Port and Water Transport Terminal Operations in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

The moor the merrier: Greater freight volumes have driven a raft of facility expansions

The Port and Water Transport Terminal Operations industry serves as a link between shipping vessels and landside transport operators. Industry players operate general cargo and container ports or terminals, which are usually located near major population centres or mining sites for exporting bulk commodities. As more cargo has moved through Australia's ports in recent years, port and water transport terminals have invested in expanding their facilities.

Industry revenue is expected to climb at an annualised 0.2% over the five years through 2022-23, to $8.4 billion, including an anticipated rise of 4.4% in the current year.Industry companies primarily maintain, lease or operate water transport terminals and port facilities used for passenger or freight transport. These facilities include sea cargo container terminals and coal or grain loaders. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.