Shipping Containers Procurement Intelligence: Trends and Outlook

The shipping containers category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030. The expansion can be attributed to the rise in international trade, facilitated by the digitization of the shipping sector and the rising utilization of specialized containers. Additionally, the container industry has experienced further growth in response to increasing consumer demand. The shipping industry contributes to around 90% of the goods transported. According to the International Chamber of Shipping 2022 report, around 11 billion tons of goods are transported through shipping containers every year.

Apart from transportation, shipping containers have also been gaining momentum in the construction industry, from building homes to creating pop-up stores. Shipping containers are used for modular construction as they reduce costs and construction time and are efficient and easy to construct. They are used in the construction of homes, schools, hotels, and emergency shelters. For instance, in 2022, Spanish studio Fenwick Iribarren Architects constructed a thousand dormitory rooms using shipping containers for fans attending the FIFA World Cup 2022. Additionally, countries such as Australia and the UK are carrying out constructing activities using containers due to the need for affordable housing, specifically in urban areas. Rising demand for the category from the construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the category.

Container manufacturers are equipping containers with smart technologies such as sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors for transporting sensitive goods such as food items. Containers are being connected through Internet of Things (IoT) technology as it can help to track and gather real-time data of the container and take necessary steps in case of emergency. Furthermore, with the growing significance of sustainability, container producers are exploring new materials and processes to reduce environmental impact. This involves the incorporation of recycled steel, environmentally friendly coatings, and the development of containers featuring energy-efficient elements such as insulation.

The category is fragmented in nature due to companies having huge numbers and types of container fleets. The primary raw material for containers is steel, and suppliers of steel may have some bargaining power. However, container manufacturers often have long-term relationships with steel suppliers, and the global availability of steel may reduce the supplier power.

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The buyers in the category are typically shipping companies, logistics providers, and other industries that require containerized transport. While these buyers often purchase in large volumes, there are multiple container manufacturers, giving buyers some negotiating power. However, switching costs between container suppliers may be relatively high. 

Raw material (steel), labor, rent and utilities, paint, cutting and welding equipment, and others are some of the key cost components incurred in manufacturing shipping vessels. Raw materials account for around 60% of the total cost whereas labor costs account for 10% of the overall cost. The cost of production depends on the size of the container, such as 20 feet or 40 feet. The price of 20ft shipping containers (cargo worthy) in the U.S. is around USD 1,460, and 40ft is USD 2,695. Similarly, the price for a 20ft vessel in China is around USD 1,310, and the price for a 40ft is USD 1,635. In India, the price for 20ft is USD 1,238, and USD 2,113 for a 40ft vessel. Renting a shipping container can cost between USD 50 to USD 500 per month.

In terms of shipping container manufacturing, companies such as Maersk, COSCO Shipping lines, and Evergreen outsource the manufacturing of shipping containers as per their requirements. Container manufacturing companies outsource operations such as raw material procurement and have complete in-house container manufacturing lines. Developing a strong relationship with container suppliers and evaluating suppliers based on the type and size of vessels they provide and ability to provide customized containers. Buyers of the category also maintain long-term relationships with container suppliers and look for suppliers' reputations, track records, and geographical presence of the supplier.

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Shipping Containers Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Shipping Containers Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing growth Outlook: 5% - 6% (annual)

• Pricing Models: Cost-plus pricing, product-based pricing, Competition based pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier selection criteria: Type and size of containers, customized container, quality, delivery option, supplier reputation, long-term relationship, contract terms, safety and environmental compliance, location and presence of supplier, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Key companies

• Maersk

• COSCO Shipping Lines

• Evergreen

• CMA CGM

• Hapag-Lloyd

• Ocean Network Express

• Wan Hai Lines

• Singamas

• W&K Container

• HMM

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

A Closer Look at the Business Intelligence Procurement

The business intelligence category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2030. Statistics show that the United States and Canada are the largest users of the software in North America. The growth is fueled by the rising need for digital business processes and obtaining the ideal strategy for effective outcomes. Businesses are concentrating on adopting the technology for efficient functioning, simple data processing, forecasting, transparency, and many other reasons. For instance, the statistical analysis model ARIMA (Autoregressive integrated moving average) analyzes time series data to either better comprehend the data set or forecast future trends. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Analytics-as-a-Service (AaaS), data security, and data quality management are several sectors that are growing in importance inside firms and pushing them toward the implementation of business intelligence.

Companies are constantly concentrating on forming alliances or creating their own technology. For instance,

• In July 2023, Thoughtspot, a provider of analytics platforms, purchased Mode Analytics, a developer of business intelligence tools, for USD 200 million. This is done to increase annual recurring revenue (ARR), double the number of customers, and broaden the technological options available to data analysts and data engineers.

• Recently in May 2023, an expansion is done in RISE with SAP by availing it on Google Cloud, a desire of SAP and Google to create better outcomes for customers by simplifying administration, analytics, and operations. In addition, it provides a vast and extremely secure network with high performance and built-in availability. The customers will be able to benefit from a cloud migration roadmap and the Google Cloud Platform's planned global availability of SAP services.

• MicroStrategyONE, an analytical platform built by MicroStrategy, the largest autonomous publicly held analytics and business intelligence company, in alliance with Microsoft. It assists businesses in making the most of their data and advancing their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

• HCL Technologies (HCL), a well-known worldwide technology business, acquired Starschema in January 2022. Starschema is a leading provider of consultancy, technology, and managed services in data engineering to worldwide 2000 companies in the US and Europe. This acquisition will boost HCL's data-driven digital engineering skills and increase its market share in Central and Eastern Europe.

Digital developments have radically revolutionized and altered the corporate sector in this era of technology improvement. Companies now gain access to data-driven tools and methods that allow them to learn more about their customers and self-awareness. The current imperative is to forecast potential futures by pulling data from already-existing data sets. Mining historical data provides companies with future insights, credible alternative scenarios, and risk assessments.

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Business Intelligence Sourcing Intelligence Highlights

• The industry is seen as being highly competitive due to the vast range of vendors offering a variety of solutions to meet the different needs of businesses. The market can be segmented using type, deployment, organization size, and location.

• Finance (67%) and sales & marketing (around 60%) are the sectors gaining the most from self-service BI. Statistics also demonstrate that these industries deal with real-time information the most.

• The fundamental cost of the category is made up of software customization, the number of users, the amount of data being analyzed, and the number of connections. Implementation, support, and training are extra expenditures related to software acquisitions.

• Software builders provide the appropriate systems & tools that facilitate business decision-making. Another key component is data warehousing, which enables users to Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data from various platforms and applications to produce insightful information.

List of Key Suppliers 

• IBM Corporation

• Information Builders

• SAP SE

• SAS Institute

• Microsoft Corporation Inc.

• Qlik

• Tableau Software

• Oracle Corporation

• Informatica

• Cloud9 Analytics

• Teradata

• TIBCO Software

• Cisco Systems

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Business Intelligence Procurement Intelligence Report Scope 

• Business Intelligence Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 6% - 8% (Annually)

• Pricing Models: Value-based pricing model, dynamic pricing model, subscription-based pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Type, technical expertise, security measures, cost and value, support and maintenance, regulatory compliance, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier positioning matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions