Smart Berth Allocation Algorithm Global Market Report 2025

The smart berth allocation algorithm market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.87 billion in 2024 to $1.0 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for operational efficiency, greater focus on sustainability and environmental impact, expanding implementation of blockchain for transparency, rising need for real-time vessel tracking, and growing demand for robust risk management strategies.

The smart berth allocation algorithm market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of cloud computing for scalability, growing demand for data-driven decision-making tools, heightened focus on reducing operational costs, rising need for improved port logistics management, and expanding adoption of edge computing for faster data processing. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in automated berth assignment, the use of advanced machine learning algorithms for traffic optimization, integration of augmented reality for operational monitoring, improvements in berth occupancy prediction, and enhanced predictive maintenance for port equipment.

The rise in global maritime trade is expected to drive the growth of the smart berth allocation algorithm market going forward. Maritime trade involves the transportation of goods by sea between countries or regions and plays a vital role in global commerce efficiently and cost-effectively. Global maritime trade is increasing due to growing international demand for goods, resulting in more shipments across oceans. Smart berth allocation algorithms support maritime trade by optimizing vessel scheduling and berth assignments, thereby improving the overall efficiency of cargo handling and shipping operations. For example, in October 2022, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a Switzerland-based international organization, global maritime trade grew by 1.4%, with projections indicating an average annual increase of 2.1% between 2023 and 2027. Consequently, the growth in global maritime trade is driving the expansion of the smart berth allocation algorithm market.

Leading companies in the smart berth allocation algorithm market are focusing on technological innovations such as AI-driven berth scheduling to improve port operational efficiency, optimize berth utilization, and enhance overall logistics performance. AI-driven berth scheduling uses artificial intelligence to automatically assign vessels to port berths, reducing waiting times, maximizing berth usage, and improving port operations. For instance, in March 2025, Royal Vopak N.V., a Netherlands-based tank storage company, launched its 66 Yunlian AI-powered solution to modernize port operations and optimize asset management. Utilizing advanced AI, the platform enables automated berth scheduling, real-time monitoring of port activities, and predictive analytics for vessel arrivals and departures. This technology enhances operational efficiency, reduces vessel turnaround times, improves resource utilization, and supports data-driven decision-making, positioning ports to manage increasing maritime traffic effectively while maintaining high service and safety standards.

In March 2024, Peel Ports Group, a UK-based port operator offering cargo handling, logistics, and marine services, collaborated with Awake.AI to implement AI-driven berth planning and predictive solutions. This partnership aims to optimize berth utilization, improve operational coordination, reduce vessel turnaround times, and minimize emissions. Awake.AI is a Finland-based technology company specializing in AI-driven smart port and maritime logistics solutions.

Major players in the smart berth allocation algorithm market are Asea Brown Boveri Ltd, Total Soft Bank Ltd., Wärtsilä Voyage Limited, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., PSA International Pte Ltd, Trelleborg AB, Kalmar Corporation, Moffatt & Nichol Inc., CyberLogitec Co. Ltd., Tideworks Technology Inc., Veson Nautical LLC, Avlino India Private Limited, Realtime Business Solutions Pty. Ltd., TBA BV, Sinay Ltd, Innovez One Pte. Ltd., Portchain ApS, VoyageX AI, Envision Enterprise Solutions Private Limited, and Systems Navigator Consultants B.V.

North America was the largest region in the smart berth allocation algorithm market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart berth allocation algorithm report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the transport services sector by driving up costs for vehicles, spare parts, and fuel, key inputs often sourced from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics providers, and public transportation systems are facing squeezed profit margins as higher equipment and maintenance costs coincide with limited ability to pass on these expenses to customers due to competitive pressures. The uncertainty has also delayed fleet modernization and the adoption of greener, more efficient vehicles, slowing progress toward sustainability goals. To adapt, transport firms are optimizing route planning, investing in fuel efficiency technologies, renegotiating supplier contracts, and exploring collaborative logistics models to share costs and mitigate the impact of higher tariffs.

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Smart berth allocation algorithm is an advanced decision-making system that optimizes the assignment of vessels to berths in ports by leveraging data-driven techniques and artificial intelligence to minimize waiting times, reduce congestion, and enhance overall port efficiency, while ensuring optimal use of port infrastructure and improving service reliability.

The primary components of smart berth allocation algorithms include software, hardware, and services. Software refers to digital solutions that employ advanced algorithms and optimization models to efficiently assign vessels to berths, reducing waiting times and increasing port throughput. These systems can be deployed via on-premises or cloud-based platforms and are implemented across container terminals, bulk terminals, oil and gas terminals, and other port facilities. Key end users include port authorities, shipping companies, terminal operators, and others.

The countries covered in the smart berth allocation algorithm market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart berth allocation algorithm market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as cost optimization services, dynamic berth scheduling services, operational risk management services, port traffic management services, and resource allocation optimization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart berth allocation algorithm market also includes sales of digital scheduling dashboards, the portchain berth planning solution, kaleris berth window management, automated mooring, and big data analytics platforms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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