Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea, coastal and inland water transportation. Deep sea and coastal water transport includes the transportation of passengers and freight over water, both scheduled and unscheduled. The inland water transportation segment includes the movement of passenger or freight via rivers, canals, lakes and waterways, including inside harbors and docks. Shipping activities includes both national and foreign flag vessels. The industry excludes other marine operations such as port operations and stevedoring.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.