In the dynamic landscape of global maritime logistics, terminal operators are the backbone of international trade, managing the intricate flow of containers across ports worldwide.
According to the DynaLiners Millionaires report, sourced from Drewry with 2024 estimates, top operators managed 380.54 million TEUs. This represents 43% of the 876 million TEU world total. Below, we analyze each operator’s performance, growth, and rankings based on equity share.
PSA
PSA leads with 63.44 million TEUs in 2024. It grew 4% from 61 million in 2023. This is down from 64.3 million in 2022. Singapore’s hub drives its dominance. Automation and expansions fuel its resilience.
CoscoSP
CoscoSP ranks second with 54 million TEUs. It grew 2% from 52.9 million in 2023. It handled 49 million in 2022. China’s trade routes boost its steady growth. Equity stakes strengthen its global reach.
China Merchants
China Merchants ranks third with 51 million TEUs. It grew 1% from 50.6 million in 2023. It had 48 million in 2022. Its focus is on consolidation. Partnerships maintain its trade influence.
APM Terminals
APM Terminals ranks fourth with 48 million TEUs. It fell -2% from 48.8 million in 2023. It had 50.4 million in 2022. Disruptions hit performance. Sustainable investments may spur recovery.
DP World
DP World ranks fifth with 47.4 million TEUs. It grew 2% from 46.5 million in 2023. It had 47.9 million in 2022. Expansions in emerging markets drive growth. It thrives in transshipment hubs.
Hutchison
Hutchison ranks sixth with 43.7 million TEUs. It dropped -3% from 45.1 million in 2023. It had 47 million in 2022. Economic challenges impacted results. Technology investments may reverse declines.
MSC/TIL
MSC/TIL ranks seventh with 42 million TEUs. It surged 17% from 35.8 million in 2023. It had 33.7 million in 2022. Expansions in Europe and Africa fuel growth. It pushes vertical integration.
ICTSI
ICTSI ranks eighth with 12.2 million TEUs. It grew 4% from 11.7 million in 2023. It had 11 million in 2022. Emerging markets drive its success. It excels in niche ports.
CMA CGM
CMA CGM ranks ninth with 10.1 million TEUs. It grew 7% from 9.4 million in 2023. It had 7.3 million in 2022. Terminal operations expand its control. It integrates shipping and logistics.
SSA Marine
SSA Marine ranks tenth with 8.7 million TEUs. It stayed flat from 2023. It had 8.8 million in 2022. North American ports anchor its stability. Infrastructure upgrades may boost future volumes.
In summary, the 2024 data reveals a sector marked by consolidation, with the top 10 operators maintaining a 43% share of global equity-adjusted throughput despite varied individual performances. While Asian giants like PSA, CoscoSP, and China Merchants provide stability, dynamic growth from MSC/TIL and CMA CGM injects competition.
