Container Handling Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Equipment Type, By Propulsion Type, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The global container handling equipment market was valued at USD 7.83 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 10.12 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period. 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.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 7.83 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 10.12 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.38%
Fastest Growing Segment	Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane
Largest Market	Asia-Pacific

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.

Available Customizations:

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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 Market

12. 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