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MSC and Maersk Container Fleet Market Share, 2018-2026

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Summary

The visual measures market share of global container fleet capacity in TEU for MSC and Maersk from 2018 to 2026. MSC overtook Maersk in 2022 at 17% share each and grew to 21.4% by 2026, above Maersk's 2018 peak of 19.4%. This shift ends Maersk's long dominance and shows MSC's rise in the industry.

Key findings

  • Maersk held 19.4% market share in 2018.
  • Both MSC and Maersk at 17% in 2022.
  • MSC reached 20% market share in 2024.
  • MSC grew to 21.4% by 2026.
  • MSC up 4.4 points from 17% in 2022 to 2026.

Metrics Framework

  • Market share percent is percentage of total global containership fleet capacity in TEU.
  • Unit of measure is percent.
  • Time coverage spans 2018 to 2026 with milestone dates.
  • Data from Alphaliner at specific measurement points.

Tags

#MSC#Maersk#MarketShare#ContainerFleet#TEU#Alphaliner

Source

gcaptain.com
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Table View

YearMarket Share
2018 Maersk19.4
2022 Maersk17
2022 MSC17
2024 MSC20
2026 MSC21.4

Analysis

Maersk Peak in 2018
Maersk held 19.4% market share in 2018, the highest point for the company in the data. By 2022, its share fell to 17%. This drop of 2.4 percentage points marks the start of decline. MSC matched Maersk at 17% in 2022. The data shows Maersk lost its lead after years at the top. Four points highlight the change: 19.4% in 2018, 17% in 2022 for both.
MSC Ties and Surges
In 2022, MSC reached 17% market share, equal to Maersk. By 2024, MSC hit 20%, up 3 points from 2022. This made MSC the first carrier over 20%. In 2026, MSC grew to 21.4%, a 1.4 point rise from 2024. The gain from 17% to 21.4% is 4.4 points over four years. Maersk stayed at 17% in 2022 as reference.
Market Share Trajectory
Data spans 2018 Maersk at 19.4%, 2022 Maersk at 17%, 2022 MSC at 17%, 2024 MSC at 20%, and 2026 MSC at 21.4%. MSC shows steady rise: 17% to 20% to 21.4%. Maersk data points bookend the shift at 19.4% and 17%. Total range covers eight years with five key measures. Pattern indicates MSC acceleration post-2022.
Future Projection Note
The 2026 MSC figure at 21.4% extends the trend from 20% in 2024. This forecast shows continued growth of 1.4 points. Earlier points include 17% for both in 2022 and Maersk 19.4% in 2018. Five data points track the leadership change. Projections carry some uncertainty based on fleet orders and market conditions.

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FAQ

Market share percent shows the portion of total global containership fleet capacity held by a carrier. Capacity uses TEU units. For example, 21.4% means MSC controls that share of all ships' space. Data comes from Alphaliner reports at key dates like 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2026.

High share like MSC's 21.4% in 2026 means the carrier has the largest fleet capacity. It signals dominance in container shipping. Low share like 17% shows less control. The visual tracks MSC rise above Maersk's 19.4% peak. Larger share aids in route coverage and pricing power.

Data covers 2018 to 2026. Points mark milestones: Maersk 19.4% in 2018, both at 17% in 2022, MSC 20% in 2024, and 21.4% in 2026. Years are approximate measurement dates from Alphaliner. The 2026 value is a projection based on current fleet and orders.

Alphaliner measures total fleet capacity in TEU across all carriers. Each company's TEU divides by global total for percent share. Data uses active service vessels. No weighting details given. Points match source reports, like 17% tie in 2022 and 20% first in 2024.