Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Waterway Transportation Software Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of the waterway transportation software has seen robust growth in recent years. It was valued at $75.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $81.79 billion in 2025. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is estimated at 8.5%.
The anticipated market size for the Waterway Transportation Software Global Market at the end of 2029 is projected to be $111.98 billion. Furthermore, this market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (C
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the waterway transportation software market are:
• Rapid digital transformation in the waterway transportation industry
• Continued focus on sustainability initiatives and infrastructure investments
• Expansion of e-commerce and focus on resilience and risk management
• Adoption of advanced technologies like AI and Machine Learning, focus on predictive analytics, expansion of cloud-based solutions, and emphasis on cybersecurity
The waterway transportation software market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Solutions: Warehousing, Vessel Tracking, Freight Security, Yard Management, Audit And Claim, Ship Broker Software, Maritime Software, Other Solutions
2) By Services: Managed Services, Consulting Or Customization Services, Training Services
3) By Deployment Model: On-Premises, Cloud, Hybrid
4) By Industry Vertical: Consumer And Retail, Oil And Gas, Industrial And Manufacturing, Energy And Mining, Aerospace And Defense, Construction, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals And Healthcare, Food And Beverages, Other Industry Vertical
The key trends in the waterway transportation software market are:
• The digital transformation is playing a significant role in shaping the market's future.
• Advancements in predictive analytics are becoming a trending factor.
• The sector is increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• There is a growing trend towards the expansion of cloud-based solutions and an increased emphasis on cybersecurity.
Major players in the waterway transportation software market are:
• Maersk A/S
• Accenture plc
• Oracle Corporation
• SAP SE
• Danaher Corporation
• ABB Ltd.
• Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
• Zebra Technologies Corporation
• Flexport Inc.
• Kirby Corporation
• DNV GL AS
• American Commercial Lines Inc.
• Descartes Systems Group Inc.
• Aquatic Informatics Inc.
• LogiNext Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Jibe
• Geniuserp
• FourKites Inc.
• Trans-I Technologies Inc.
• Bass Software Solutions
• Hidrovuas do Brasil
• XPV Water Partners
• Zero North
• Veson Nautical Corporation
• ABS Wavesight
• FRETRON
• Nautical Corporation
North America was the largest region in the waterway transportation software market in 2024