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Barge Transportation Market

Global Barge Transportation Market Size, Share, Growth: By Type: Liquid Cargo, Gaseous Cargo, Dry Cargo; By Barge Fleet: Covered Barge, Open Barge, Tank Barge; By Application: Crude and Petroleum Products, Coal and Crude Petroleum Products, Others; By Barge Activities; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Global Barge Transportation Market Outlook

The global barge transportation market reached a value of around USD 140.22 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to attain a value of about USD 190.86 billion by 2032.

 

Global Barge Transportation Market

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Heightened Demand for Dry Cargo Barge to Bolster the Barge Transportation Industry

Based on type, the dry cargo segment is predicted to hold a significant market share in the barge transportation industry. This growth can be attributed to the large share of dry cargo including goods and resources like sand, food grains, and coals, among others, hence surging the demand for barge transportation. Meanwhile, based on application, the crude and petroleum products segment is anticipated to account for a considerable market share. This can be attributed to the increased demand for petroleum products in various upstream and downstream sectors. Such factors are expected to contribute to the overall market growth in the forecast period.

 

North America to Facilitate Promising Growth Opportunities for the Barge Transportation Industry Growth

North America is estimated to hold a substantial share of the barge transportation industry in the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the rising transportation and shipment of crude oil and the increased production of shale oil in the region. In addition, the rising government investments in the marine transportation sector is predicted to propel the market growth. The increased use of inland waterways for the transportation of agricultural goods are also expected to add to the industry growth. Furthermore, rapid technological advancements are anticipated to propel the market demand in the region, which is estimated to contribute to the overall market growth in the forecast period.

 

Barge Transportation: Market Segmentation

Barge transportation refers to a mode of transportation that utilises long flat-bottomed vessels to transport goods through water bodies like rivers and canals. It is typically used to transport grains, consumer goods, coal, and fuel, among others. Various types of barges such as dry bulk cargo, car float barges and liquid cargo barges, among others, are deployed for diverse applications during transportation. Barge transportation offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of waterway transportation.

 

Global Barge Transportation Market by Segment

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By type, the market is divided into:

  • Liquid Cargo 
  • Gaseous Cargo 
  • Dry Cargo

On the basis of barge fleet, the market can be segregated into:

  • Covered Barge
  • Open Barge
  • Tank Barge

Based on application, the industry can be segmented into:

  • Crude and Petroleum Products
  • Coal and Crude Petroleum Products
  • Food Products, Beverages, and Tobacco
  • Metal Ores and Fabricated Metal Products
  • Chemicals, Rubber and Plastic, Nuclear Fuel
  • Others

On the basis of barge activities, the market can be bifurcated into:

  • Intracoastal Transportation 
  • Inland Water Transportation

The EMR report looks into the regional markets of barge transportation like North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

 

Global Barge Transportation Market by Region

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Rapid Industrialisation to Drive the Global Market of Barge Transportation

The barge transportation industry is being driven by rapid industrialisation across the globe, which is increasing the demand for inland waterway shipping. The market growth can also be attributed to the increasing import and export activities, especially in the petrochemical and oil and gas industry. Furthermore, the rising investments in the marine transportation industry by various governments are projected to augment the industry growth in the forecast period.

With the growing demand for consumer goods such as packaged goods, especially among the working population with improved purchasing power, the market for barge transportation is anticipated to witness a healthy growth. Moreover, the increased demand for cost-effective transportation is projected to propel the market growth of barge transportation. As barge transportation is a sustainable mode of transportation, it is increasingly preferred due to the growing environmental consciousness, which is projected to further bolster the industry growth in the coming years.

 

Key Industry Players in the Global Barge Transportation Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global barge transportation market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

  • Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
  • Alter Logistics
  • American Commercial Lines LLC
  • Heartland Barge
  • Kirby Corporation 
  • Others

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the industry based on the Porter's five forces model and SWOT analysis.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • Barge Fleet
  • Application
  • Barge Activities
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Liquid Cargo
  • Gaseous Cargo
  • Dry Cargo
Breakup by Barge Fleet
  • Covered Barge
  • Open Barge
  • Tank Barge
Breakup by Application
  • Crude and Petroleum Products
  • Coal and Crude Petroleum Products
  • Food Products, Beverages, and Tobacco
  • Metal Ores and Fabricated Metal Products
  • Chemicals, Rubber and Plastic, Nuclear Fuel
  • Others
Breakup by Barge Activities
  • Intracoastal Transportation
  • Inland Water Transportation
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Campbell Transportation Company, Inc     
  • Alter Logistics    
  • American Commercial Lines LLC    
  • Heartland Barge
  • Kirby Corporation
  • Others
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface  
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Snapshot
    6.1    Global
    6.2    Regional
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Barge Transportation Market Analysis

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global Barge Transportation Market by Type
        8.4.1    Liquid Cargo
            8.4.1.1    Market Share
            8.4.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.4.2    Gaseous Cargo
            8.4.2.1    Market Share
            8.4.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.4.3    Dry Cargo
            8.4.3.1    Market Share
            8.4.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    8.5    Global Barge Transportation Market by Barge Fleet
        8.5.1    Covered Barge
            8.5.1.1    Market Share
            8.5.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.2    Open Barge
            8.5.2.1    Market Share
            8.5.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.3    Tank Barge
            8.5.3.1    Market Share
            8.5.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    8.6    Global Barge Transportation Market by Application
        8.6.1    Crude and Petroleum Products
            8.6.1.1    Market Share
            8.6.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.2    Coal and Crude Petroleum Products
            8.6.2.1    Market Share
            8.6.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.3    Food Products, Beverages, and Tobacco
            8.6.3.1    Market Share
            8.6.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.4    Metal Ores and Fabricated Metal Products
            8.6.4.1    Market Share
            8.6.4.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.4.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.5    Chemicals, Rubber and Plastic, Nuclear Fuel
            8.6.5.1    Market Share
            8.6.5.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.6.5.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.6    Others
    8.7    Global Barge Transportation Market by Barge Activities
        8.7.1    Intracoastal Transportation
            8.7.1.1    Market Share
            8.7.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.7.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.7.2    Inland Water Transportation
            8.7.2.1    Market Share
            8.7.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.7.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)    
    8.8    Global Barge Transportation Market by Region
        8.8.1    North America
            8.8.1.1    Market Share
            8.8.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.8.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.8.2    Europe
            8.8.2.1    Market Share
            8.8.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.8.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.8.3    Asia Pacific
            8.8.3.1    Market Share
            8.8.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.8.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.8.4    Latin America
            8.8.4.1    Market Share
            8.8.4.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.8.4.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.8.5    Middle East and Africa
            8.8.5.1    Market Share
            8.8.5.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.8.5.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9    North America Barge Transportation Market Analysis
    9.1    United States of America 
        9.1.1    Market Share
        9.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.2    Canada
        9.2.1    Market Share
        9.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10    Europe Barge Transportation Market Analysis
    10.1    United Kingdom
        10.1.1    Market Share
        10.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Germany
        10.2.1    Market Share
        10.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    France
        10.3.1    Market Share
        10.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Italy
        10.4.1    Market Share
        10.4.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.4.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5    Others
11    Asia Pacific Barge Transportation Market Analysis
    11.1    China
        11.1.1    Market Share
        11.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Japan
        11.2.1    Market Share
        11.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    India
        11.3.1    Market Share
        11.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    ASEAN
        11.4.1    Market Share
        11.4.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.4.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    Australia
        11.5.1    Market Share
        11.5.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.5.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.6    Others
12    Latin America Barge Transportation Market Analysis
    12.1    Brazil
        12.1.1    Market Share
        12.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Argentina
        12.2.1    Market Share
        12.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Mexico
        12.3.1    Market Share
        12.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Others
13    Middle East and Africa Barge Transportation Market Analysis
    13.1    Saudi Arabia
        13.1.1    Market Share
        13.1.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.1.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    United Arab Emirates
        13.2.1    Market Share
        13.2.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.2.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Nigeria
        13.3.1    Market Share
        13.3.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.3.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    South Africa
        13.4.1    Market Share
        13.4.2    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.4.3    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Others
14    Market Dynamics
    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    14.4    Key Indicators for Price
15    Value Chain Analysis
16    Competitive Landscape

    16.1    Market Structure
    16.2    Company Profiles
        16.2.1    Campbell Transportation Company, Inc         
            16.2.1.1    Company Overview
            16.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.1.4    Certifications
        16.2.2    Alter Logistics    
            16.2.2.1    Company Overview
            16.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.2.4    Certifications
        16.2.3    American Commercial Lines LLC    
            16.2.3.1    Company Overview
            16.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.3.4    Certifications
        16.2.4    Heartland Barge
            16.2.4.1    Company Overview
            16.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.4.4    Certifications
        16.2.5    Kirby Corporation
            16.2.5.1    Company Overview
            16.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.5.4    Certifications
        16.2.6    Others
17    Key Trends and Developments in the Market

 

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global Barge Transportation Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3.    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4.    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Barge Fleet (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5.    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Barge Fleet (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6.    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7.    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8.    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Barge Activities (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9.    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Barge Activities (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10.    Global Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11.    Global Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12.    North America Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13.    North America Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14.    Europe Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15.    Europe Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16.    Asia Pacific Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17.    Asia Pacific Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18.    Latin America Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19.    Latin America Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20.    Middle East and Africa Barge Transportation Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
21.    Middle East and Africa Barge Transportation Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
22.    Global Barge Transportation Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2023, the global barge transportation market attained a value of nearly USD 140.22 billion.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of about USD 190.86 billion by 2032.

The major drivers of the industry, such as the increased demand for consumer goods, rapid technological advancements, and increasing demand for barge transportation in the petrochemical industry, are expected to aid the market growth.

The key market trends guiding the growth of the industry include the heightened expenditure by the governments in the marine transportation industry and the rising investments in the R&D of barge transportation by the leading manufacturers.

The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

The significant types include liquid cargo, gaseous cargo, and dry cargo.

The significant barge fleets include covered barge, open barge, and tank barge.

The major applications include crude and petroleum products, coal and crude petroleum products, food products, beverages, and tobacco, metal ores and fabricated metal products, chemicals, rubber and plastic, nuclear fuel, among others.

The significant barge activities include intracoastal transportation and inland water transportation.

The major players in the industry are Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., Alter Logistics, American Commercial Lines LLC, Heartland Barge, and Kirby Corporation, among others.

Analyst Review

The global barge transportation market attained a value of about USD 140.22 billion in 2023, driven by increased expenditure in the marine transportation industry. Aided by the rapid industrialisation, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.5%. The market is projected to reach around USD 190.86 billion by 2032.

EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. By types, the market can be distributed into liquid cargo, gaseous cargo and dry cargo. On the basis of barge fleet, the industry can be segmented into covered barge, open barge and tank barge. Based on applications, the market can be categorised into crude and petroleum products, coal and crude petroleum products, food products, beverages, and tobacco, metal ores and fabricated metal products, chemicals, rubber and plastic, nuclear fuel, among others. On the basis of barge activities, the industry can be segregated into intracoastal transportation and inland water transportation. The major regional markets for barge transportation are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The key players in the above market include Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., Alter Logistics, American Commercial Lines LLC, Heartland Barge, and Kirby Corporation, among others.

EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.

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