	Standard Report	Premium Report
Current State of the Industry
Market Size (industry trends)
Market Forecast (5-year projection)
Products/Services Breakdown
Revenue per State
Financial Metrics
Salary & Compensation Statistics
Public Company Information
Key Private Companies
Government Vendors
Instant Download - Available immediately upon purchase
Download both PDF and Excel

Download now:

2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Marine Cargo Handling

Published: April 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Marine Cargo Handling: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

Charts and graphs can be copied to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint presentations.

Statistics	2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue)		Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee

Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data

Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

Forecast / Industry Outlook	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)

Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

The Marine Cargo Handling industry is experiencing several key trends that are shaping its future. Firstly, there is a growing demand for containerized cargo due to the rise in e-commerce and international trade. This is leading to the expansion of ports and investment in larger container ships to accommodate the increased volume of cargo.

Secondly, digitalization is transforming the industry with the adoption of new technologies such as blockchain, AI, and IoT. These technologies are improving supply chain transparency, automation of cargo handling processes, and reducing human error.

The industry is also seeing a shift towards environmentally sustainable practices with the use of alternative fuels, green technologies, and eco-friendly equipment. This is driven by regulatory frameworks and increasing awareness of the impact of marine pollution.

Another trend is consolidation within the industry with mergers and acquisitions. This is driven by the need to improve efficiency, increase market share, and reduce costs.

Finally, there is a growing focus on risk management and security in the industry. The increasing threat of piracy, terrorism and cyber-attacks are driving investment in advanced security systems, training, and risk management procedures.

Overall, the marine cargo handling industry is experiencing significant changes, with digitization, sustainability, consolidation, and security becoming the key drivers of growth and competitiveness.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Marine Cargo Handling industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total
Transportation Of Bulk Liquids And Gases In Intermodal Tank Containers By Water
Warehousing Services
Handling Services For Goods

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Marine Cargo Handling company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation Ratios	Industry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Marine Cargo Handling industry is performing.
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Marine Cargo Handling measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.

Liquidity Ratios	Industry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.

Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators	Industry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile
Management Occupations	9%	Order at top of page
Top Executives	5%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	5%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	10%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	8%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	65%
Motor Vehicle Operators	5%
Water Transportation Workers	21%
Sailors and Marine Oilers	8%
Sailors and Marine Oilers	8%
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators	11%
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	11%
Material Moving Workers	31%
Crane and Tower Operators	6%
Crane and Tower Operators	6%
Laborers and Material Movers	15%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	14%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Marine Cargo Handling Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Marine Cargo Handling industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Marine Cargo Handling industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Marine Cargo Handling industry.