The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Container Transshipment Market would witness market growth of 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $899.4 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 5.3% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Brazil market would register a CAGR of 3.3% during (2025 - 2032).

The market, with its wide-ranging applications, robust adoption, diverse uses, dynamic trends, and relentless innovation, is a cornerstone of global trade. It enables the efficient movement of goods, supports complex supply chains, and adapts to the evolving needs of industries worldwide. Furthermore, its ability to integrate advanced technologies and sustainable practices ensures it remains relevant in an era of rapid transformation.
Moreover, the market’s strategic importance is amplified by its role in connecting regions, optimizing logistics, and fostering economic growth. Similarly, its embrace of automation and digitalization underscores its forward-looking approach, positioning it as a vital enabler of global commerce. Likewise, the ongoing innovations in port infrastructure and vessel technology promise to elevate the market’s capabilities, ensuring it continues to thrive in the face of new opportunities.
Brazil, with its extensive coastline and strategic position in South America, plays a significant role in the market, serving as a key hub for regional and international trade. As one of the largest economies in Latin America, Brazil’s ports, such as Santos and Paranaguá, handle substantial container volumes, facilitating trade with Asia, Europe, and North America. The country’s transshipment activities are critical for connecting domestic markets with global supply chains, particularly for agricultural exports like soybeans and coffee, as well as industrial goods. Brazil’s geographic advantage, with proximity to major shipping routes, supports its role as a transshipment node, allowing cargo to be transferred between feeder and mainline vessels efficiently. The government’s focus on infrastructure development, including port modernization and logistics improvements, further strengthens Brazil’s position in the global maritime network.
Argentina’s container transshipment market is a vital component of its maritime trade, leveraging its strategic Atlantic coast to serve as a gateway for South American commerce. Ports like Buenos Aires and Rosario are central to transshipment activities, handling cargo for both domestic consumption and regional redistribution, particularly for agricultural exports like grains and meat. Argentina’s economy, heavily reliant on exports, depends on efficient transshipment to connect with global markets, especially in Asia and Europe. The country’s proximity to major shipping routes and its role in the Mercosur trade bloc enhance its importance as a transshipment hub, facilitating cargo transfers between regional feeder vessels and international carriers.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a global leader in the market, with Jebel Ali Port in Dubai serving as one of the world’s largest and most efficient transshipment hubs. Strategically located along the East-West trade routes, the UAE facilitates cargo transfers between Asia, Europe, and Africa, handling millions of TEUs annually. Jebel Ali’s advanced infrastructure, including deep-water berths and automated terminals, makes it a preferred hub for global shipping lines. The UAE’s stable economy, business-friendly policies, and investments in logistics infrastructure reinforce its position as a critical node in global supply chains, supporting both regional and international trade. Thus, Brazil, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates exemplify how strategic geography, robust infrastructure, and trade-focused policies drive their pivotal roles in the global container transshipment network, enhancing connectivity across continents and supporting seamless international commerce.
Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Container Transshipment Market is Projected to reach USD 20.27 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.5%
Based on Container Size, the market is segmented into 40-foot (FEU), 20-foot (TEU), and Other Container Size. Based on Data Source, the market is segmented into Sea-based Transshipment, Land-based Transshipment, and Air-based Transshipment. Based on Service Type, the market is segmented into Container Handling Services, Logistics & Forwarding Services, Warehousing & Storage, and Customs Clearance & Documentation. Based on Container Type, the market is segmented into Standard Containers, High Cube Containers, Refrigerated Containers, Open Top Containers, and Flat Rack Containers. Based on End User Industry, the market is segmented into Retail & E-commerce, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Agriculture & Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Other End User Industry. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
- A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
- CMA CGM Group
- Cosco Shipping Lines Co. Ltd.
- Hapag-Lloyd AG
- Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. (Evergreen Group)
- Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
- HMM Co., Ltd.
- YANG MING Group
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (KENON HOLDINGS LTD.)
LAMEA Container Transshipment Market Report Segmentation
By Container Size
- 40-foot (FEU)
- 20-foot (TEU)
- Other Container Size
By Data Source
- Sea-based Transshipment
- Land-based Transshipment
- Air-based Transshipment
By Service Type
- Container Handling Services
- Logistics & Forwarding Services
- Warehousing & Storage
- Customs Clearance & Documentation
By Container Type
- Standard Containers
- High Cube Containers
- Refrigerated Containers
- Open Top Containers
- Flat Rack Containers
By End User Industry
- Retail & E-commerce
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Agriculture & Food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Other End User Industry
By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
TABLE 1 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 Key Costumer Criteria - Container Transshipment Market
TABLE 4 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 5 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA 40-foot (FEU) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA 40-foot (FEU) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 8 LAMEA 20-foot (TEU) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 9 LAMEA 20-foot (TEU) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Other Container Size Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Other Container Size Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 12 Use Case 1: 140-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) Transshipment
TABLE 13 Use Case - 2 Facilitating Specialized and Heavy Cargo Movement via 20-foot Container Transshipment
TABLE 14 Use Case 3: Niche Market and Specialized Logistics for Non-Standard Container Transshipment
TABLE 15 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 16 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 17 LAMEA Sea-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Sea-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Land-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 20 LAMEA Land-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 21 LAMEA Air-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Air-based Transshipment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 23 Use Case - 4 Optimizing Global Ocean-to-Ocean Container Flow through Major Transshipment Hubs
TABLE 24 Use Case – 5 Seamless Multimodal Container Transfer for Inland Distribution and Cross-Border Trade
TABLE 25 Use Case - 6 Expedited Global Distribution of Time-Sensitive and High-Value Cargo
TABLE 26 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 28 LAMEA Container Handling Services Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 29 LAMEA Container Handling Services Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 30 LAMEA Logistics & Forwarding Services Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 31 LAMEA Logistics & Forwarding Services Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 32 LAMEA Warehousing & Storage Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 33 LAMEA Warehousing & Storage Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 34 LAMEA Customs Clearance & Documentation Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 35 LAMEA Customs Clearance & Documentation Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 36 Use Case – 7 Maximizing Throughput and Efficiency in Transshipment Hub Operations
TABLE 37 Use Case - 8 Orchestrating End-to-End Container Journeys through Transshipment Networks
TABLE 38 Use Case – 9 Providing Interim Storage and Value-Added Services at Transshipment Points
TABLE 39 Use Case - 10 Ensuring Regulatory Compliance and Seamless Flow of Transshipment Cargo
TABLE 40 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 41 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 42 LAMEA Standard Containers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 43 LAMEA Standard Containers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 44 LAMEA High Cube Containers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 45 LAMEA High Cube Containers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 46 LAMEA Refrigerated Containers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 47 LAMEA Refrigerated Containers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 48 LAMEA Open Top Containers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 49 LAMEA Open Top Containers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 50 LAMEA Flat Rack Containers Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 51 LAMEA Flat Rack Containers Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 52 Use Case: 11 Efficient Global Relocation of General Cargo through Standard Dry Container Transshipment
TABLE 53 Use Case: 12 Efficient Transshipment of Voluminous
TABLE 54 Use Case: 13 Temperature-Sensitive Cargo During Transshipment
TABLE 55 Use Case: 14 Facilitating Global Movement of Oversized and Tall Cargo Requiring Top Loading
TABLE 56 Use Case: 15 Enabling Global Logistics for Super Heavy and Oversized Project Cargo
TABLE 57 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 58 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 59 LAMEA Retail & E-commerce Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 60 LAMEA Retail & E-commerce Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 61 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 62 LAMEA Automotive Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 63 LAMEA Consumer Electronics Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 64 LAMEA Consumer Electronics Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 65 LAMEA Agriculture & Food Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 66 LAMEA Agriculture & Food Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 67 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 68 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 69 LAMEA Other End User Industry Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 70 LAMEA Other End User Industry Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 71 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 72 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 73 UAE Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 74 UAE Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 75 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 76 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 77 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 78 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 79 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 80 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 81 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 82 UAE Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 83 UAE Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 84 UAE Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 85 Argentina Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 86 Argentina Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 87 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 88 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 89 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 90 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 91 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 92 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 93 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 94 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 95 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 96 Argentina Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 97 Brazil Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 98 Brazil Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 99 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 100 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 101 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 102 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 103 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 104 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 105 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 106 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 107 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 108 Brazil Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 109 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 110 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 111 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 112 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 113 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 114 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 115 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 116 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 117 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 118 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 119 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 120 Saudi Arabia Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 121 South Africa Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 122 South Africa Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 123 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 124 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 125 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 126 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 127 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 128 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 129 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 130 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 131 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 132 South Africa Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 133 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 134 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 135 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 136 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 137 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 138 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 139 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 140 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 141 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 142 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 143 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 144 Nigeria Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 145 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 146 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 147 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 148 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 149 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 150 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 151 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 152 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 153 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 154 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 155 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 156 Rest of LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 157 Key Information – MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
TABLE 158 Key Information – A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
TABLE 159 Key Information – CMA CGM Group
TABLE 160 Key Information – Cosco Shipping Lines Co. Ltd.
TABLE 161 Key Information – Hapag-Lloyd AG
TABLE 162 Key Information – Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd.
TABLE 163 Key Information – Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
TABLE 164 Key Information – HMM Co., Ltd.
TABLE 165 Key Information – YANG MING Group
TABLE 166 Key Information – ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Container Transshipment Market
FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
FIG 5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Container Transshipment Market
FIG 6 Value Chain Analysis of Container Transshipment Market
FIG 7 Key Costumer Criteria - Container Transshipment Market
FIG 8 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2024
FIG 9 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2032
FIG 10 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Size, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 11 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2024
FIG 12 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2032
FIG 13 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Data Source, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 14 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2024
FIG 15 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2032
FIG 16 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Service Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 17 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2024
FIG 18 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2032
FIG 19 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Container Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 20 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2024
FIG 21 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2032
FIG 22 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by End User Industry, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 23 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country, 2024
FIG 24 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country, 2032
FIG 25 LAMEA Container Transshipment Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million