+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)
New

Vessel Traffic Management Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, 2020-2030

  • PDF Icon

    Report

  • 185 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5986592
Free Webex Call
10% Free customization

Equipment is the fastest growing segment, Asia-Pacific is the largest market globally

Free Webex Call

Speak directly to the analyst to clarify any post sales queries you may have.

10% Free customization

This report comes with 10% free customization, enabling you to add data that meets your specific business needs.

The Global Vessel Traffic Management Market, valued at USD 5.80 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 8.15% to reach USD 9.28 Billion by 2030. Vessel Traffic Management (VTM) systems are shore-based services comprising personnel, procedures, equipment, and regulations to monitor and manage maritime traffic within defined waterways and ports. This critical infrastructure is designed to enhance navigational safety, optimize traffic flow, and protect the marine environment by providing real-time information and coordinating vessel movements. Primary drivers for market expansion include the increasing volume of global maritime trade requiring efficient vessel handling and rising port congestion, which necessitates improved operational throughput.

Key Market Drivers

The two most significant factors driving the growth of the Global Vessel Traffic Management Market are the increasing maritime traffic and global trade volumes, alongside the growing focus on maritime safety and security. The escalating volume of global trade and the resultant increase in vessel movements necessitate advanced Vessel Traffic Management (VTM) systems to prevent congestion, optimize navigation, and improve operational efficiency within increasingly complex maritime environments. According to BIMCO, in December 2024, global container volumes were estimated to grow by 5.5-6.5% in 2024 following weak growth in 2023, reaching approximately 185 million TEU.

Key Market Challenges

The substantial capital outlay required for the deployment and sustained maintenance of advanced Vessel Traffic Management (VTM) systems presents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Vessel Traffic Management Market. This financial barrier disproportionately affects smaller port operations and those in developing regions, which frequently lack the necessary capital for such extensive technological upgrades. This directly curtails the adoption rate of modern VTM solutions, compelling many ports to continue relying on less comprehensive or outdated traffic management practices.

Key Market Trends

AI-Powered Predictive Analytics for Maritime Operations drives intelligent and efficient vessel traffic management. This trend employs machine learning to analyze extensive data, including AIS, weather, and port schedules, to forecast traffic density and bottlenecks. Such insights enable proactive decision-making, optimizing vessel routing, enhancing safety, and reducing fuel consumption. According to a report commissioned by Lloyd's Register, the maritime artificial intelligence market nearly tripled to an estimated USD 4.13 billion in 2024 from USD 1.47 billion in 2023, underscoring rapid AI adoption.

Key Market Players Profiled:

  • Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
  • Saab Group
  • Thales Group
  • Tokyo Keiki Inc.
  • Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Wartsila Corporation
  • Frequentis AG
  • Radio Holland Group B.V.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Vessel Traffic Management Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Component:

  • Equipment
  • Solutions
  • Services

By System:

  • Port Management Information Systems
  • Maritime Distress Safety Systems
  • River Information Systems
  • Aton Management & Health Monitoring Systems

By End User:

  • Commercial
  • Defense

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Asia Pacific

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Vessel Traffic Management Market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, the publisher offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.

Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Component (Equipment, Solutions, Services)
5.2.2. By System (Port Management Information Systems, Maritime Distress Safety Systems, River Information Systems, Aton Management & Health Monitoring Systems)
5.2.3. By End User (Commercial, Defense)
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Component
6.2.2. By System
6.2.3. By End User
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Component
6.3.1.2.2. By System
6.3.1.2.3. By End User
6.3.2. Canada Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Component
6.3.2.2.2. By System
6.3.2.2.3. By End User
6.3.3. Mexico Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Component
6.3.3.2.2. By System
6.3.3.2.3. By End User
7. Europe Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Component
7.2.2. By System
7.2.3. By End User
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Component
7.3.1.2.2. By System
7.3.1.2.3. By End User
7.3.2. France Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Component
7.3.2.2.2. By System
7.3.2.2.3. By End User
7.3.3. United Kingdom Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Component
7.3.3.2.2. By System
7.3.3.2.3. By End User
7.3.4. Italy Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Component
7.3.4.2.2. By System
7.3.4.2.3. By End User
7.3.5. Spain Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Component
7.3.5.2.2. By System
7.3.5.2.3. By End User
8. Asia Pacific Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Component
8.2.2. By System
8.2.3. By End User
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Component
8.3.1.2.2. By System
8.3.1.2.3. By End User
8.3.2. India Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Component
8.3.2.2.2. By System
8.3.2.2.3. By End User
8.3.3. Japan Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Component
8.3.3.2.2. By System
8.3.3.2.3. By End User
8.3.4. South Korea Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Component
8.3.4.2.2. By System
8.3.4.2.3. By End User
8.3.5. Australia Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Component
8.3.5.2.2. By System
8.3.5.2.3. By End User
9. Middle East & Africa Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Component
9.2.2. By System
9.2.3. By End User
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Component
9.3.1.2.2. By System
9.3.1.2.3. By End User
9.3.2. UAE Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Component
9.3.2.2.2. By System
9.3.2.2.3. By End User
9.3.3. South Africa Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Component
9.3.3.2.2. By System
9.3.3.2.3. By End User
10. South America Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Component
10.2.2. By System
10.2.3. By End User
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Component
10.3.1.2.2. By System
10.3.1.2.3. By End User
10.3.2. Colombia Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Component
10.3.2.2.2. By System
10.3.2.2.3. By End User
10.3.3. Argentina Vessel Traffic Management Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Component
10.3.3.2.2. By System
10.3.3.2.3. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Vessel Traffic Management Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Saab Group
15.3. Thales Group
15.4. Tokyo Keiki Inc.
15.5. Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
15.6. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
15.7. Wartsila Corporation
15.8. Frequentis AG
15.9. Radio Holland Group B.V.
16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

  • Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
  • Saab Group
  • Thales Group
  • Tokyo Keiki Inc.
  • Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Wartsila Corporation
  • Frequentis AG
  • Radio Holland Group B.V.

Table Information