Maritime Forced Tech Adoption: VC Thesis Highlights $1.5T Investment Gap – News and Statistics

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Apr 22, 2026

Motion Ventures has for the first time released its complete investment thesis, according to Splash247. The Singapore-based fund contends that shipping is approaching a major technological shift primarily driven by regulatory demands rather than industry initiative, suggesting venture capital has largely overlooked the potential.

The fund, which has assessed over 13,000 firms and invested in more than 40, describes the coming period as a decade of compulsory technology adoption. It highlights a significant disparity between the capital invested in maritime and its economic importance, calling it one of the most notable mismatches in global venture investment. The analysis indicates maritime receives three times less venture funding than its contribution to global GDP would suggest, despite facilitating trillions in annual trade.

The thesis identifies three concurrent pressures compelling change: a major international decarbonization mandate, the availability of cost-effective satellite communications, and rising crew expenses alongside safety concerns. These factors are seen as creating an urgent structural investment argument.

Motion Ventures outlines the financial opportunity across several areas, including a large sum tied to regulatory compliance reallocation, substantial projected digital expenditure by 2030, and the persistent threefold investment gap. A core concept is that maritime is building its foundational operating system for the first time, progressing through five stages from connectivity to autonomy. The fund sees the most promising returns at the junction of data and regulatory compliance, noting that no established player yet controls any layer of this emerging technology stack.

The conclusion positions maritime as the final major industry yet to be fully invested in, with a current structural opportunity. Regulatory pressures are active, key technologies are commercially feasible, and capital inflow, while starting, remains disproportionately low. The thesis asserts that the entities which construct this maritime operating system in the coming years will establish category leadership.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition
    PRO

    1. 11.1

      United States

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    2. 11.2

      China

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    3. 11.3

      Japan

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    4. 11.4

      Germany

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    5. 11.5

      United Kingdom

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    6. 11.6

      France

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    7. 11.7

      Brazil

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    8. 11.8

      Italy

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    9. 11.9

      Russian Federation

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    10. 11.10

      India

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    11. 11.11

      Canada

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    12. 11.12

      Australia

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    13. 11.13

      Republic of Korea

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    14. 11.14

      Spain

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    15. 11.15

      Mexico

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    16. 11.16

      Indonesia

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    17. 11.17

      Netherlands

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    18. 11.18

      Turkey

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    19. 11.19

      Saudi Arabia

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    20. 11.20

      Switzerland

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    21. 11.21

      Sweden

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    22. 11.22

      Nigeria

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    23. 11.23

      Poland

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    24. 11.24

      Belgium

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    25. 11.25

      Argentina

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    26. 11.26

      Norway

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    27. 11.27

      Austria

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    28. 11.28

      Thailand

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    29. 11.29

      United Arab Emirates

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    30. 11.30

      Colombia

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    31. 11.31

      Denmark

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    32. 11.32

      South Africa

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    33. 11.33

      Malaysia

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    34. 11.34

      Israel

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    35. 11.35

      Singapore

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    36. 11.36

      Egypt

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    37. 11.37

      Philippines

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    38. 11.38

      Finland

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    39. 11.39

      Chile

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    40. 11.40

      Ireland

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    41. 11.41

      Pakistan

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    42. 11.42

      Greece

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    43. 11.43

      Portugal

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    44. 11.44

      Kazakhstan

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    45. 11.45

      Algeria

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    46. 11.46

      Czech Republic

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    47. 11.47

      Qatar

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    48. 11.48

      Peru

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    49. 11.49

      Romania

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

    50. 11.50

      Vietnam

      • Market Size
      • Production
      • Imports
      • Exports

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2025
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2025
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2025
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)

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