sensor
- 3.1.2. Market Challenges
- 3.1.2.1. Growth in accidents at an alarming rate during sea freight transportation
- 3.1.2.2. Rise in stringent emission laws and policies
- 3.1.2.3. Absence of awareness about the advantages
- 3.1.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.1.3.1. Growing demand for improving e-commerce operations
- 3.1.3.2. New developments in freight management for bulk cargo
Chapter 4. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.3. PEST Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
- 4.4. Top investment opportunity
- 4.5. Top winning strategies
- 4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 4.7. Disruptive Trends
- 4.8. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.9. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by Solution
- 5.1. Market Snapshot
- 5.2. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market by Solution, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 5.3. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Solution 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 5.4.1. Warehousing
- 5.4.2. Vessel Tracking
- 5.4.3. Freight Security
- 5.4.4. Yard Management
- 5.4.5. Ship Broker Software
- 5.4.6. Maritime software
- 5.4.7. Others
Chapter 6. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by Deployment Model
- 6.1. Market Snapshot
- 6.2. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market by Deployment Model, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 6.3. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Deployment Model 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 6.4.1. On-premise
- 6.4.2. Cloud
- 6.4.3. Hybrid
Chapter 7. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, by End-User
- 7.1. Market Snapshot
- 7.2. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market by End-User, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 7.3. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Estimates & Forecasts by End-User 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 7.4.1. Retail & Consumer goods
- 7.4.2. Energy & Power
- 7.4.3. Mining
- 7.4.4. Oil & Gas
- 7.4.5. Construction
- 7.4.6. Chemical
- 7.4.7. Food & Beverage
- 7.4.8. Military & Defense
- 7.4.9. Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- 7.4.10. Manufacturing
- 7.4.11. Others
Chapter 8. Global Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, Regional Analysis
- 8.1. Top Leading Countries
- 8.2. Top Emerging Countries
- 8.3. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market, Regional Market Snapshot
- 8.4. North America Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.4.1. U.S. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.4.1.1. Solution breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.1.2. Deployment Model breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.1.3. End-User breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 8.4.2. Canada Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5. Europe Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Snapshot
- 8.5.1. U.K. Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5.2. Germany Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5.3. France Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5.4. Spain Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5.5. Italy Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.5.6. Rest of Europe Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6. Asia-Pacific Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Snapshot
- 8.6.1. China Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6.2. India Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6.3. Japan Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6.4. Australia Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6.5. South Korea Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.6.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.7. Latin America Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market Snapshot
- 8.7.1. Brazil Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.7.2. Mexico Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.8. Middle East & Africa Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.8.1. Saudi Arabia Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.8.2. South Africa Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
- 8.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Waterway Transportation Software Solutions Market
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
- 9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 9.1.1. Company 1
- 9.1.2. Company 2
- 9.1.3. Company 3
- 9.2. Top Market Strategies
- 9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Trans-I Technologies Inc.
- 9.3.1.1. Key Information
- 9.3.1.2. Overview
- 9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 9.3.1.5. Recent Developments
- 9.3.2. Accenture Plc
- 9.3.3. Bass Software Ltd.
- 9.3.4. Cognizant Technology Solution Corporation
- 9.3.5. SAP SE
- 9.3.6. ZeroNorth
- 9.3.7. High Jump Software
- 9.3.8. Veson Nautical Corporation
- 9.3.9. Aljex Software
- 9.3.10. Descartes Systems Group
Chapter 10. Research Process
- 10.1. Research Process
- 10.1.1. Data Mining
- 10.1.2. Analysis
- 10.1.3. Market Estimation
- 10.1.4. Validation
- 10.1.5. Publishing
- 10.2. Research Attributes
- 10.3. Research Assumption