However, currently, container shipping companies do not have a monopoly position, and there is no sense of tension or tension in the international cargo transportation world. Nevertheless, there are several international container shipping companies that lead the competition in terms of shipping company size. These 20 major container shipping companies, in terms of cargo capacity, are listed below.
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1. MSC-Mediterranean Shipping Company
Maersk has been in the number-one spot since she overtook Evergreen in 1996. Maersk’s advantage in terms of TEU transport capacity is that the border has been closed for the first time in 25 years by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Swiss international freight company founded in 1970. Through the purchase of new and old vessels, MSC added approximately 100 vessels to its fleet last year. With a fleet of 800 vessels, this conglomerate is considered one of the largest cargo companies in the world, with a TEU transport capacity of approximately 5,614,057 TEU.
2. APM-Maersk
Maersk Shipping Line is a Denmark-based shipping company that dominated the global container shipping market and also held the top position for over 25 years. Shipping Line is a branch of AP Moller-Maersk. Maersk Line is widely known for its fleet of container ships and also made its debut in international container shipping in 1904. Currently, the Company is diversifying its presence into green fuels and also digital technologies. The Company currently has a fleet of approximately 675 container ships with a capacity of approximately 4,117,136 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units).
3. CMA-CGM
His CMA-CGM, a leading French container shipping company, is also his third largest Company by TEU transport capacity. CMA CGM was established in 1978 as the result of a series of mergers between an previously established shipping companies. ‘s boss, Jack Saad, was the driving force behind the commissioning. The Company currently has a fleet of 624 vessels operating on more than 150 routes around the world. The loading capacity is approximately 3,578,494 TEU.
4. COSCO – China Ocean Shipping Company
China Ocean Shipping Company (commonly known as COSCO) is one of the leading container shipping conglomerates. COSCO, relegated to fourth place by CMA CGM, has a fleet of approximately 490 container ships with a container carrying capacity of 3,054,323 TEU and operates in 40 countries. However, the order book includes an additional 837,492 TEU and her 50 vessels, which will expand the Company’s production capacity next year.
5. Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the most famous and also well-known international shipping companies based in Germany. The Company was founded in 1970 through the merger of Hamburg American Line and also Norddeutscher-Lloyd. Currently, this shipping company has a fleet of 266 vessels, which can accommodate approximately 1,963,934 TEU containers worldwide.
6. ONE – Ocean Network Express
One Network Express was founded on July 7, 2017, integrating her three major shipping companies: MOL, “K” Line, and NYK. ONE was founded in Japan and headquartered in Singapore. We aim to expand our services in Asia, Central and South America, and Africa. The alliance of these three of a companies currently has a combined fleet of 231 vessels with an container carrying a capacity of 1,799,818 TEU, making it one of the largest container in shipping alliance companies in the world.
7. Evergreen Line
Evergreen Marine Corporation is a Taiwan-based shipping company founded in 1968 by Drs. Yun Fat Chan, a visionary like him. The Company currently has branches around the world, an operating capacity of 211 container vessels and also a container transport capacity of 1,644,883 TEU. The Company is considered one of the largest freight forwarding companies in the world. Evergreen Line currently has the largest fleet of container ships in the world.
8. Hyundai Merchant Marine
HMM Co. LTD. (formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine) is a major container shipping company based in South Korea. With a fleet of 70 vessels and a cargo capacity of 783,732 TEU, HMM Co. LTD. It is one of the world’s ten largest shipping companies and is responsible for the majority of South Korea’s exports. HMM, Co., Ltd., one of the world’s leading comprehensive logistics companies, plays an important role in South Korea’s economic development.
9. Yang Ming Shipping
Yang Ming Shipping is one of the world’s oldest and also largest shipping companies, based in Keelung, Taiwan. Founded in 1972, the Company owns a fleet of 94 vessels and also serves all of Asia, Europe, America and Australia. Its container capacity is approximately 708,593 TEU.
10 Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., commonly known as ZIM, is an Israeli international freight forwarding company. She was founded in 1945 as ZIM Palestine Navigation Company Limited. Established. ZIM currently has a fleet of 124 vessels with a total container capacity of 619,349 TEU. The Company expanded its fleet by more than 30 vessels in 2021, becoming one of the world’s ten largest container shipping companies. Container shipping is a huge industry, and these leading companies are aware of the minimal operational ingenuity required to become world leaders in the trade industry, not only in their own countries but internationally.
11. Wankai Line
Wankai Line started as a lumber transportation company. However, the Company recognized the growing trend towards containerization and purchased its first container ship, her MV Ming Chun, in 1976. Later, the Company started shipping services between Taiwan and Japan. Since then, Wankai has grown into a famous container shipping company. Taiwan’s only airline with terminals in the northern, central, and also southern parts of the island. It operates 20 routes, 15 of which call at major international trade ports and ports. Wanhai has 120 vessels with a dead weight of 482,837 TEU. The Company also operates 59 charter vessels.
12. Pacific International Lines (PIL)
PIL is headquartered in Singapore and is one of the largest shipping companies in Southeast Asia. The Company operates 88 vessels and calls at more than 500 locations in 100 countries around the world. Company was founded in 1967 and has a TEU production capacity of approximately 294,821 TEU and also a dedicated staff of 18,000 skilled workers. The Company operates from the Far East to Europe, the Black Sea region, the Red Sea, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and also the West Coast of the United States. Although the Company’s core business is shipping, it is also actively engaged in container manufacturing and logistics services.
13. SITC International Holdings Co.Ltd
SITC, based in Hong Kong, is a leading shipping and also logistics company founded in May 1991. It exists in various areas of the maritime industry, including container transport, ship management, international cargo transport, ship brokerage, customs clearance, project logistics, warehousing, automation, and also informatization.
14. X-Press Feeders
X-Press Feeders/Sea Consortium is a container shipping group headquartered in Singapore. According to data published by maritime portal Aphaliner, the Company is the 14th largest operator in terms of production capacity. The fleet consists of 80 ships, 41 of which are owned by us. The total production capacity is 153,306TEU.
15. Korea Marine Transport Co.Ltd
KMTC is located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1954, it has since grown to become one of the world’s largest container shipping companies. The container fleet consists of 64 ships with a TEU capacity of 150,075 TEU. The ship will be called to ports in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, China, and also Russia. The Company’s vessels are equipped with advanced technology and environmentally friendly features, making it a pioneer in sustainable shipping.
16. Unifeeder is Based in Denmark.
Unifeeder is a feeder and multimodal service provider that provides efficient logistics solutions to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, America, and also Africa. The Company handles approximately 5.Five million TEU per year. Founded 40 years ago, the Company has since expanded significantly and employs more than 1,100 people. 82 Unifeeders with a TEU capacity of 138,100 TEU.
17． Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Company Group
(IRISL Group) The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Company Group, also known as IRISL Group, is a shipping company based in Iran. The Company owns its fleet of 31 vessels, some of which are operated by subsidiaries. Company employs approximately 6,000 people and also has a production capacity of 137,720 TEU. The Company was founded in 1967 and operated in the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Yellow Sea.
18. SeaLead
Shipping Founded in 2017, SeaLead is a relatively new player in the global container shipping market and has experienced tremendous growth since it began operations. The number of vessels is 28, and the TEU capacity is 128,931 TEU. The company is headquartered in Singapore, has an additional office in Dubai, and has numerous distributors in major markets around the world. The Company has a strong presence in 18 countries and is a privately held company.
19. Zhonggu Logistics Corporation Shanghai
Zhonggu Logistics Co Ltd is a company based in China. We provide customized container logistics solutions to our customers. We have integrated railway and highway resources to build a network of roads, railways, and waterways and are equipped with an intermodal transportation logistics system centred on water transportation. The Company employs approximately 1,455 skilled workers and operates a fleet of 89 vessels with a total TEU capacity of 126,579 TEU.
20. Sinocor Merchant Marine
This shipping company began operating the first container liner between South Korea and China in 1989, three years before the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. SINOKOR subsequently expanded its services within the Far East and Asia. Additionally, regular flights between South Korea and India were established in 2015. For the convenience of our customers, we also started a direct transportation service to Chittagong in 2018.
