News / Top seven box terminal operators now control 40% of global throughput

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The global terminal operator (GTO)  ‘league table’ changed significantly last year, thanks to busy M&A activity by the industry giants.  

Drewry’s latest Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review and Forecast reports: “While the total number of GTOs featuring in the Drewry league tables remained unchanged at 21, in 2023 the composition has changed significantly.” 

The data shows the seven largest firms having strengthened their position since last year, and together now handle more than 40% of global port throughput, on an ...