Sea freight companies transport nearly 90% of goods across oceans. Over 50,000 merchant ships and two million seafarers are involved. They move around 180 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) annually.
These companies play a crucial role in keeping the global trade network connected and operational.
Here’s the information in tabular form:
| Rank | Company | Founded | Employees | CEO | Revenue | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation | 1972 | 5,000 | Cheng Cheng-Mount | US$9.16bn | Reliable FCL/LCL shipments; advanced tracking for seamless logistics. |
| 9 | COSCO Shipping Lines | 1961 | 130,000 | Lirong Xu | US$84.13bn | Global shipping with intermodal transport, efficient cargo tracking. |
| 8 | ZIM | 1945 | 4,900 | Eli Glickman | US$12.56bn | Diverse solutions including reefer shipments, digital access tools. |
| 7 | Wan Hai Lines | 1965 | 5,000 | Tommy Hsieh | US$6.1bn | Intra-Asia specialist; high standards, reliable deliveries. |
| 6 | Evergreen | 1968 | 10,000 | Yen-I Chang | US$20.89bn | 315+ global locations, sustainability goal: Net Zero by 2050. |
| 5 | Ocean Network Express (ONE) | 2017 | 8,000 | Jeremy Nixon | US$30.1bn | Expansive reach through partnerships, new routes planned for 2025. |
| 4 | Hapag-Lloyd | 1970 | 13,800 | Rolf Habben Jansen | US$26.36bn | Container and special cargo handling, digital tracking. |
| 3 | CMA CGM | 1978 | 110,000 | Rodolphe Saadé | US$74.5bn | Full supply chain solutions; expanded to air cargo, digital tools. |
| 2 | Maersk | 1904 | 100,000+ | Vincent Clerc | US$51.1bn | Comprehensive global coverage, advanced shipment tracking. |
| 1 | MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) | 1970 | 100,000+ | Soren Toft | US$28.2bn | Tailored shipping, strong sustainability focus, fast transit times. |
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