Ocean, Coastal & Great Lakes Water Transportation in the US

Weathering Mature Conditions

The wind has been taken out of the sails for this mature industry, as consolidation starts up. The level of globalization in this industry is medium, as domestic operators compete with foreign firms in certain segments, while foreign players are completely excluded from domestic shipping. At the same time there has been a slowdown in new technology and systems in this industry. While ships are more sophisticated, ship operations remain relatively unchanged.This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea, coastal, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway water transportation. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

• Industry Definition
  • Activities (Products and Services)
  • Similar Industries
  • Other Related Industries
• Key Statistics
  • Current Prices
  • Constant Prices
  • Real Growth
  • Ratio Table
• Segmentation
  • Products and Service Segmentation
  • Major Market Segments
  • Industry Concentration
  • Geographic Spread
• Market Characteristics
  • Market Size
  • Linkages
  • Demand Determinants
  • Domestic and International Markets
  • Basis of Competition
  • Life Cycle
• Industry Conditions
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Taxation
  • Industry Assistance ;Regulation and Deregulation
  • Cost Structure
  • Capital and Labor Intensity
  • Technology and Systems
  • Industry Volatility
  • Globalization
• Key Factors
  • Key Sensitivities
  • Key Success Factors
• Key Competitors
  • Major Players
  • Player Performance
  • Other Players
• Industry Performance
  • Current Performance
  • Historical Performance
• Outlook