China Smart Port Industry - Analysis Report
China Smart Port Industry - Analysis Report
China Smart Port Industry - Analysis Report
China Smart Port Industry - Analysis Report

China Smart Port Industry - Analysis Report

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This report, "2024 China Smart Port Industry Market Panoramic Assessment and Future Investment Trend Forecast Report," offers crucial insights for investors, companies, and policymakers. It provides a detailed analysis of market demand, technology providers, and the competitive landscape. The report covers technological innovations, regulatory impacts, and cost structures, identifying investment opportunities and potential risks. Stakeholders will gain valuable knowledge to make informed decisions and strategically navigate the smart port market in China.

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Study Overview

To help industry professionals or investors gain a deeper understanding of the current situation and future prospects of the smart port industry, Chinacuity has launched the "2025-2031 China Smart Port Industry Market Trends and Strategic Outlook Research Report" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). The report comprehensively reviews and deeply analyzes the Chinese smart port market, reflecting Chinacuity’s many years of continuous tracking, field visits, research, and analytical results.

To ensure the precision of smart port industry data and the reference value of the content, Chinacuity's research team collects data through various channels such as listed company annual reports, factory investigations, distributor discussions, and expert verification. The data undergoes multi-dimensional analysis, aiming to thoroughly analyze various areas of the industry, allowing practitioners to comprehensively understand the development trends of the smart port industry in 2023, including the latest innovations and key hot spots, thereby empowering smart port practitioners to stay ahead in the transformation race.

Definition and Structure of Smart Ports

A smart port refers to a digitized, automated, and visualized logistics port. It relies on modern infrastructure and integrates real-time monitoring and data aggregation of operational statuses. The core application scenarios of smart ports include remote control of loading and unloading operations, unmanned port transportation, video surveillance within port zones, and AI-based identification. Combining advanced networking technology, smart ports achieve low cost, green and low-carbon operations, safe production, and convenient services.

The development of smart ports involves transitioning traditional port operations—from border inspections, logistics, and port zone development to port-related business and operational innovations—into a fully intelligent model. The scope of smart port services mainly includes: smart border controls, smart logistics, smart zones, smart commerce, smart operations, and smart innovations.

Industry Development Overview

With the continuous development of China's economy and trade, the nation's port infrastructure and technological capabilities have already reached world-leading levels, and there is increasing emphasis on developing in a scientific and rational manner. In recent years, efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of domestic ports have been evident, aiming to enhance overall competitiveness. China's strategy focuses on resources, networking, technology, industries, talent, and standardization, emphasizing information technology to unify port data formats, standardize processes, and maintain a healthy digital ecosystem. The technological competence of personnel has been improving, while investments in digitalization are expanding, with exploration of advanced applications in smart ports accelerating.

Additionally, under the Belt and Road Initiative, the objectives and positioning of port digitization have shifted, now emphasizing frontier information technologies like 5G, IoT, big data, cloud computing, and intelligent sensing. These technologies are being used to establish "smart" information hubs on a regional scale, enabling the transformation of functionality, technology, and services within the port system. This transition from focusing on "quantity" to prioritizing "quality" is helping Chinese ports achieve a globally competitive level of digitalized and smart services.

From 2017 to 2022, China's smart port industry saw rapid growth. In 2017, the smart port market was valued at approximately CNY11.05 billion (USD1.51 billion). By 2022, the market size had increased to approximately CNY37.79 billion (USD5.16 billion), marking a compound annual growth rate of 27.88%.

Competitive Landscape

China's smart port industry has a relatively high concentration, with major port companies occupying key market positions, such as Shanghai Port (上港集团), Zhoushan Port (舟山港), China Merchants Port (招商港口), and Guangzhou Port (广州港). These companies hold strong competitiveness and influence in areas such as planning, construction, operations, and innovation. At the same time, several smaller port enterprises, such as Qinhuangdao Port (秦港股份), Dalian Port (大连港), and Xiamen Port (厦门港), also contribute to the development of smart ports with their unique potential and contributions.

China’s smart port industry is still in a phase of rapid development, attracting more market participants. The number of potential entrants to the industry is high, and competition is expected to intensify in the future. However, waterway transportation for certain special products and cross-border logistics continues to exhibit irreplaceable characteristics, reducing the threat of substitutes.

Regional Port Integration

China has an extensive coastline with many deep-water ports, making the development of smart ports a key step for the country to transition from a traditional port nation to a global leader in modern ports. Although the Chinese smart port industry has achieved considerable progress, several challenges remain. Large investments, long construction timelines, numerous elements involved, insufficient technological reserves, limited capital accumulation, a lack of innovation capacity, and human resource shortages are current hurdles. Over 90% of China’s ports are still traditional, underscoring the need for rapid upgrades in digitization and intelligence. The construction of smart ports is a long-term and continuous task, and as society's needs evolve and technology advances, the concept of smart ports will continue to be enriched.

Smart Logistics Services Development

Looking forward, future developments will rely on a holistic approach that integrates the sea and land, leveraging China’s extensive economic hinterland and the strategic location of ports in key regions. Through comprehensive control, analysis, and application of port data resources, as well as the use of smart algorithms, ports can enhance their intelligent logistics systems, enabling ports to fully integrate supply chain services for downstream industries. This will include information flow, logistics, and financial services across regional and global supply chains. Future smart logistics services will drive the seamless integration of taxation, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions, making such services a critical driving force for port development.

Table of contents 

Chapter 1: Definition and Analysis of the Development Environment in the Smart Port Industry

1.1 Definition of the Smart Port Industry

1.1.1 Definition of the Smart Port Industry

1.1.2 Advantages and Layout of the Smart Port Industry

(1) Smart Ports vs. Traditional Ports
(2) 5G Smart Ports
(3) Characteristics of Smart Ports
(4) Business Layout of Smart Ports

1.1.3 Classification of the Smart Port Industry in the "National Economic Industry Classification and Codes"

1.2 Explanation of Specialized Terminology in the Smart Port Industry

1.3 Scope of Research Defined in This Report

1.4 Data Sources and Statistical Standards Explained in This Report

1.4.1 Authoritative Data Sources for This Report
1.4.2 Research Methods and Statistical Standards of This Report

 

Chapter 2: Definition and Analysis of the Development Environment in the Smart Port Industry

2.1 Analysis of the Political Environment in the Smart Port Industry

2.1.1 Introduction to the Regulatory System and Organizations in China's Smart Port Industry

(1) Supervisory Authorities in China's Smart Port Industry
(2) Self-Regulatory Organizations in China's Smart Port Industry

2.1.2 Status of the Standards System Construction in China's Smart Port Industry

(1) Summary of Existing Standards in China's Smart Ports
(2) Interpretation of Key Standards for China's Smart Ports

2.1.3 Summary and Interpretation of National Policies on the Smart Port Industry

2.1.4 Summary and Interpretation of National-Level Planning for the Smart Port Industry

2.1.5 Summary and Interpretation of Smart Port Policies and Plans in Certain Provinces and Cities

(1) Summary of Smart Port Policies and Plans in Some Provinces and Cities
(2) Interpretation of Development Goals for Smart Ports in Some Provinces and Cities

2.1.6 Impact of Key National Plans/Policies on the Development of the Smart Port Industry

(1) Development Plan for a Modern Comprehensive Transportation System During the "14th Five-Year Plan"
(2) Outline of the National Comprehensive Three-Dimensional Transportation Network Plan

2.1.7 Summary of the Impact of the Policy Environment on the Development of the Smart Port Industry

2.2 Analysis of the Economic Environment in the Smart Port Industry

2.2.1 Status of Macroeconomic Development

(1) China’s GDP and Growth
(2) Structure of China’s Three Industries
(3) Added Value of China’s Tertiary Industry
(4) China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)
(5) China’s Producer Price Index (PPI)

2.2.2 Outlook for Macroeconomic Development

(1) International Institutions' Forecasts for China's GDP Growth
(2) Domestic Institutions' Forecasts for China's Macroeconomic Indicators

2.2.3 Analysis of the Correlation Between Industry Development and Macroeconomics

2.3 Analysis of the Social Environment in the Smart Port Industry

2.3.1 Analysis of the Social Environment in China's Smart Port Industry

(1) China’s Population Size and Growth Rate
(2) Changes in China’s Urbanization Level
(3) Per Capita Disposable Income of Chinese Residents
(4) Per Capita Consumption Expenditure and Structure of Chinese Residents

2.3.2 Summary of the Impact of the Social Environment on the Smart Port Industry

2.4 Analysis of the Technological Environment in the Smart Port Industry

2.4.1 Technology Architecture of Smart Ports

2.4.2 Development and Application of Key Technologies in Smart Ports

2.4.3 Status of Research and Development (R&D) Investment in China’s Smart Port Industry

2.4.4 Research and Innovation Achievements in China’s Smart Port Industry

(1) Public Disclosure of Patent Applications for Smart Ports in China
(2) Key Patent Applicants in China's Smart Port Industry
(3) Popular Technologies in China’s Smart Port Industry

2.4.5 In-depth Analysis of the Impact of the Technological Environment on Industry Development

 

Chapter 3: Current Status and Forecast of Global Smart Port Industry Development

3.1 Current Status of Global Smart Port Industry Development and Market Size Estimates

3.1.1 Development History of Global Ports and Smart Ports

3.1.2 Current Status of Global Smart Port Industry Development

(1) Current Operation Status of Global Ports
(2) Current Development Status of Global Smart Ports

3.1.3 Market Size of the Global Smart Port Industry

3.2 Regional Development Patterns and Key Regional Development in the Global Smart Port Industry

3.2.1 Current Status of Regional Development in the Global Smart Port Industry

3.2.2 Key Regional Development in the Global Smart Port Industry

(1) Smart Port Industry in North America
(2) Smart Port Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
(3) Smart Port Industry in the European Union

3.3 Competitive Landscape of the Global Smart Port Market and Analysis of Representative Port Cases

3.3.1 Market Structure of the Global Smart Port Industry

3.3.2 Case Studies of Representative Global Smart Ports

(1) Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
(2) Port of Singapore
(3) Port of Long Beach, USA

3.4 Global Smart Port Industry Development Trends and Market Outlook Forecast

3.4.1 Development Trends in the Global Smart Port Industry

3.4.2 Market Outlook Forecast for the Global Smart Port Industry

 

Chapter 4: Current Status and Pain Points in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

4.1 Proposal and Development History of Smart Port Construction

4.2 Analysis of the Necessity of Smart Port Construction and Transformation Models

4.2.1 Smart Port System Architecture and Development Path

(1) Smart Port System Architecture
(2) Development Path for Smart Ports

4.2.2 Value and Necessity of Building Smart Ports

4.2.3 Analysis of Transformation Models in the Smart Port Industry

4.3 Current Development Status of the Chinese Port Industry and Smart Construction

4.3.1 Current Status of Port Development in China

(1) Development Scale of Chinese Ports
(2) Current Operations of Chinese Ports
(3) Current Status of Smart Construction in Chinese Ports
(4) Predicted Development Trends of Chinese Ports

4.3.2 Current Status of Development in Chinese Coastal Ports

(1) Development Scale of Chinese Coastal Ports
(2) Current Operations of Chinese Coastal Ports
(3) Predicted Development Trends of Chinese Coastal Ports

4.3.3 Current Status of Development in Chinese Inland Ports

(1) Development Scale of Chinese Inland Ports
(2) Current Operations of Chinese Inland Ports
(3) Predicted Development Trends of Chinese Inland Ports

4.4 Current Development Status of the Chinese Smart Port Industry

4.4.1 Types of Participants in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

4.4.2 Construction and Development of Smart Port Demonstration Projects in China

(1) Goals and Requirements for Smart Port Demonstration Projects
(2) Distribution of Smart Port Demonstration Projects
(3) Construction Status of Smart Port Demonstration Projects
(4) Achievements in the Construction of Smart Port Demonstration Projects

4.4.3 Case Studies of Smart Port Upgrades and Transformations in China

(1) Xiamen Yuanhai Port
(2) Tianjin Smart Port
(3) Fully Automated Container Terminal at Qingdao Port
(4) Shanghai Yangshan Phase 4 Terminal
(5) Guangxi Beibu Gulf

4.4.4 Analysis of the Smart Construction Level of Chinese Ports

(1) Current Status of Smart Construction in Chinese Coastal Ports
(2) Current Status of Smart Construction in Chinese Inland Ports

4.4.5 Challenges Facing Smart Upgrades and Transformations in Chinese Ports

4.5 Market Size Estimation for China’s Smart Port Industry

4.6 Analysis of the Pain Points in the Development of China’s Smart Port Industry

 

Chapter 5: Analysis of the Competitive Landscape in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

5.1 Porter’s Five Forces Model Analysis of the Smart Port Industry

5.1.1 Analysis of Existing Competitors in the Industry
5.1.2 Threat of Potential New Entrants to the Industry
5.1.3 Threat of Substitutes in the Industry
5.1.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers in the Industry
5.1.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers in the Industry
5.1.6 Summary of Competition in the Industry

5.2 Analysis of Market Structure and Concentration in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

5.2.1 Competitive Landscape of the Industry

(1) Competitive Landscape in Sub-Sectors
(2) Top 30 Smart Ports in China in 2022

5.2.2 Market Concentration of the Industry

5.3 Analysis of Investment, Mergers, and Acquisitions in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

5.4 Interpretation of the Bidding Market in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

5.4.1 Basic Overview of the Bidding Process in the Chinese Smart Port Industry
5.4.2 Summary of Bidding Projects in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

 

Chapter 6: Comprehensive In-Depth Analysis of the Industry Chain in China's Smart Port Industry

6.1 Overview of the Industry Chain in the Chinese Smart Port Industry

6.2 Status of Port Network Infrastructure Construction and the Establishment of Smart Port Networks in China

6.2.1 Construction of 5G Resource Capabilities for Smart Ports
6.2.2 Business Networking and Deployment in 5G Smart Ports
6.2.3 Application Solutions for 5G Smart Ports

(1) Deployment of Application Scenarios
(2) Container Truck Solutions and Network Slicing Deployment

6.3 Market Analysis of Equipment for Smart Ports in China

6.3.1 Overview of the Port Equipment Market
6.3.2 Classification of Automated Port Equipment
6.3.3 Current Status of Construction of Automated Port Equipment
6.3.4 Analysis of the Demand for Intelligent Equipment in the Smart Port Market

(1) Analysis of the Demand for Intelligent Equipment in Container Ports
(2) Analysis of the Demand for Intelligent Equipment in Coal Ports
(3) Analysis of the Demand for Intelligent Equipment in Oil and Gas Ports
(4) Analysis of the Demand for Intelligent Equipment in Timber Ports

6.4 Analysis of the Smart Port Logistics Market in China

6.4.1 Current Status of Smart Port Logistics Construction
6.4.2 Key Participants in the Smart Port Logistics Market

6.5 Analysis of the Remote Control System Market for Smart Ports in China

6.5.1 Current Status of Remote Control System Construction in Smart Ports
6.5.2 Key Participants in the Remote Control System Market for Smart Ports

6.6 Analysis of the Equipment Management System Market for Smart Ports in China

6.6.1 Current Status of Equipment Management System Construction for Smart Ports

(1) Current Status of Energy Management System Construction for Smart Ports
(2) Current Status of Production Control System (TOS) and Equipment Control System (ECS) Construction

6.6.2 Key Participants in the Equipment Management System Market for Smart Ports

(1) Key Participants in the Energy Management System Market for Smart Ports
(2) Key Participants in the Production Control System (TOS) and Equipment Control System (ECS) Market for Smart Ports

 

Chapter 7: Case Studies of Representative Enterprises in the Smart Port Industry Chain in China

7.1 Comparison of the Development Layouts of Representative Enterprises in the Chinese Smart Port Industry Chain

7.2 Case Studies of the Development Layouts of Representative Enterprises in the Chinese Smart Port Industry Chain

7.2.1 China Merchants Port Group Co., Ltd. (招商局港口集团股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.2 Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (上海振华重工（集团）股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.3 China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (中国重型汽车集团有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.4 Jiangsu Navystar Technology Co., Ltd. (江苏耐维思通科技股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.5 Wuhan Nanhua Industrial Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd. (武汉南华工业设备工程股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.6 Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co., Ltd. (三一重装国际控股有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.7 Zhuhai Port Information Technology Co., Ltd. (珠海港信息技术股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.8 Xiamen Satellite Positioning Application Co., Ltd. (厦门卫星定位应用股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.9 Beijing Guoji Technology Co., Ltd. (北京国基科技股份有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

7.2.10 Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (阿里云计算有限公司)

(1) Analysis of the Company’s Operating Conditions
(2) Analysis of the Company’s Products
(3) Analysis of the Company’s Marketing Network
(4) Analysis of the Company’s Development Plan

 

Chapter 8: Market and Investment Strategy Recommendations for the Smart Port Industry in China

8.1 Market Prospects of the Smart Port Industry in China

8.1.1 Forecast of Market Prospects in the Smart Port Industry
8.1.2 Predictions for Development Trends in Smart Port Construction

8.2 Investment Characteristics of the Smart Port Industry in China

8.2.1 Industry Entry and Exit Barriers
8.2.2 Early Warning of Investment Risks in the Industry

8.3 Investment Value and Opportunities in the Smart Port Industry in China

8.3.1 Investment Value Assessment of the Industry
8.3.2 Investment Opportunity Analysis of the Industry

8.4 Investment Strategies and Sustainable Development Recommendations for the Smart Port Industry in China

8.4.1 Industry Investment Strategies and Suggestions
8.4.2 Recommendations for Sustainable Development of the Industry

List of Figures and Tables

  • Figure 1: Business Layout of Smart Ports
  • Figure 2: Explanation of Terms Related to the Smart Port Industry
  • Figure 3: Schematic Diagram of Elements Included in Industry Research Definitions
  • Figure 4: Main Methods for Industry Research
  • Figure 5: Standard System Architecture for Smart Port Construction
  • Figure 6: Relevant Policies for China’s Smart Port Industry
  • Figure 7: Relevant Policies for China’s Port Construction Industry
  • Figure 8: Relevant Policies for the Smart Port Industry in Some Provinces and Cities
  • Figure 9: Relevant Policies for the Smart Port Industry in Some Provinces and Cities
  • Figure 10: China's GDP Development and Operation (2016-2023)
  • Figure 11: Structure of Added Value in China's Three Major Industries in 2023
  • Figure 12: Added Value of China's Tertiary Industry (2018-2023)
  • Figure 13: Urban and Rural Consumer Price Index in China (2015-2023)
  • Figure 14: China’s Producer Price Index (PPI)
  • Figure 15: Population Size and Growth Rate in China (2013-2023)
  • Figure 16: Changes in China’s Urbanization Level (2013-2023)
  • Figure 17: Per Capita Disposable Income of Chinese Residents (2013-2023)
  • Figure 18: Per Capita Consumption Expenditure of Chinese Residents (2013-2023)
  • Figure 19: Structure of Per Capita Consumption Expenditure of Chinese Residents (2013-2023)
  • Figure 20: R&D Expenditure of Major Ports in the First Three Quarters of 2023
  • Figure 21: Patent Applications for Smart Ports in China (2014-2023)
  • Figure 22: Patent Applicants in China’s Smart Port Industry
  • Figure 23: Analysis of Various Patents in China’s Smart Port Industry (2014-2023)
  • Figure 24: Development History and Characteristics of Global Ports
  • Figure 25: Growth Rate Trends in Cargo Throughput of Major Global Ports and Regions (2018-2023)
  • Figure 26: Ranking of the Top 20 Ports in Global Cargo Throughput in 2022
  • Figure 27: Growth Rate Trends in Container Throughput at Global Ports and Regions (2016-2023)
  • Figure 28: Growth Trend of the Global Smart Port Market (2017-2023)

More figures and tables can be found in the full report...

 

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