US Deep-sea RoRo Ports Analysis 2021-2024

We’ve launched an exclusive report on major US ports like Baltimore, Brunswick, Jacksonville, Newark, Tacoma, and others. Discover key insights and trends shaping the US RoRo segment over the past four years.

Here’s a sneak peek from the executive summary:

Overall Activity Development (2021-2024):

• In 2024, among the top 10 US deep-sea RoRo ports, Brunswick and Davisville on the East Coast showed strong upward trends. On the West Coast, Port Hueneme consistently grew over four years.
• Conversely, Baltimore, Jacksonville, and Newark faced declines, while Tacoma, Benicia, and Long Beach experienced stagnation or fluctuating trends.

Carrier Development:

• In 2024, Wallenius Wilhelmsen had the highest number of deep-sea port calls at Baltimore (23% market share), Brunswick (47%), Newark (32%), and Tacoma (32%), while MOL was the top operator at Jacksonville (24%) among the top 5 ports.
• However, several newcomers and small- to medium-sized operators are emerging, providing opportunities for proactive port and terminal operators.

Time at Berth:

• In 2024, deep-sea RoRo vessels spent an average of 1 day per visit across 3,027 port calls on the US East Coast. On the West Coast, the average stay was 0.8 days per visit, with 1,787 calls recorded.
• At Baltimore and Tacoma, the top ports on each coast, ships spent 60% more time compared to the average for the USEC and USWC.

Port Waiting Time:

• While 2023 was a year of recovery with improved port waiting times on the USEC, 2024 has faced new challenges, such as the Baltimore bridge collapse, leading to significant fluctuations and prolonged waiting times throughout the year.
• On the USWC in 2024, port waiting times increased significantly, rising from an average of 55 hours in 2023 to approx. 72 hours in 2024, with July, August, and September nearing an average of 100 hours each

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