Updated July 18, 2026
Top maritime carriers from France
5 carriers based in France, ranked by number of ships.
France is home to 5 maritime carriers operating a combined fleet of around 686 vessels. Below is the live ranking of these companies by fleet size, sourced from carrier reports and industry datasets.
The top three carriers — CMA CGM Group, Compagnie Maritime Marfret and Transit Fruits Eagle — account for approximately 99% of the total fleet linked to France, reflecting the heavy industry concentration typical of the maritime sector.
Carriers from France
5.0
Combined fleet (ships)
686
Average per company
137
Top 3 carriers from France
2
1
3
Where carriers linked to France actually sail
Distribution of trade-lane coverage for carriers in this ranking. Most operate multi-region services, which explains why the percentages sum to more than 100%.
Europe4/5 (80%)
Africa4/5 (80%)
Mediterranean3/5 (60%)
Asia2/5 (40%)
North America2/5 (40%)
South America2/5 (40%)
Oceania2/5 (40%)
Featured carriers from this ranking
A closer look at the top three operators ranked here. Each profile summarises their fleet, founding year and regional coverage.
#1
658 vessels in fleet · founded in 1978 · 257 maritime lines · 8 trade regions covered
#2
12 vessels in fleet · 6 maritime lines
#3
9 vessels in fleet · 3 trade regions covered
All carriers from France
Full list of carriers headquartered in France, sorted by fleet size. 5 carriers listed.
| # | Carrier | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 658 | |
| 2 | 12 | |
| 3 | 9 | |
| 4 | 7 | |
| 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many carriers are headquartered in France?
Seadex tracks 5 carriers with their main office in France.
Who is the largest carrier from France?
CMA CGM Group is currently the largest carrier from France by fleet size.
Are subsidiaries included in this France ranking?
No — only carriers whose primary headquarters is in France. Subsidiaries of foreign groups appear in their parent country's ranking.
Source: Seadex aggregated data, 2026