- Digital shipyards leverage advanced technologies to streamline ship design, construction, maintenance, and operations, offering enhanced productivity, cost-efficiency, and integration with smart maritime ecosystems
- The surge in demand is fueled by the growing need for efficient shipbuilding processes, increasing global trade, and rising defense budgets for modernized naval fleets
- Asia-Pacific dominated the digital shipyard market with the largest revenue share of 42.5% in 2024, driven by the presence of major shipbuilding nations such as China, South Korea, and Japan, high investments in maritime infrastructure, and rapid adoption of digital technologies
- Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, propelled by increasing investments in smart shipbuilding technologies, stringent environmental regulations, and a focus on sustainable maritime solutions
- The commercial shipyards segment dominated the largest market revenue share of 51.6% in 2024, driven by the increasing demand for new ships and repairs due to expanding global maritime trade and tourism
