Smart Port Market by Technology (IoT, Blockchain, Process Automation, AI), Throughput Capacity (High, Medium, & Low Throughput Capacity), Port Type (Seaports, Inland Ports), Element, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

The smart port market is projected to reach USD 7.95 billion by 2030 from an estimated USD 2.23 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 25.8%.

As more than 80% of the world trade by volume is shipped by the ocean, there is an increasing pressure on ports to modernize due to growing volumes of cargo, changes in trade corridors, and consumer demand triggered by the e-commerce and nearshoring trends (UNCTAD, 2024). Embracing smart technologies such as AI-powered analytics, IoT-based asset tracking, blockchain for securing documentation, and digital twins for real-time operational monitoring makes ports more efficient. These innovations help shorten turnaround times and reduce carbon emissions in line with international climate targets. However, this digital transformation also presents challenges; cybersecurity risks have significantly increased, and in 2024, there have been several notable attacks on port infrastructure.

“Internet of Things (IoT), by technology, to be second fastest-growing market from 2025 to 2030”

By technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) segment will be the second fastest-growing segment in the smart port market between 2025 and 2030. Due to the automation and digitalization of ports worldwide, IoT has become the key technology that makes real-time visibility, asset tracking, and process efficiency possible. Using the devices with IoT capabilities installed in ports, including ultrasonic sensors, inertial sensors, RFID readers, imaging sensors, radars, and wireless modules, smart ports are used to communicate operational data over the port systems.

“High throughput ports segment, by throughput capacity, to hold largest market share in 2030”

The high-throughput ports segment, by throughput capacity, is expected to account for the largest market share in 2030. With over 19 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per annum transited through these ports, they are the epicenter of international trade. The best examples of such ports can be found in China, Singapore, and South Korea, and they act as lifelines in terms of maritime logistics and global-level supply chains.

“Europe to record second-highest growth rate in smart port market from 2025 to 2030”

The European region is expected to exhibit the second-highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030. Some of the world's most advanced and high-throughput ports are located in Europe. Notable examples include the ports of Rotterdam (Netherlands), Antwerp-Bruges (Belgium), and Hamburg (Germany). These ports have made significant strides in adopting digital and automated technologies. They are leading the way in smart port infrastructure, utilizing digital twins, AI-based logistics, and asset tracking through the Internet of Things (IoT). As a result, these ports have become more efficient, environmentally friendly, and effective in handling cargo volume.

Breakdown of Primaries:

By Company Type: Tier 1- 30%, Tier 2- 55%, and Tier 3 - 15%

By Designation: C-Level Executives- 30%, Directors - 20%, and Others- 50%

By Region: Asia Pacific – 55%, North America – 20%, Europe – 8%, Middle East & Africa – 13%, and South America – 4%

Note: Other designations include sales managers, engineers, and regional managers.

The tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenue as of 2024: Tier 1: >USD 1 billion, Tier 2: USD 500 million–1 billion, and Tier 3:

The smart port market is dominated by major, globally established players. The leading players are ABB (Switzerland), Accenture (Ireland), IBM (US), Siemens (Germany), General Electric (US), and Trelleborg (Sweden).

Study Coverage:

The report defines, describes, and forecasts the smart port market, by element (terminal automation & cargo handling, port community systems, port traffic management systems, smart port infrastructure, smart port safety & security), throughput capacity (high throughput ports, medium throughput ports, low throughput ports), technology (IoT, blockchain, process automation, AI), port type (seaports and inland ports), and region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America). It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market.

The report comprehensively reviews the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market, which include the analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates in terms of value, and future trends in the smart port market.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

• Key drivers (increasing international maritime trade activities), restraints (risk associated with data breach and data protection of seaport clients), opportunities (government initiative to develop smart port infrastructure), and challenges (complexities of technologies and interaction of numerous systems) influence the growth of the smart port market.
• Market Development: In June 2025, IBM launched a software program that would help in bringing AI security teams and AI governance teams together in an enterprise. A unique solution is the combination of Watson X.governance and the Guardium AI Security, which presents a comprehensive insight into the risk landscape of an organization. It improves the security and accountability of the AI systems by taking future considerations onboard.
• Product Innovation/Development: There was significant product innovation in the smart port market, but the innovation of IoT-enabled diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities of the most advanced systems is notable. These trends are geared toward improving reliability, minimizing downtime, and increasing efficiency standards among end users.
• Market Diversification: In July 2025, Siemens acquired the industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst, which is now marketed under the name Mechatronic Systems. The portfolio encompasses built-in smart drive systems such as autonomous transport and extra-low voltage protection.
• Competitive Assessment: The report includes an in-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading market players, such as ABB (Switzerland), Siemens (Germany), Schneider Electric (France), GE Vernova (US), and Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan).

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