Support Activities for Water Transportation Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) operating ports, harbors (including docking and pier facilities), or canals; (2) providing stevedoring and other marine cargo handling services (except warehousing); (3) providing navigational services to shipping; or (4) providing other services to water transportation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Support Activities for Water Transportation industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Support Activities for Water Transportation companies in the United States.

Support Activities for Water Transportation Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesSupport Activities for Water Transportation
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Support Activities for Water Transportation Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Support Activities for Water Transportation industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Included

Warehousing services
Warehousing services - handling of goods
Marine facility services
Tugboat services
Maintenance and repair services for maritime vessels
Trans of other intermodal containers, nec, by water
Marine salvaging services
Navigational services to shipping
Towing services

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Support Activities for Water Transportation industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations4%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations10%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations71%
Water Transportation Workers20%
Sailors and Marine Oilers9%
Sailors and Marine Oilers9%
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators9%
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels8%
Material Moving Workers39%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators6%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators6%
Laborers and Material Movers, Hand25%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand25%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $337,127,125 on the support activities for water transportation industry. It has awarded 5,659 contracts to 287 companies, with an average value of $1,174,659 per company.

Top Companies in Support Activities for Water Transportation and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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