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Marine Freight in the United States

Publisher MarketLine
Published Jul 17, 2025
Length 40 Pages
SKU # MTLN20472922

Description

Marine Freight in the United States

Summary

Marine Freight in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights
  • Marine freight sector includes revenues generated from the transportation of containers (only LoLo) and dry bulk cargo by sea and ocean-going vessels. The sector encompasses domestic and international freight, which, for the purposes of this report, is counted in the country of origin.
  • The US marine freight industry recorded revenues of $181.5 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% between 2019 and 2024.
  • The containerized segment accounted for the industry's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $125.2 billion, equivalent to 69.0% of the industry's overall value.
  • The US marine freight industry accounted for an 82.5% share of the North American industry.
Scope
  • Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the marine freight market in the United States
  • Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the marine freight market in the United States
  • Leading company profiles reveal details of key marine freight market players’ global operations and financial performance
  • Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the United States marine freight market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
  • What was the size of the United States marine freight market by value in 2024?
  • What will be the size of the United States marine freight market in 2029?
  • What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United States marine freight market?
  • How has the market performed over the last five years?
  • Who are the top competitors in the United States's marine freight market?

Table of Contents

40 Pages
1 Executive Summary
1.1. Market value
1.2. Market value forecast
1.3. Category segmentation
1.4. Geography segmentation
1.5. Market rivalry
1.6. Competitive landscape
2 Market Overview
2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis
3 Market Data
3.1. Market value
4 Market Segmentation
4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation
5 Market Outlook
5.1. Market value forecast
6 Five Forces Analysis
6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry
7 Competitive Landscape
7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What strategies do the leading players follow?
7.3. What are the recent developments in the industry?
8 Company Profiles
8.1. Landstar System Inc
8.2. A.P. Moller - Maersk AS
8.3. COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd
8.4. CMA CGM SA
8.5. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA
9 Macroeconomic Indicators
9.1. Country data
10 Appendix
10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related MarketLine research
10.4. About MarketLine
List of Tables
Table 1: United States marine freight industry value: $ billion, 2019-24
Table 2: United States marine freight industry category segmentation: % share, by value, 2019-24
Table 3: United States marine freight industry category segmentation: $ billion, 2019-24
Table 4: United States marine freight industry geography segmentation: $ billion, 2024
Table 5: United States marine freight industry value forecast: $ billion, 2024-29
Table 6: Landstar System Inc: Key Facts
Table 7: Landstar System Inc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 8: Landstar System Inc: Key Employees
Table 9: A.P. Moller - Maersk AS: Key Facts
Table 10: A.P. Moller - Maersk AS: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 11: A.P. Moller - Maersk AS: Key Employees
Table 12: COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd: Key Facts
Table 13: COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 14: COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd: Key Employees
Table 15: CMA CGM SA: Key Facts
Table 16: CMA CGM SA: Key Employees
Table 17: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA: Key Facts
Table 18: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co SA: Key Employees
Table 19: United States Size of Population (Million), 2020-24
Table 20: United States Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 21: United States GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 22: United States Inflation, 2020-24
Table 23: United States Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2020-24
Table 24: United States Exchange Rate, 2019-24
List of Figures
Figure 1: United States marine freight industry value: $ billion, 2019-24
Figure 2: United States marine freight industry category segmentation: $ billion, 2019-24
Figure 3: United States marine freight industry geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2024
Figure 4: United States marine freight industry value forecast: $ billion, 2024-29
Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024
Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024
Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024
Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024
Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024
Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the marine freight industry in the United States, 2024

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