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Top 25 Container ship operators worldwide

Name: Container ship operators worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 20,047 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 20,047 company matches for container ship operators worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 743,600 professional contacts across them, including 164,910 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Dubai the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for container ship operators worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 19, 2026. Country and city lists for container ship operators follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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20,047Companies

743,600Contacts tracked

164,910Verified emails

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The 25 largest container ship operators worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 20,047 company matches for container ship operators worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 19, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	A.P. Moller - Maersk	Exact match	Copenhagen, DenmarkHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	60,377 contacts →
	Exact match “A.P.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	DB Schenker	Exact match	Essen, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	36,350 contacts →
	Exact match “At DB Schenker, we're not just about logistics; we're about understanding what truly matters to you.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	DP World	Exact match	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	30,350 contacts →
	Exact match “Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company	Exact match	Geneva, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	29,082 contacts →
	Exact match “MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	CMA CGM	Exact match	Marseille, FranceHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	24,819 contacts →
	Exact match “The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose,"We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	DHL Express	Exact match	Bonn, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	22,436 contacts →
	Exact match “Leading the way in international logistics across an unparalleled network of 220 countries and territories.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Expeditors	Exact match	Bellevue, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	17,123 contacts →
	Exact match “Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Hapag-Lloyd AG	Exact match	Hamburg, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	11,284 contacts →
	Exact match “With a fleet of 302 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	APM Terminals	Exact match	The Hague, NetherlandsHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	8,331 contacts →
	Exact match “APM Terminals is lifting global trade and the standards of proactivity, connectivity, reliability, responsibility and efficiency.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Fleet Management Limited	Exact match	Wong Chuk Hang, Hong KongHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	6,559 contacts →
	Exact match “More than 80% of global trade is transported by sea.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Ocean Network Express	Exact match	SingaporeHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	4,488 contacts →
	Exact match “At #ONE, we are one of the world's largest liner shipping companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Kintetsu World Express	Exact match	Tokyo, JapanHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	4,442 contacts →
	Exact match “As a leading provider of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Brokerage, Surface Logistics and Distribution (3PL) services KWE has taken pride in the delivery of your cargo to any…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Crowley	Exact match	Jacksonville, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,017 contacts →
	Exact match “As a privately held, U.S-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	NX Group Nippon Express Group	Exact match	Chiyoda-ku, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	3,962 contacts →
	Exact match “HistorySince 1937 *Establishment of Nippon Express Co,Ltd.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Wilhelmsen Group	Exact match	Lysaker, NorwayHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	3,712 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Rodonaves	Exact match	Ribeirão Preto, BrazilHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	3,525 contacts →
	Exact match “Atuamos no transporte de cargas fracionada, dedicada e itinerante.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	ZIM Integrated Shipping Services	Exact match	Haifa, IsraelHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,447 contacts →
	Exact match “Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Inchcape Shipping Services	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,324 contacts →
	Exact match “Global trade has always depended on the port and since 1847 Inchcape Shipping Services has provided the local knowledge and means to deliver port calls that enable business to…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	GAC Group	Exact match	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,322 contacts →
	Exact match “With more than 7,500 employees working in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, GAC delivers world-class shipping, logistics and marine…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	OOCL	Exact match	Hong KongHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,314 contacts →
	Exact match “Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is one of the world's largest, integrated international container transportation and logistics companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Crane Worldwide Logistics	Exact match	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,040 contacts →
	Exact match “The vision of Crane Worldwide is to enable global trade for our clients with unparalleled excellence, foster a culture of achievement among our team members, and uplift the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Santos Brasil	Exact match	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,026 contacts →
	Exact match “A Santos Brasil é referência em operações portuárias e logísticas.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Savino DEL Bene	Exact match	Scandicci, ItalyHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,889 contacts →
	Exact match “Savino Del Bene is a multinational company operating worldwide in international shipments and logistics support services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Nippon Express USA	Exact match	Wood Dale, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	10001+	2,875 contacts →
	Exact match “Nippon Express services continue to expand the globe, achieving a five-point framework across Japan, the Americas and Europe, and stretching into the rapidly developing markets of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Fedex Logistics	Exact match	Memphis, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,832 contacts →
	Exact match “FedEx Logistics plays a key role within the FedEx portfolio with its comprehensive suite of integrated logistics solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

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Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “container ship operators”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Container ship operators worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

22.2%Verified-email coverage

37.1Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

2.6%Largest-city concentration · Dubai

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

6,414

11-50

7,866

51-200

3,454

201-500

1,275

501-1,000

442

1,001-5,000

347

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for container ship operators are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “container ship operators” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 164,910 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Container ship operators by location

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What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “container ship operators”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many container ship operators are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 20,047 company matches for container ship operators worldwide as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

A.P. Moller - Maersk tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most container ship operators?

The United States leads with 1,633 companies, followed by India (1,537) and the United Arab Emirates (838). Every container ship operators list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most container ship operators?

Dubai leads with 520 company records, followed by Istanbul (304) and Mumbai (269).

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A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 164,910 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 20,047 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

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The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.