Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size, by Capacity (2020-2032)
in USD Million
Impact of Vessel Capacity on Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Growth
Published by MMR Statistics Reserch Team, December 2025
Global trade dynamics and evolving logistics requirements significantly influenced vessel capacity utilisation between 2021 and 2024. During this period, the Up to 10,000 TEU capacity segment in the Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market was valued at USD 34,631.67 million in 2021, while the same segment recorded USD 28,146.53 million in 2023, as the market grappled with pandemic-induced disruptions, supply chain bottlenecks, and fluctuating demand patterns. In 2025, the 10,001–20,000 TEU segment was valued at USD 68,895.36 million and is estimated to reach USD 71,413.56 million in 2026, driven by the need to restore supply chain resilience, mitigate the impact of the Ukraine war on shipping routes, and accommodate growing international trade. Between 2027 and 2032, the Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market is projected to expand further, supported by strategic fleet expansion, infrastructure modernisation, and operational efficiency improvements, which are expected to strengthen logistics performance and enhance vessel capacity utilisation.
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Impact of Vessel Capacity on Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Growth
Published by MMR Statistics Reserch Team, December 2025
OTHER STATISTICS ON TOPIC
Ocean Freight
E-Commerce Expansion and Global Trade Intensification to Continue Driving Future Growth in the Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
Global
Capacity Optimisation Strategies to Strengthen the Future Outlook of the North America Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
North America Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
North America
Steady YoY Growth to Support Long-Term Expansion in the Europe Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
Europe Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
Europe
Manufacturing Growth and Logistics Integration to Boost Future Performance of the Asia Pacific Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
Asia Pacific Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
Rising Import Requirements to Shape the Future Outlook of the MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Infrastructure Modernisation to Enhance Long-Term Growth in the South America Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size and YoY Growth (2021-2032)
South America
Evolving Global Trade Patterns and Next-Generation Logistics Trends to Drive Future Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Dynamics
Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size Breakdown, by Region (2020-2032)
Global
Regional Performance and Strategic Insights in the Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market
Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Share, by Region (2025)
Global
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- Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Share by Type (2025)
- Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Share by End-User (2025)
- Global Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Share by Propulsion (2025)
- South America Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)
- MEA Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)
- Asia Pacific Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)
- Europe Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)
- North America Ocean Freight Forwarding Market Size by volume and YoY Growth ( 2021-2032)
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