The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Smart Port Market would witness market growth of 25.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Smart Port Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $299.4 million by 2032. The Argentina market is registering a CAGR of 26.5% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Brazil market would showcase a CAGR of 24.9% during (2025 - 2032).

Blockchain is being increasingly adopted for digital documentation, contract management, and customs processing. Its decentralized and secure architecture reduces fraud, ensures traceability, and speeds up transactions across global supply chains. The push for green ports is growing stronger. Innovations such as shore power, renewable energy integration, and electrification of port equipment are becoming standard features in newly developed smart ports.
The smart port sector is at the frontier of innovation, with multiple cutting-edge technologies converging to transform legacy systems into intelligent, future-ready infrastructures. Drones are now used for aerial inspections, surveillance, and emergency response in port environments. Autonomous trucks and cranes are deployed to handle cargo efficiently while minimizing human involvement in hazardous zones. AI is becoming central to smart ports—enabling machine learning-driven predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent scheduling. AI tools help anticipate equipment failures, optimize fuel usage, and automate customs checks.
The global smart port market is experiencing a surge in growth, fuelled by the increasing demand for automated, data-driven, and efficient maritime infrastructure. Countries across the globe are investing heavily in advanced port technologies to accommodate the growing volume of trade, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Notably, nations such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are at the forefront of this transformation, with ambitious infrastructure projects and digitalization strategies that are significantly contributing to the advancement of the smart port market.
Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Smart Port Market is Projected to reach USD 11.85 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 23.9%
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Seaport, and Inland Port. Based on Throughput Capacity, the market is segmented into Extensively Busy, Scarcely Busy, and Moderately Busy. Based on Technology, the market is segmented into Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain. 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
- ABB Ltd.
- Royal HaskoningDHV
- IBM Corporation
- Trelleborg AB
- Accenture PLC
- Siemens AG
- General Electric Company
- AI Ltd.
- Intel Corporation
- Kaleris
LAMEA Smart Port Market Report Segmentation
By Type
By Throughput Capacity
- Extensively Busy
- Scarcely Busy
- Moderately Busy
By Technology
- Process Automation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Blockchain
By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
TABLE 1 LAMEA Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 4 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 5 LAMEA Seaport Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Seaport Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Inland Port Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 8 LAMEA Inland Port Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 9 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Extensively Busy Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 12 LAMEA Extensively Busy Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 13 LAMEA Scarcely Busy Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Scarcely Busy Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Moderately Busy Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 16 LAMEA Moderately Busy Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 17 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Process Automation Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 20 LAMEA Process Automation Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 21 LAMEA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Internet of Things (IoT) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 24 LAMEA Internet of Things (IoT) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 25 LAMEA Blockchain Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 26 LAMEA Blockchain Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 28 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 29 UAE Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 30 UAE Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 31 UAE Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 32 UAE Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 33 UAE Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 34 UAE Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 35 UAE Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 36 UAE Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 37 Argentina Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 38 Argentina Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 39 Argentina Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 40 Argentina Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 41 Argentina Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 42 Argentina Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 43 Argentina Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 44 Argentina Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 45 Brazil Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 46 Brazil Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 47 Brazil Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 48 Brazil Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 49 Brazil Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 50 Brazil Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 51 Brazil Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 52 Brazil Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 53 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 54 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 55 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 56 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 57 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 58 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 59 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 60 Saudi Arabia Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 61 South Africa Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 62 South Africa Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 63 South Africa Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 64 South Africa Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 65 South Africa Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 66 South Africa Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 67 South Africa Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 68 South Africa Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 69 Nigeria Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 70 Nigeria Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 71 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 72 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 73 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 74 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 75 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 76 Nigeria Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 77 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 78 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 79 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 80 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 81 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 82 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 83 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 84 Rest of LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 85 Key Information – ABB Ltd.
TABLE 86 Key Information – Royal HaskoningDHV
TABLE 87 Key Information – IBM Corporation
TABLE 88 Key Information – Trelleborg AB
TABLE 89 Key Information – Accenture PLC
TABLE 90 Key Information – Siemens AG
TABLE 91 Key Information – General Electric Company
TABLE 92 Key Information – Awake.AI Ltd.
TABLE 93 Key Information – Intel Corporation
TABLE 94 Key Information – Kaleris
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Smart Port Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Smart Port Market
FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
FIG 5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Smart Port Market
FIG 6 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Type, 2024
FIG 7 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Type, 2032
FIG 8 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 9 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Throughput Capacity, 2024
FIG 10 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Throughput Capacity, 2032
FIG 11 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Throughput Capacity, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 12 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Technology, 2024
FIG 13 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Technology, 2032
FIG 14 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Technology, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 15 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Country, 2024
FIG 16 LAMEA Smart Port Market share by Country, 2032
FIG 17 LAMEA Smart Port Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 18 SWOT Analysis: ABB ltd.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: IBM Corporation
FIG 20 SWOT Analysis: Trelleborg AB
FIG 21 SWOT Analysis: Accenture PLC
FIG 22 SWOT Analysis: Siemens AG
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: General electric Company
FIG 24 Recent strategies and developments: Awake.AI Ltd.
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: Intel corporation