ranking_fleet_capacity.Leading Shipping Companies by Total Fleet Capacity (GT & DWT) in 2025.
ranking_fleet_capacity.This ranking lists the world’s largest maritime companies based on total fleet capacity, measured by gross tonnage (GT) and deadweight tonnage (DWT). ranking_fleet_capacity.Updated for 2025, this classification highlights the shipping lines with the greatest physical cargo-carrying capabilities, regardless of the number of ships operated.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Fleet capacity reflects the maximum volume a shipping line can move at any given time. ranking_fleet_capacity.It is calculated using the gross tonnage (for overall size) and deadweight tonnage (for cargo-carrying ability) across the entire fleet.
ranking_fleet_capacity.We source tonnage data from vessel registries, fleet databases, classification societies, and verified carrier disclosures.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Each vessel’s capacity is confirmed across multiple databases to ensure accurate GT and DWT metrics.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Companies are ranked based on cumulative GT and/or DWT. ranking_fleet_capacity.Capacity per vessel and average vessel size are also assessed to understand efficiency.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Fleet capacity is updated quarterly to reflect new vessel deliveries, scrapping activity, and reflagging.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Fleet capacity reflects a carrier’s true transport potential—measuring the actual space available to move goods, not just the number of ships.
ranking_fleet_capacity.AHigh gross tonnage (GT) and deadweight tonnage (DWT) translate into the ability to serve heavy or high-volume cargo contracts and long-distance routes efficiently.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Larger capacity vessels enable carriers to consolidate shipments, reduce voyage frequency, and meet peak demand without adding more ships—reducing cost and emissions.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Total fleet capacity reveals a company’s capital strength and investment in advanced vessels designed for fuel efficiency, regulatory compliance, and global compatibility.
ranking_fleet_capacity.The comprehensive table below ranks the world's leading maritime shipping companies based on their fleet capacity. ranking_fleet_capacity.Additional metrics such as number of ships and volume transported provide further context on each company's market position.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Rank | ranking_fleet_capacity.Company | ranking_fleet_capacity.Fleet Capacity (M TEU) |
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1 | ![]() | 6.589 |
2 | ![]() | 6.3 |
3 | ![]() | 5 |
4 | ![]() | 4.4 |
5 | ![]() | 3.3 |
6 | ![]() | 2.3 |
7 | ![]() | 1.9 |
8 | ![]() | 1.75 |
9 | ![]() | 0.9 |
10 | ![]() | 0.78 |
ranking_fleet_capacity.Global DWT and GT continue to rise, even as the number of ships remains stable. ranking_fleet_capacity.This is driven by the deployment of larger, higher-capacity vessels that optimize cargo volume per trip.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Leading carriers are accelerating investments in next-generation ships with greater efficiency and lower emissions to comply with IMO 2030 environmental goals.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Only a select group of deepwater terminals worldwide are equipped to handle the largest container vessels. ranking_fleet_capacity.This creates a geographical advantage for carriers with access to these strategic ports.
ranking_fleet_capacity.Asian carriers lead in bulk tonnage and container vessel size, with COSCO and ONE expanding capacity in response to manufacturing exports.
ranking_fleet_capacity.MSC and Maersk operate among the highest average capacity ships in the world, giving them an edge on long-haul, high-volume corridors:
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