Global Marine Port and Service Industry 2015-2020: Market is Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 4.7%

Dublin, Dec. 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3xn26h/global_marine) has announced the addition of the "Global Marine Port and Service Industry 2015-2020: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.

The global marine port and service industry is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2015 to 2020

The major drivers of growth for this industry are high growth of the marine freight transportation industry and surging demand of containerized and bulk cargo. Increasing global exports, rising customer (Shipping companies) demand, and expansion of new regional trade hubs are the additional factors contributing to accelerated growth.

Within the marine port and service industry, the container handling service segment is expected to emerge as the leading market by value, followed by the ship repair and maintenance service segment. Due to an increase in containerization, industry players are adopting advanced handling equipment for fast operation. This increase of world container throughput (capacity) is expected to spur growth for this segment over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest industry due to tremendous economic growth in China and India. Europe and North America are expected to grow significantly due to increasing industrial production, high international trade, and subsequent rise in the demand for marine freight transportation.

The report serves as a springboard for growth strategy, as it provides a comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions. The study includes a forecast of the global marine port and service industry through 2020, segmented by service type and region as follows:

By Service Type [Value ($B) from 2015 - 2020]:

• Container Handling Services
• Navigation Services
• Ship Repair and Maintenance Services
• Supply Chain and Logistic Solution Services
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Marine Port and Service Industry Background and Classifications

2.1: Introduction

3. Industry Trend and Forecast Analysis

3.1: Industry Analysis 2014
3.2: Industry Trend 2009-2014
3.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges
3.4: Industry Forecast 2015-2020

4. Competitors Analysis

4.1: Service Portfolio Analysis
4.2: Market Share Analysis
4.3: Growth Leadership Analysis
4.4: Porter's Five Forces Analysis Model

5. Growth Opportunity & Strategic Analysis

5.1: Growth Opportunities of Marine Port and Service Industry by Region
5.2: Emerging Trends in Global Marine Port and Service Industry
5.3: Strategic Analysis
5.4: Growth Strategies for Marine Port and Service Provider
5.5: Mergers and Acquisitions in Global Marine Port and Service Industry

6. Company Profiles of Leading Players

- DP World Limited
- Hutchison Whampoa Limited
- PSA International

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