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And most people don’t even realize it.

🚢 Just a few shipping giants control a massive share of global container trade — shaping freight rates, capacity, and supply chain stability.

Let’s put it into perspective:

🔹 MSC – ~6.6M TEU

🔹 Maersk – ~4.5M TEU

🔹 CMA CGM – ~3.9M TEU

🔹 COSCO – ~3.3M TEU

🔹 Hapag-Lloyd – ~2.4M TEU

🔹 ONE – ~2.0M TEU

🔹 Evergreen – ~1.8M TEU

🔹 Yang Ming – ~0.7M TEU

What this really means:

👉 Capacity is concentrated

👉 Pricing power is centralized

👉 Disruptions ripple globally

When one major carrier adjusts capacity…

the entire market feels it.

That’s why procurement and logistics teams must think beyond rates:

❌ It’s not just about the cheapest carrier

✅ It’s about network strength, reliability, and alliances

Because in global shipping…

You’re not just choosing a vendor.

You’re choosing a position in the global trade network.

💬 Which shipping line have you worked with the most?

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