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Global Ocean Freight Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Oct 30, 2025
Length 156 Pages
SKU # BOSS20729941

Description

Report Overview

The Ocean Freight Market refers to the global industry involved in the transportation of goods and commodities by sea, using various types of vessels such as container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and roll-on/roll-off ships. It is a critical component of international trade, facilitating the movement of raw materials, finished products, and specialized cargo across continents. The market encompasses services provided by shipping lines, freight forwarders, and logistics companies, including containerized shipping, bulk transport, liquid bulk shipping, and breakbulk cargo handling. Key factors defining the market include freight rates (USD per TEU or per ton), vessel capacity, shipping routes, port infrastructure, and service reliability. The ocean freight market is influenced by global trade volumes, supply chain demand, fuel prices, regulatory policies, and geopolitical developments, and it plays a central role in the cost, efficiency, and competitiveness of international trade.

The global Ocean Freight market size was estimated at USD XX million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX% during the forecast period.

This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global Ocean Freight market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses.

The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector.

A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global Ocean Freight market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure.

In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the Ocean Freight market.

Global Ocean Freight Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria.

A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups.

Key Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Maersk

CMA CGM

COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO)

Hapag-Lloyd

Ocean Network Express (ONE)

Evergreen Marine Corporation

HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM)

Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation

Wan Hai Lines

Pacific International Lines (PIL)

Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC)

X-Press Feeders

Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC)

Sea Lead Shipping

Unifeeder

IRISL Group

Sinokor Merchant Marine

Zhonggu Logistics Corporation

TS Lines

Antong Holdings (QASC)

Global Feeder Shipping LLC

Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co.

Emirates Shipping Line

Swire Shipping

Matson

SM Line

Arkas Line

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Containerized Cargo

Bulk Cargo

Liquid Bulk Cargo

Breakbulk Cargo

Others

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Industrial Use

Commercial Use

Consumer Use

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Ocean Freight Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Ocean Freight Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Ocean Freight Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Ocean Freight, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

156 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Ocean Freight
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Ocean Freight Segment by Type
1.2.2 Ocean Freight Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Ocean Freight Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Ocean Freight Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Ocean Freight Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Ocean Freight Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.4 Ocean Freight Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.5 Ocean Freight Company Headquarters, Area Served, Product Type
3.6 Ocean Freight Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.6.1 Ocean Freight Market Concentration Rate
3.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Ocean Freight Players Market Share by Revenue
3.6.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Ocean Freight Value Chain Analysis
4.1 Ocean Freight Value Chain Analysis
4.2 Midstream Market Analysis
4.3 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Ocean Freight Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Ocean Freight Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6 Ocean Freight Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Ocean Freight Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Ocean Freight Market Size Growth Rate by Type (2021-2025)
7 Ocean Freight Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Ocean Freight Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Ocean Freight Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Ocean Freight Market Segmentation by Region
8.1 Global Ocean Freight Market Size by Region
8.1.1 Global Ocean Freight Market Size by Region
8.1.2 Global Ocean Freight Market Size Market Share by Region
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Ocean Freight Market Size by Country
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.4 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Ocean Freight Market Size by Country
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.3 France
8.3.4 U.K.
8.3.5 Italy
8.3.6 Spain
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Ocean Freight Market Size by Region
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 Japan
8.4.4 South Korea
8.4.5 India
8.4.6 Southeast Asia
8.5 South America
8.5.1 South America Ocean Freight Market Size by Country
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Argentina
8.5.4 Columbia
8.6 Middle East and Africa
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Ocean Freight Market Size by Region
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.3 UAE
8.6.4 Egypt
8.6.5 Nigeria
8.6.6 South Africa
9 Key Companies Profile
9.1 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
9.1.1 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Basic Information
9.1.2 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.1.3 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.1.4 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) SWOT Analysis
9.1.5 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Business Overview
9.1.6 Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Recent Developments
9.2 Maersk
9.2.1 Maersk Basic Information
9.2.2 Maersk Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.2.3 Maersk Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.2.4 Maersk SWOT Analysis
9.2.5 Maersk Business Overview
9.2.6 Maersk Recent Developments
9.3 CMA CGM
9.3.1 CMA CGM Basic Information
9.3.2 CMA CGM Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.3.3 CMA CGM Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.3.4 CMA CGM SWOT Analysis
9.3.5 CMA CGM Business Overview
9.3.6 CMA CGM Recent Developments
9.4 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO)
9.4.1 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO) Basic Information
9.4.2 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.4.3 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.4.4 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO) Business Overview
9.4.5 COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO) Recent Developments
9.5 Hapag-Lloyd
9.5.1 Hapag-Lloyd Basic Information
9.5.2 Hapag-Lloyd Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.5.3 Hapag-Lloyd Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.5.4 Hapag-Lloyd Business Overview
9.5.5 Hapag-Lloyd Recent Developments
9.6 Ocean Network Express (ONE)
9.6.1 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Basic Information
9.6.2 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.6.3 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.6.4 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Business Overview
9.6.5 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Recent Developments
9.7 Evergreen Marine Corporation
9.7.1 Evergreen Marine Corporation Basic Information
9.7.2 Evergreen Marine Corporation Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.7.3 Evergreen Marine Corporation Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.7.4 Evergreen Marine Corporation Business Overview
9.7.5 Evergreen Marine Corporation Recent Developments
9.8 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM)
9.8.1 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM) Basic Information
9.8.2 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.8.3 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.8.4 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM) Business Overview
9.8.5 HMM Co. Ltd. (HMM) Recent Developments
9.9 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
9.9.1 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Basic Information
9.9.2 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.9.3 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.9.4 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Business Overview
9.9.5 Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Recent Developments
9.10 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
9.10.1 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Basic Information
9.10.2 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.10.3 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.10.4 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Business Overview
9.10.5 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation Recent Developments
9.11 Wan Hai Lines
9.11.1 Wan Hai Lines Basic Information
9.11.2 Wan Hai Lines Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.11.3 Wan Hai Lines Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.11.4 Wan Hai Lines Business Overview
9.11.5 Wan Hai Lines Recent Developments
9.12 Pacific International Lines (PIL)
9.12.1 Pacific International Lines (PIL) Basic Information
9.12.2 Pacific International Lines (PIL) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.12.3 Pacific International Lines (PIL) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.12.4 Pacific International Lines (PIL) Business Overview
9.12.5 Pacific International Lines (PIL) Recent Developments
9.13 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC)
9.13.1 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC) Basic Information
9.13.2 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.13.3 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.13.4 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC) Business Overview
9.13.5 Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC) Recent Developments
9.14 X-Press Feeders
9.14.1 X-Press Feeders Basic Information
9.14.2 X-Press Feeders Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.14.3 X-Press Feeders Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.14.4 X-Press Feeders Business Overview
9.14.5 X-Press Feeders Recent Developments
9.15 Regional Container Lines (RCL)
9.15.1 Regional Container Lines (RCL) Basic Information
9.15.2 Regional Container Lines (RCL) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.15.3 Regional Container Lines (RCL) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.15.4 Regional Container Lines (RCL) Business Overview
9.15.5 Regional Container Lines (RCL) Recent Developments
9.16 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC)
9.16.1 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC) Basic Information
9.16.2 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.16.3 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.16.4 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC) Business Overview
9.16.5 Korea Marine Transport Corporation (KMTC) Recent Developments
9.17 Sea Lead Shipping
9.17.1 Sea Lead Shipping Basic Information
9.17.2 Sea Lead Shipping Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.17.3 Sea Lead Shipping Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.17.4 Sea Lead Shipping Business Overview
9.17.5 Sea Lead Shipping Recent Developments
9.18 Unifeeder
9.18.1 Unifeeder Basic Information
9.18.2 Unifeeder Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.18.3 Unifeeder Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.18.4 Unifeeder Business Overview
9.18.5 Unifeeder Recent Developments
9.19 IRISL Group
9.19.1 IRISL Group Basic Information
9.19.2 IRISL Group Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.19.3 IRISL Group Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.19.4 IRISL Group Business Overview
9.19.5 IRISL Group Recent Developments
9.20 Sinokor Merchant Marine
9.20.1 Sinokor Merchant Marine Basic Information
9.20.2 Sinokor Merchant Marine Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.20.3 Sinokor Merchant Marine Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.20.4 Sinokor Merchant Marine Business Overview
9.20.5 Sinokor Merchant Marine Recent Developments
9.21 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation
9.21.1 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Basic Information
9.21.2 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.21.3 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.21.4 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Business Overview
9.21.5 Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Recent Developments
9.22 TS Lines
9.22.1 TS Lines Basic Information
9.22.2 TS Lines Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.22.3 TS Lines Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.22.4 TS Lines Business Overview
9.22.5 TS Lines Recent Developments
9.23 Antong Holdings (QASC)
9.23.1 Antong Holdings (QASC) Basic Information
9.23.2 Antong Holdings (QASC) Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.23.3 Antong Holdings (QASC) Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.23.4 Antong Holdings (QASC) Business Overview
9.23.5 Antong Holdings (QASC) Recent Developments
9.24 Global Feeder Shipping LLC
9.24.1 Global Feeder Shipping LLC Basic Information
9.24.2 Global Feeder Shipping LLC Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.24.3 Global Feeder Shipping LLC Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.24.4 Global Feeder Shipping LLC Business Overview
9.24.5 Global Feeder Shipping LLC Recent Developments
9.25 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co.
9.25.1 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co. Basic Information
9.25.2 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co. Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.25.3 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co. Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.25.4 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co. Business Overview
9.25.5 Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co. Recent Developments
9.26 Emirates Shipping Line
9.26.1 Emirates Shipping Line Basic Information
9.26.2 Emirates Shipping Line Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.26.3 Emirates Shipping Line Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.26.4 Emirates Shipping Line Business Overview
9.26.5 Emirates Shipping Line Recent Developments
9.27 Swire Shipping
9.27.1 Swire Shipping Basic Information
9.27.2 Swire Shipping Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.27.3 Swire Shipping Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.27.4 Swire Shipping Business Overview
9.27.5 Swire Shipping Recent Developments
9.28 Matson
9.28.1 Matson Basic Information
9.28.2 Matson Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.28.3 Matson Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.28.4 Matson Business Overview
9.28.5 Matson Recent Developments
9.29 SM Line
9.29.1 SM Line Basic Information
9.29.2 SM Line Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.29.3 SM Line Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.29.4 SM Line Business Overview
9.29.5 SM Line Recent Developments
9.30 Arkas Line
9.30.1 Arkas Line Basic Information
9.30.2 Arkas Line Ocean Freight Product Overview
9.30.3 Arkas Line Ocean Freight Product Market Performance
9.30.4 Arkas Line Business Overview
9.30.5 Arkas Line Recent Developments
10 Ocean Freight Market Forecast by Region
10.1 Global Ocean Freight Market Size Forecast
10.2 Global Ocean Freight Market Forecast by Region
10.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.2 Europe Ocean Freight Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Ocean Freight Market Size Forecast by Region
10.2.4 South America Ocean Freight Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Ocean Freight by Country
11 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
11.1 Global Ocean Freight Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
11.2 Global Ocean Freight Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12 Conclusion and Key Findings
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