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Container Handling Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F- Product Image
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Container Handling Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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  • April 2025
  • Region: Global
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The Container Handling Equipment Market was valued at USD 7.83 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 10.12 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 4.38%. Growth in global trade volumes and increasing pressure on ports to improve operational efficiency are driving the market. As shipping routes and container volumes expand, ports are investing in advanced handling equipment such as cranes, automated systems, and conveyors to reduce loading/unloading times and minimize errors. Technological advancements in automation and digitalization are transforming traditional port operations into high-efficiency, data-driven systems. The trend toward electric-powered equipment is also gaining momentum, driven by environmental concerns and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Integration of smart technologies like IoT and AI is enabling predictive maintenance, real-time container tracking, and improved decision-making - positioning container handling equipment as a vital part of modern, smart port infrastructure.

Key Market Drivers

Increased Global Trade

Rising international trade is a major driver for the container handling equipment market. Ports must handle growing cargo volumes efficiently, prompting investments in high-capacity, automated systems to improve throughput and reduce delays. As trade expands - particularly between emerging economies - modern ports are required to manage larger vessels and higher container traffic. In 2023, global maritime trade reached 12.3 billion tons, with projected growth of 2.4% annually through 2029. Although container trade rose marginally by 0.3% in 2023, it is expected to rebound by 3.5% in 2024. Shifting trade dynamics, deepwater port development, and evolving shipping patterns are compelling port operators to enhance infrastructure with advanced handling equipment to maintain competitiveness and service quality.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital Investment

The high cost of acquiring and maintaining modern container handling equipment remains a significant challenge, especially for ports in developing regions. Automated and electric-powered machinery requires substantial upfront investment and ongoing expenses related to system upgrades, maintenance, and staff training. Specialized equipment often depends on proprietary technologies and skilled technicians, leading to added costs. These financial constraints hinder the ability of smaller ports to adopt next-generation handling technologies, creating disparities in operational efficiency across regions. Limited access to capital may delay modernization plans, impacting the ability of underfunded ports to meet growing trade demands.

Key Market Trends

Smart Port Technologies

The emergence of smart port technologies is transforming container handling operations by introducing digitalized, interconnected systems. Advanced tools like IoT sensors, AI, and big data analytics are enabling real-time monitoring of container movement, asset utilization, and equipment status. These systems help optimize storage space, reduce bottlenecks, and improve maintenance scheduling. Smart ports also support automated traffic and workflow management, enhancing overall efficiency and responsiveness. As digital infrastructure becomes more robust, ports are increasingly leveraging smart technologies to gain a competitive edge through faster turnaround times, improved cost efficiency, and enhanced visibility across the logistics chain.

Key Market Players

  • Cargotec Corp
  • Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
  • SANY Group
  • Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC)
  • Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
  • Anhui HELI Forklifts Group Co. Ltd
  • Hoist Material Handling Inc
  • CVS Ferrari SpA
  • Lonking Holdings Limited
  • Konecranes Plc

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Container Handling Equipment market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below.

Container Handling Equipment Market, By Equipment Type:

  • Forklift Truck
  • Stacking Crane
  • Mobile Harbor Crane
  • Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane

Container Handling Equipment Market, By Propulsion Type:

  • Diesel
  • Electric
  • Hybrid

Container Handling Equipment Market, By Region:

  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe & CIS
  • France
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Vietnam
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Australia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Turkey
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major Global Container Handling Equipment Market companies.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered
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. Market Overview
3.2. Market Forecast
3.3. Key Regions
3.4. Key Segments
4. Global Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
4.1. Market Size & Forecast
4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
4.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis (Forklift Truck, Stacking Crane, Mobile Harbor Crane, Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane)
4.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis (Diesel, Electric, Hybrid)
4.2.3. By Regional Market Share Analysis
4.2.3.1. North America Market Share Analysis
4.2.3.2. Europe & CIS Market Share Analysis
4.2.3.3. Asia-Pacific Market Share Analysis
4.2.3.4. Middle East & Africa Market Share Analysis
4.2.3.5. South America Market Share Analysis
4.2.4. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
4.3. Global Container Handling Equipment Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
4.3.1. By Equipment Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
4.3.2. By Propulsion Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
4.3.3. By Regional Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
5. North America Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.1. United States Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
5.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
5.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.2. Canada Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
5.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
5.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.3. Mexico Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
5.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
5.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
5.2.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6. Europe & CIS Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.1. France Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.2. Germany Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.3. Spain Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.4. Italy Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
6.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.3.4.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.5. United Kingdom Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
6.2.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.2.3.5.1.1. By Value
6.2.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.3.5.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
6.2.3.5.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7. Asia-Pacific Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.1. China Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.2. Japan Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.3. India Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.4. Vietnam Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.4.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.5. South Korea Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.5.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.5.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.6. Australia Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.6.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.6.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.6.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.7. Thailand Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
7.2.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.2.3.7.1.1. By Value
7.2.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.3.7.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.3.7.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
8. Middle East & Africa Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.1. South Africa Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
8.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.2. Saudi Arabia Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
8.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.3. UAE Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
8.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.3.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.4. Turkey Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
8.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.3.4.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.3.4.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
9. South America Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
9.2.3.1. Brazil Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
9.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.3.1.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.3.2. Argentina Container Handling Equipment Market Outlook
9.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.3.2.2.2. By Propulsion Type Market Share Analysis
10. Market Dynamics
10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges
11. Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Container Handling Equipment Market12. Market Trends & Developments
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. Company Profiles
13.1.1. Cargotec Corp
13.1.1.1. Company Details
13.1.1.2. Products
13.1.1.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.1.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.1.5. Recent Developments
13.1.1.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.2. Liebherr International Deutschland GmbH
13.1.2.1. Company Details
13.1.2.2. Products
13.1.2.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.2.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.2.5. Recent Developments
13.1.2.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.3. SANY Group
13.1.3.1. Company Details
13.1.3.2. Products
13.1.3.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.3.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.3.5. Recent Developments
13.1.3.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.4. Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC)
13.1.4.1. Company Details
13.1.4.2. Products
13.1.4.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.4.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.4.5. Recent Developments
13.1.4.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.5. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
13.1.5.1. Company Details
13.1.5.2. Products
13.1.5.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.5.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.5.5. Recent Developments
13.1.5.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.6. Anhui HELI Forklifts Group Co. Ltd
13.1.6.1. Company Details
13.1.6.2. Products
13.1.6.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.6.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.6.5. Recent Developments
13.1.6.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.7. Hoist Material Handling Inc
13.1.7.1. Company Details
13.1.7.2. Products
13.1.7.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.7.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.7.5. Recent Developments
13.1.7.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.8. CVS Ferrari SpA
13.1.8.1. Company Details
13.1.8.2. Products
13.1.8.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.8.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.8.5. Recent Developments
13.1.8.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.9. Lonking Holdings Limited
13.1.9.1. Company Details
13.1.9.2. Products
13.1.9.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.9.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.9.5. Recent Developments
13.1.9.6. Key Management Personnel
13.1.10. Konecranes Plc
13.1.10.1. Company Details
13.1.10.2. Products
13.1.10.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
13.1.10.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
13.1.10.5. Recent Developments
13.1.10.6. Key Management Personnel
14. Strategic Recommendations/Action Plan
14.1. Key Focus Areas
14.1.1. Target By Equipment Type
14.1.2. Target By Propulsion Type
15. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

  • Cargotec Corp
  • Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
  • SANY Group
  • Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC)
  • Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.
  • Anhui HELI Forklifts Group Co. Ltd
  • Hoist Material Handling Inc
  • CVS Ferrari SpA
  • Lonking Holdings Limited
  • Konecranes Plc

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages185
PublishedApril 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 7.83 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 10.12 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate4.3%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned10

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