South Africa Maritime Transport and Marine Manufacturing Market Report 2025, with profiles of 49 companies including Robertson and Caine, SanDock Austral Shipyards, Grindrod Shipping and Vuka Marine

The “Maritime Transport and Marine Manufacturing in South Africa 2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This report on maritime transport and marine manufacturing in South Africa includes information on the country’s ports and harbours and marine manufacturing. There is information on the amount of cargo handled, vessel arrivals, port capacity and planned investment and capacity increases, and the performance of cargo terminals. There is also information on notable players and corporate actions.

The report includes profiles of 49 companies such as shipbuilding and repair companies like Robertson and Caine, SanDock Austral Shipyards and Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing, and water and coastal transport companies such as Grindrod Shipping, Vuka Marine, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC Mediterranean Shipping and China COSCO Shipping Corporation.

South Africa Maritime Transport and Marine Manufacturing Market Overview

South Africa, situated on one of the busiest international sea routes, critical to international maritime transportation, has in the past played an important role providing ship repairs and other services to the international shipping industry.
Lack of government support, port inefficiencies and congestion have severely impacted the country’s competitiveness.
Four major ports continued to rank among the worst-performing in the world.
Durban and Cape Town are experiencing declining cargo volumes due to equipment shortages, logistical inefficiencies, and weather-related disruption.
It was estimated that inefficiencies at the Durban port were costing the country R1bn a day.
While the general shipbuilding and repair industry has been in decline over the last few decades, the boatbuilding industry has done exceptionally well.
South Africa is the second-largest builder of leisure sailing catamarans and the world’s leading manufacturer of large power catamarans.
Market Trends

Cargo volumes handled are not expected to increase in the short term despite increased investment.
Development of autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels.
Digital transformation in port systems.
Employment in the boatbuilding sector is increasing growing collaboration between the public and private sectors, with port authorities increasingly concessioning port and terminal operations to private companies.
Increasing focus on sustainability, including the use of recycled/recyclable materials and the use of plant-based fibres.
Reducing emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy. The industry is using various technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Market Opportunities

Autonomous vessels. Design and development of vessels with lower carbon emissions.
Ship repair and maintenance operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
The offshore oil and gas industry offers opportunities for marine manufacturing and vessel and drilling rig repair.
Market Challenges

Ageing infrastructure and unreliable and poorly maintained equipment. High cost of imported materials.
Operational inefficiencies and port congestion.
Security threats to global shipping.
Weather-related risks resulting in port delays and disruptions.
South Africa Maritime Transport and Marine Manufacturing Market Outlook

The maritime industry continues to face considerable challenges.
After years of underinvestment in maintenance and infrastructure, Transnet is implementing a recovery plan to increase equipment and parts availability at ports and improve port operations.
This has resulted in an increase in cargo handled by ports and improved vehicle handling capacity at several ports.
In the marine manufacturing sector, South Africa is losing out on lucrative opportunities to repair and service ships.
The recreational boatbuilding industry remains globally competitive.
Cape Town has cemented its position as a hub for high-quality marine craftsmanship.
COMPANY PROFILES – Building and Repairing Ships and Boats

Allsurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd
Ark Inflatables Cc
Bonakude Capital Projects (Pty) Ltd
Bradexim (Pty) Ltd
C And M Multicraft Infanta Inflatables Cc
Castle Ultra Trading 43 (Pty) Ltd
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
Falcon Inflatables (Pty) Ltd
Fenn Kayaks Cc
Feral Marine (Pty) Ltd
Gecat Marine (Pty) Ltd
Gemini Marine (Pty) Ltd
Jacobs Bros Boat Builders Cc
Knysna Yacht Company (Pty) Ltd
Legacy Marine (Pty) Ltd
Mako Marine Cc
Mallards Boating International Cc
Maverick Yachts (Pty) Ltd
Nexus Yachts (Pty) Ltd
Rhino Marine Products (Pty) Ltd
Robertson And Caine (Pty) Ltd
Sandock Austral Shipyards (Pty) Ltd
Sensation Boats And Living (Pty) Ltd
Southern Wind Shipyards (Pty) Ltd
Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd
St Francis Marine Cc
Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (Pty) Ltd
Tallie Marine (Pty) Ltd
Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing Cc
Voyage Yachts (Pty) Ltd
Wp Starboats (Pty) Ltd
COMPANY PROFILES – Sea And Coastal Water Transport In South Africa

Ap Moller – Maersk A/S
Bp Shipping Ltd
China Cosco Shipping Corporation Ltd
Cma Cgm S.A.
Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd
Grindrod Shipping (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Hapag-Lloyd Ag
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd
Linsen Nambi Bunker Services (Pty) Ltd
Macs Maritime Carrier Shipping Gmbh
Marine Crew Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Mitsui Osk Lines Ltd
Msc Mediterranean Shipping Company Holding S.A.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Ocean Network Express Pte Ltd
Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
Polaris Shipping Company Ltd
Vuka Marine (Pty) Ltd
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