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World’s Largest Containership Fleet Is Here

December 13, 2017

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Danish container shipping giant Maersk Line has cemented its spot as the global leader in the sector with the latest acquisition of German carrier Hamburg Süd.

The acquisition, Maersk Line’s largest so far, was closed on November 30, following approvals from 23 regulators, obtained by the company in less than a year since its acquisition plans were announced in December 2016.

The move has paved the way for the creation of the world’s largest containership fleet of 773 vessels, including owned and chartered ships.

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