The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Smart Port Market is expected to witness market growth of 25.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Smart Port Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $299.4 million by 2032. The Argentina market is registering a CAGR of 26.5% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Brazil market is expected to showcase a CAGR of 24.9% during 2025-2032.
Blockchain is being increasingly adopted for digital documentation, contract management, and customs processing. Its decentralized and secure architecture reduces fraud, ensures traceability, and speeds up transactions across global supply chains. The push for green ports is growing stronger. Innovations such as shore power, renewable energy integration, and electrification of port equipment are becoming standard features in newly developed smart ports.
The smart port sector is at the frontier of innovation, with multiple cutting-edge technologies converging to transform legacy systems into intelligent, future-ready infrastructures. Drones are now used for aerial inspections, surveillance, and emergency response in port environments. Autonomous trucks and cranes are deployed to handle cargo efficiently while minimizing human involvement in hazardous zones. AI is becoming central to smart ports - enabling machine learning-driven predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent scheduling. AI tools help anticipate equipment failures, optimize fuel usage, and automate customs checks.
The global smart port market is experiencing a surge in growth, fuelled by the increasing demand for automated, data-driven, and efficient maritime infrastructure. Countries across the globe are investing heavily in advanced port technologies to accommodate the growing volume of trade, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Notably, nations such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are at the forefront of this transformation, with ambitious infrastructure projects and digitalization strategies that are significantly contributing to the advancement of the smart port market.
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Smart Port Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $299.4 million by 2032. The Argentina market is registering a CAGR of 26.5% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Brazil market is expected to showcase a CAGR of 24.9% during 2025-2032.
Blockchain is being increasingly adopted for digital documentation, contract management, and customs processing. Its decentralized and secure architecture reduces fraud, ensures traceability, and speeds up transactions across global supply chains. The push for green ports is growing stronger. Innovations such as shore power, renewable energy integration, and electrification of port equipment are becoming standard features in newly developed smart ports.
The smart port sector is at the frontier of innovation, with multiple cutting-edge technologies converging to transform legacy systems into intelligent, future-ready infrastructures. Drones are now used for aerial inspections, surveillance, and emergency response in port environments. Autonomous trucks and cranes are deployed to handle cargo efficiently while minimizing human involvement in hazardous zones. AI is becoming central to smart ports - enabling machine learning-driven predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent scheduling. AI tools help anticipate equipment failures, optimize fuel usage, and automate customs checks.
The global smart port market is experiencing a surge in growth, fuelled by the increasing demand for automated, data-driven, and efficient maritime infrastructure. Countries across the globe are investing heavily in advanced port technologies to accommodate the growing volume of trade, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Notably, nations such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are at the forefront of this transformation, with ambitious infrastructure projects and digitalization strategies that are significantly contributing to the advancement of the smart port market.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- ABB Ltd.
- Royal HaskoningDHV
- IBM Corporation
- Trelleborg AB
- Accenture PLC
- Siemens AG
- General Electric Company
- AI Ltd.
- Intel Corporation
- Kaleris
Market Report Segmentation
By Type
- Seaport
- Inland Port
By Throughput Capacity
- Extensively Busy
- Scarcely Busy
- Moderately Busy
By Technology
- Process Automation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Blockchain
By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
Chapter 5. LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type
Chapter 6. LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity
Chapter 7. LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology
Chapter 8. LAMEA Smart Port Market by Country
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- ABB Ltd.
- Royal HaskoningDHV
- IBM Corporation
- Trelleborg AB
- Accenture PLC
- Siemens AG
- General Electric Company
- Awake.AI Ltd.
- Intel Corporation
- Kaleris
Methodology
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