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Atualizado em 16 de agosto de 2026

Global Maritime Companies Ranking by
Volume Transported

Top Container Shipping Companies by Annual TEU Volume in 2025.

Total Companies Analyzed

40

Combined Fleet Capacity

661

Global TEU Capacity

17

Top 3 Maritime Companies with the largest TEU volume transported

Discover the leading global shipping companies ranked by total TEU volume transported, updated for 2025. This ranking focuses on container throughput and highlights carriers based on the number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved annually across global trade lanes. Our comprehensive analysis reveals the most operationally efficient shipping lines with the greatest cargo flow capacity.

Understanding Maritime Rankings

Key Ranking Criteria

Volume Transported (in million TEU)

Primary Factor

Total TEUs transported annually is the core metric in this ranking. It provides an accurate indicator of a company’s real-world shipping performance, reflecting how effectively their fleet is deployed across international containerized trade routes.

Our Methodology

01

Data Collection

We compile TEU volume data from company financial statements, shipping manifests, regulatory filings, and third-party maritime intelligence providers.

02

Verification

All reported TEU figures are cross-verified with multiple sources, including port authorities, trade databases, and carrier networks, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

03

Analysis

Companies are ranked strictly by TEU transported per year.

04

Quarterly Updates

The TEU volume rankings are refreshed every quarter to capture fluctuations in transport performance, trade dynamics, and company-level operational changes.

Why TEU Volume Matters in Shipping Rankings

TEU volume goes beyond fleet numbers—it reflects real-world operational output, customer demand, and a carrier’s role in global cargo movement.

Throughput Efficiency

A high TEU volume indicates a company’s ability to efficiently move large volumes of cargo across multiple trade lanes, reflecting their operational scale and market presence.

Market Demand Alignment

TEU performance reveals a carrier’s success in attracting and retaining high-volume clients across trade lanes, reflecting commercial strength and service reliability.

Supply Chain Integration

Carriers moving significant TEU volumes are deeply embedded in global logistics chains, offering dependable transit options to major importers, exporters, and freight forwarders.

Global Maritime Companies Ranking

This data-driven table ranks container shipping lines by the total number of TEUs transported annually. It provides a clear picture of each carrier’s contribution to the world’s freight flows and their real-world shipping footprint. Additional indicators such as fleet capacity, number of ports served, and route density help contextualize their position in the global trade ecosystem.

RankCompanyVolume Transported (M TEU)
1
Pan Continental Shipping Co,. Ltd.
Pan Continental Shipping Co,. Ltd.
241.816
2
Lexzau, Scharbau GmbH & Co. KG
Lexzau, Scharbau GmbH & Co. KG
150
3
Tarros
Tarros
145
4
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
24.5
5
CMA CGM Group
CMA CGM Group
22
6
A.P. Moller - Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk
11.9
7
Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd
11.9
8
Orient Overseas Container Line
Orient Overseas Container Line
7.3
9
Unifeeder Group
Unifeeder Group
5.5
10
Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping
5.04

Global Shipping Industry Insights

Distribuição de transportadores por Volume Transported

Pequenos operadores37 (93%)
Operadores médios3 (8%)
Grandes operadores0 (0%)

Fonte: dados agregados Seadex, 2026

Concentração e tendências do setor

Concentração do top 1094.5%

Os 10 principais transportadores representam 94.5% da métrica global em 40 empresas.

Média por empresa17

Valor médio entre os 40 transportadores acompanhados na nossa base.

Total do setor661

Valor acumulado em todos os transportadores com dados disponíveis.

Fonte: dados agregados Seadex, 2026

Regional Distribution & Leadership in Global Shipping

Asia-Pacific Dominance

Asia-based carriers continue to lead in TEU transport.

  • Companies from China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan move the majority of global containers, supported by strong manufacturing exports and port infrastructure

European Maritime Tradition

European shipping lines focus on maximizing TEU per vessel, leveraging large container ships and strategic routing.

  • MSC, based in Switzerland, is a key player with top-tier TEU volumes globally

Frequently Asked Questions

How are companies ranked in this list?
Companies are ranked based on the total number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) transported annually.
How is TEU different from fleet size?
Fleet size refers to the number of vessels operated by a company, while TEU volume measures how much containerized cargo those vessels have actually moved.
Why is TEU an important metric?
TEU is the standard unit used to assess container shipping volume.
Are transshipment volumes included?
Yes, when a carrier is directly involved in both legs of the transshipment process—such as transporting a container from its origin to a hub port, and then onward to its final destination—those volumes are included.
How often is this ranking updated?
The TEU-based ranking is updated quarterly to align with shipping companies’ financial reports and trade cycle changes.

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