North America Container Transshipment Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Container Size (40-foot (FEU), 20-foot (TEU), and Other Container Size), By Data Source (Sea-based Transshipment, Land-based Transshipment, and Air-based Transshipment)

The North America Container Transshipment Market would witness market growth of 3.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Container Transshipment Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,202.6 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 4.3% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 3.7% during (2025 - 2032).

The Market stands as a critical cog in the intricate machinery of global trade, facilitating the seamless movement of goods across continents and oceans. As globalization deepens and supply chains become increasingly interconnected, the role of transshipment hubs—strategic ports where containers are transferred from one vessel to another—has grown indispensable. These hubs optimize logistics by consolidating cargo, reducing shipping times, and enhancing connectivity between major trade routes.

The applications of container transshipment are vast and integral to the functioning of international trade. Transshipment hubs serve as critical junctions where containers are transferred between deep-sea shipping lines and feeder vessels, enabling efficient connectivity between major ports and smaller regional markets. This process allows shipping companies to optimize vessel sizes and routes, ensuring that mega-container ships can operate on high-volume trade lanes while smaller vessels service less accessible ports.

The United States, with its vast coastline and position as a global trade powerhouse, is a leading player in the market. Major ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and New York-New Jersey serve as critical hubs, facilitating the transfer of cargo between international and domestic vessels. These ports handle millions of TEUs annually, connecting North America with Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The U.S.’s robust economy, driven by consumer demand and industrial exports, generates significant container volumes, making transshipment essential for efficient global supply chain operations. Strategic investments in port infrastructure and proximity to key shipping routes reinforce the U.S.’s role as a transshipment leader, supporting both regional and international trade.

Canada’s market is a vital component of its maritime trade, leveraging its extensive coastlines along the Pacific and Atlantic to serve as a gateway for North American commerce. Ports like Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Montreal are key transshipment hubs, handling cargo for both domestic markets and regional redistribution, particularly for exports like grain, minerals, and energy products. Canada’s strategic location, bridging Asia and North America’s West Coast, enhances its role in transshipment, facilitating efficient cargo transfers between mainline and feeder vessels. The country’s stable economy and trade-oriented policies support its position as a reliable node in global supply chains.

Mexico’s container transshipment market is rapidly expanding, driven by its strategic position as a bridge between North and South America and its proximity to major U.S. markets. Ports like Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, and Veracruz are key transshipment hubs, handling cargo for both domestic consumption and regional redistribution, particularly for manufacturing exports and consumer goods imports. Mexico’s role in the USMCA trade agreement enhances its importance as a transshipment node, facilitating cargo transfers for trade with the U.S. and Canada. The country’s growing industrial base and favorable trade policies position it as an emerging player in global maritime networks. In conclusion, the United States, Canada, and Mexico form a dynamic North American transshipment corridor, strengthening global trade connectivity through strategic port infrastructure, geographic advantage, and integrated economic partnerships.

Based on Container Size, the market is segmented into 40-foot (FEU), 20-foot (TEU), and Other Container Size. Based on Data Source, the market is segmented into Sea-based Transshipment, Land-based Transshipment, and Air-based Transshipment. Based on Service Type, the market is segmented into Container Handling Services, Logistics & Forwarding Services, Warehousing & Storage, and Customs Clearance & Documentation. Based on Container Type, the market is segmented into Standard Containers, High Cube Containers, Refrigerated Containers, Open Top Containers, and Flat Rack Containers. Based on End User Industry, the market is segmented into Retail & E-commerce, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Agriculture & Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Other End User Industry. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
• A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
• CMA CGM Group
• Cosco Shipping Lines Co. Ltd.
• Hapag-Lloyd AG
• Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. (Evergreen Group)
• Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
• HMM Co., Ltd.
• YANG MING Group
• ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (KENON HOLDINGS LTD.)

North America Container Transshipment Market Report Segmentation

By Container Size

• 40-foot (FEU)
• 20-foot (TEU)
• Other Container Size

By Data Source

• Sea-based Transshipment
• Land-based Transshipment
• Air-based Transshipment

By Service Type

• Container Handling Services
• Logistics & Forwarding Services
• Warehousing & Storage
• Customs Clearance & Documentation

By Container Type

• Standard Containers
• High Cube Containers
• Refrigerated Containers
• Open Top Containers
• Flat Rack Containers

By End User Industry

• Retail & E-commerce
• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Agriculture & Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other End User Industry

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America