Project Insight - Global Port Construction Projects (Q1 2025)

This report provides a detailed analysis of port construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData.

GlobalData is currently tracking port construction projects globally, from the early pre-planning stages (of announcement and study) through to execution, with a combined value of $533.9 billion, rising from $499.5 billion at the end of October 2024. The largest overall pipeline is in South-East Asia, totaling $113.9 billion, of which $59.7 billion is already in the execution stage. The pipeline of projects in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which accounts for the second largest pipeline ($79.6 billion) is relatively more mature, with 89.7% of the projects by value now in the execution stage. The value of execution projects tracked in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa is $31.7 billion and $29.5 billion, respectively, accounting for 42.9% and 49.8% of projects at the execution stage.

The global pipeline is dominated by projects in the later stages of development, with 65.3% of projects either in the pre-execution or execution stage, amounting to $348.7 billion in total value. Of this amount, $264.2 billion is in the execution stage and $84.5 billion is in the pre-execution stages (comprising design, tender and award). Projects in the early stages account for 34.7% of the pipeline by value reflecting projects in the pre-planning and planning stages. A

Scope

• The report provides analysis based on GlobalData's construction projects showing total project values and analysis by stage and funding for all regions. The top 20 projects per region are listed giving country, stage, value of projects. Ranked listings of the key operators for the sector are also provided showing the leading contractors, consulting engineers and project owners.

Reasons to Buy

• Gain insight into the development of the port construction sector.
• Assess all major projects by value, start date, scope and stage of development globally, for the regions to support business development activities.
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