News / MSC now 'dominating' ocean carrier market – but rivals are also boosting capacity

MSC Orion Photo: Vesselfinder

MSC set a new record for its share of ocean carrier capacity last month, with the latest data confirming that the ‘top 10’ carriers still command the sector.  

Geneva-based MSC reached a record share of 19.8% of the global operated container fleet at the end of July, according to Alphaliner. It has added some 400,000 teu to its fleet this year, reaching the highest capacity ever recorded by a single carrier. 

According to Alphaliner, only Danish carrier Maersk has ever “come ...