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Market Analysis: Big Four near 60% of global container capacity

The four largest container shipping companies collectively control 57.5% of global container capacity, with over 17.5 million TEUs. In fact, their dominance is so significant that these four carriers – directly or indirectly – shape the container shipping landscape, wielding the ability to heavily influence supply on key routes, container freight rates, and the broader shipping industry.


 

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