Shipping is one of the key industries in the global supply chain, especially with international import and export activities. Below is the list Top 20 largest shipping lines in the world in 2025, compiled by Cuong Quoc Logistics, provides an overview of the "big guys" in the shipping industry. Let's explore!

1. MSC

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Switzerland, was established in 1970. With the strategy of buying back old ships and investing in new ones, MSC currently owns a fleet of more than 680 ships, reaching capacity of approx 4,8 million TEUs in 2025. MSC continues to lead the world in container shipping capacity, surpass many big competitors.

2. Maersk

A.P. Moller-Maersk, commonly known as Maersk, is a Danish international shipping company, established since 1904. With more fleet 750 ships and capacity approx 4,5 million TEUs, Maersk retains second place in the 2025 rankings. Before that, Maersk has led this list for many years.

3. CMA CGM

CMA CGM, France's leading shipping company, was established in 1978 through major mergers. 2025, CMA CGM is more operational 580 ships, operates in 420 ports in 150 countries, with total capacity 3,5 million TEUs, maintains third place in the rankings.

4. COSCO

China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), owned by the Chinese state, headquartered in Beijing. 2025, COSCO owns approx 490 ships with capacity 3 million TEUs, ranked fourth globally. With new ship orders, COSCO plans to increase capacity in the near future.

5. Table-lloyd

Table-lloyd, German shipping company, was founded in 1970 through the merger of Hamburg-American Line and Norddeutscher Lloyd. Present, operating company 260 ships, reaching capacity of approx 1,9 million TEUs, maintained fifth place.

6. Evergreen

Evergreen Marine Corporation, headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan, was established in 1968. With more 210 ships and capacity 1,7 million TEUs, Evergreen continues to be one of the largest shipping lines in the world, ranked sixth on the 2025 list.

7. Ocean Network Express (ONE)

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is an alliance between three Japanese shipping lines: MOL, “K” Line and NYK, established in 2017, with headquarters in Singapore. ONE operates 215 ships, capacity 1,6 million TEUs, ranked seventh, Serving mainly Asian routes, Africa and Latin America.

8. HMM

HMM (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) is Korea's leading shipping company, own 80 ships with capacity of approx 850.000 not. HMM holds eighth place, plays an important role in Korean exports and economic development.

9. That's Mon

Our Marine Tranport, founded in 1972 in Taiwan, Operating approx 95 ships with capacity 750.000 not. This company provides services in Asia, Europe, America and Australia, ranked ninth in the rankings.

10. ZIM

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Israeli transportation company, was established in 1945. 2025, Owned by ZIM 120 ships, capacity approx 550.000 not, maintaining the tenth position in the top of the world's largest shipping lines.

11. Wan Hai Lines

Wan Hai Lines, founded in 1965 in Taiwan, operate 100 ships (Includes owned and chartered vessels), reaching capacity of approx 450.000 not. The company provides transportation services, logistics and port operations, ranked eleventh.

12. Pacific International Lines (PIL)

PIL, Singapore transport company, own 160 ships and serves more than 500 global destinations, Focus on Asian routes, Africa and the Middle East. PIL ranked twelfth, provides both container shipping and supply chain management services.

13. SITC

Shandong International Transportation Corporation (SITC), established in 1991 in Hong Kong, provides integrated shipping and logistics services. With a fleet of approx 90 ships, SITC reaches capacity 400.000 not, ranked thirteenth.

14. Kmtc

Korea Marine Transport Company (Kmtc), founded in 1954 in Korea, serving more than 30 ports in Japan and 16 ports in China, along Southeast Asia routes. KMTC operates approx 70 ships, ranked fourteenth.

15. IRISL Group

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), established in 1979, is the national carrier of Iran. With 90 ocean-going ships and subships, IRISL serves the Persian Gulf routes, Mediterranean and Yellow Sea, ranked fifteenth.

16. Unifeeder

Unifeeder, Danish container company, operates on Northern European routes, serving 45 ports in Western Europe. The airline focuses on efficient container shipping, ranked sixteenth in the rankings.

17. X-Press Feeders

X-Press Feeders, headquartered in Singapore, operate 110 ships, serving Middle East routes, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean and Europe. The company ranked seventeenth on the list.

18. Zhonggu Logistics Corp.

Zhonggu Logistics, China coastal logistics company, operate 65 ships with more 150.000 container, Serving more than 100 major trade routes. The company ranked eighteenth.

19. TS Lines

TS Lines, Taiwan's fourth largest shipping company, operate 40 chartered ships, ranked nineteenth in the ranking of the world's largest shipping lines.

20. Antong Holdings (A mess)

Antong Holdings, established in 1998 in China, is the country's largest domestic container shipping company. Mainly operates in the domestic market, Antong Holdings ranked twentieth on the list.

Conclude

Above is the list Top 20 largest shipping lines in the world in 2025, provides an overview of the giants in the shipping industry. Cuong Quoc Logistics hopes this information will assist you in choosing the right shipping partner. Visit the website Logistics power to update more useful news!