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MSC has overtaken Maersk as the world's largest container carrier

MSC has just surpassed Maersk as the world's largest container carrier, according to Alphaliner. Only 1,800 teu separate the two shipping companies. Size is not an objective, says MSC's top executive to ShippingWatch.
Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by ASTRID STURLASON

MSC has taken over the role of the world's largest container carrier from Maersk.

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