According to the latest Alphaliner data, as of September 3, the size of the container fleet operating worldwide has expanded to 7,081 vessels, and the total capacity has soared to a staggering 30,674,900 TEU, equivalent to a huge transportation capacity of about 364 million deadweight tons. In this huge market, the top three liner companies occupy half of the global market with their strong strength, with a total share of 46.51%.
Eastern Mediterranean Shipping Company continues to hold the top spot, with a total capacity of 6,076,700 TEU and a market share of 19.81%, demonstrating its leading position in the global shipping industry. It is followed by Maersk Line, which occupies 14.21% of the market share with a capacity of 4.3577 million TEU, continuing to consolidate its position as an industry giant. CMA CGM ranked third with a capacity of 3,832,100 TEU, accounting for 12.49%, showing strong competitiveness.
Among the next liner companies, COSCO SHIPPING Group, as a representative of China's shipping industry, ranked among the top four with outstanding performance, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Chinese shipping enterprises. Well-known companies such as Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Shipping (ONE), Evergreen Shipping, Hyundai Merchant Marine, ZIM Shipping and Yang Ming Marine also ranked in the top 10, together forming a significant force in the global shipping market. It is worth noting that the capacity of the top seven companies all exceeds 1.5 million TEU, showing a high degree of centralization in the industry.
Looking further at the list, we can find the active presence of Chinese mainland liner companies in the global shipping market. In addition to COSCO SHIPPING Group, SITC International, Zhonggu Xinliang Shipping, Angtong Holdings (Quanzhou AXA Shipping), Ningbo COSCO and other enterprises are also on the list, ranking 14th, 23rd, 25th and 26th respectively, demonstrating the vigorous development of China's shipping industry and the continuous improvement of its international influence. In addition, Tangshan Port Hede Shipping, Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping, Sinotrans Container Lines and other enterprises are also among the top 50, contributing an important force to the prosperity and development of China's shipping industry.
Overall, the list of the top 100 global liner companies in terms of capacity in September 2024 not only reflects the current competitive landscape and development trend of the shipping market, but also provides a valuable reference and reference for Chinese shipping companies. With the continuous growth of global trade and the continuous progress of shipping technology, we have reason to believe that China's shipping industry will continue to play an important role in the future and usher in broader development prospects.