Automated Container Terminal Market Analysis

Automation (Semi-Automation, Fully Automation, Quay Crane)

The fully automation segment in the automated container terminal market is projected to garner the highest share of about 60% over the forecast period. There has been surge in adoption of technology such AI and ML (machine learning) which is further converting the process fully automated hence reducing the labor need. Moreover, labor working in this industry are prone to accidents owing to which fully automated solution is gaining more preference.

Product (Software, Equipment, Services)

The equipment segment is expected to generate the largest share of about 50% over the forecast period. This encompasses a range of automated equipment and infrastructure needed to properly handle containers, including automated guided vehicles (AGV), automated stacking cranes, and terminal operating systems (TOS).

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Automation	Semi-Automation Fully Automation Quay Crane
Product	Software Equipment Services
Project	Greenfield Projects Brownfield Projects

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of automated container terminal is estimated at USD 12.64 billion.

The automated container terminal market size was over USD 11.92 billion in 2024 and is set to cross USD 30.52 billion by the end of 2037, witnessing more than 7.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is propelled by urge to reduce labor forces, surge in need to reduce carbon emission, and growing government initiatives.

North America industry is predicted to account for largest revenue share 30% by 2037, due to growing adoption of robots in the region.

The major players in the market are APM Terminals, DP World Limited, Port of Hamburg Marketing, Port of Los Angeles, and others.

Automated Container Terminal Market Analysis