MSC behind biggest fleet expansion in 2013

Maersk Line's closest rival, MSC, was responsible for the biggest fleet expansion in 2013, while Maersk Line is in the process of returning a large number of ships to their owners.

BY OLE ANDERSEN

Published: 02.01.14 at 10:20

The second largest container carrier in the world, MSC, gained ground on Maersk Line in 2013 in terms of capacity.

During the past 12 months the Swiss-based container carrier performed a 146,700 teu net expansion of its fleet, corresponding to seven percent, which represents the biggest fleet expansion among the world's Top 20 container carriers, according to Alphaliner.

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