World’s largest container shipping companies

TBS Report

18 April, 2026, 03:25 pm

Last modified: 18 April, 2026, 03:35 pm

World’s largest container shipping companies

As of 16 April 2026

TBS Report

18 April, 2026, 03:25 pm

Last modified: 18 April, 2026, 03:35 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

HR Lines is the only Bangladeshi company featured in the Alphaliner Top 100 container vessel operators' list, where it is placed 73rd with a total capacity of 11,932 TEUs. Across the global fleet, 7,527 container ships are currently in active service, representing an overall capacity of 34.03 million TEUs.

Source: Alphaliner

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