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Top 25 Ocean shipping companies worldwide

Name: Ocean shipping companies worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 19, 2026 9,876 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 9,876 company matches for ocean shipping companies worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 484,022 professional contacts across them, including 96,586 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Dubai the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for ocean shipping companies 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 October 19, 2026. Country and city lists for ocean shipping companies 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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484,022Contacts tracked

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The 25 largest ocean shipping companies worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 9,876 company matches for ocean shipping companies worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 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 Oct 19, 2026	10001+	62,570 contacts →
	Exact match “A.P.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	DP World	Exact match	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	32,798 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company	Exact match	Geneva, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	30,526 contacts →
	Exact match “MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	CMA CGM	Exact match	Marseille, FranceHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	26,069 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	DHL Express	Exact match	Bonn, GermanyHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	23,358 contacts →
	Exact match “Leading the way in international logistics across an unparalleled network of 220 countries and territories.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Hapag-Lloyd AG	Exact match	Hamburg, GermanyHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	11,846 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Ocean Network Express	Exact match	SingaporeHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	4,782 contacts →
	Exact match “At #ONE, we are one of the world's largest liner shipping companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	APL	Exact match	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,750 contacts →
	Exact match “American President Lines, LLC (APL) is a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Crowley	Exact match	Jacksonville, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	4,067 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	GAC Group	Exact match	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,776 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	ZIM Integrated Shipping Services	Exact match	Haifa, IsraelHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,583 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	OOCL	Exact match	Hong KongHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,473 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Inchcape Shipping Services	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,414 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 · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Gebrüder Weiss	Exact match	Lauterach, AustriaHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,860 contacts →
	Exact match “With more than 8,600 employees, 180 company-owned locations and an annual revenue of 2.72 billion euros in 2025, Gebrüder Weiss ranks among Europe's leading transport and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Arkas Holding	Exact match	Izmir, TürkiyeHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,676 contacts →
	Exact match “1902 yılında temelleri atılan Arkas’ın ana iş kolları, Denizcilik ve Liman ve Terminal Hizmetleri ile birlikte deniz, kara, demiryolu ve hava taşımacılığını entegre ederek sunduğu…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Wallenius Wilhelmsen	Exact match	Lysaker, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,564 contacts →
	Exact match “The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is a market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Pacific International Lines PTE LTD	Exact match	SingaporeHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	2,415 contacts →
	Exact match “Pacific International Lines (PIL) is among the top 12 container shipping lines in the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Grimaldi Group	Exact match	Naples, ItalyHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	10001+	2,296 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 1947, Grimaldi is a fully integrated multinational logistics Group specialising in maritime transport of cars, rolling cargo, containers and passengers.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	HMM	Exact match	Seoul, South KoreaHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,296 contacts →
	Exact match “We are the global integrated logistics company that provides the utmost services through over a hundred vessels, the networks connecting the world, and our professional experts.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	P&o Maritime Logistics	Exact match	Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,204 contacts →
	Exact match “P&O Maritime Logistics is a leading provider of marine solutions with focus on offshore energy, port services and cargo transport.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Seaspan Corporation	Exact match	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,014 contacts →
	Exact match “Seaspan Corporation Pte.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Edison Chouest Offshore	Exact match	Cut Off, LA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,877 contacts →
	Exact match “Recognized Worldwide for Diverse and Dynamic Marine Transportation Solutions Founded as Edison Chouest Boat Rental in Galliano, Louisiana, in 1960, the Edison Chouest Offshore…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Zodiac Maritime	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,787 contacts →
	Exact match “Starting with a single ship, Zodiac Maritime has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected shipping companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Hamburg SÜD	Exact match	Hamburg, GermanyHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,751 contacts →
	Exact match “Hamburg Süd is successful in the international logistics service sector and is one of the world’s ten leading container liner shipping brands.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Bahri البحري	Exact match	Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaHQ recorded Oct 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,729 contacts →
	Exact match “Bahri, The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, is a global leader in maritime logistics.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

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 “ocean shipping companies”. 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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Ocean shipping companies worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 19, 2026

20.0%Verified-email coverage

49.0Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

2.5%Largest-city concentration · Dubai

Oct 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

3,097

11-50

3,790

51-200

1,731

201-500

669

501-1,000

251

1,001-5,000

186

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 ocean shipping companies are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “ocean shipping companies” 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 96,586 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 October 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.

Ocean shipping companies by location

68 lists · largest first

Every Ocean shipping companies list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

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 “ocean shipping companies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many ocean shipping companies are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 9,876 company matches for ocean shipping companies worldwide as of October 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 ocean shipping companies?

The United States leads with 664 companies, followed by India (614) and Türkiye (537). Every ocean shipping companies list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most ocean shipping companies?

Dubai leads with 242 company records, followed by Istanbul (202) and Singapore (134).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

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 96,586 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 9,876 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

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