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Merchant Shipping refers to the global fleet of commercial vessels engaged in international trade. As of January 2023, there are approximately 60,000 merchant ships worldwide, including 18,400 Ro-Ro/general cargo ships, 5,589 container ships, and thousands of bulk carriers, tankers, and LNG vessels. These ships serve over 1,000 ports in nearly every country, transporting billions of tons of cargo and millions of TEUs each year, forming the backbone of global commerce.
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- Independent
- Fleet size (vessels)
- 2
- Capacity (million TEU)
- 0.01
- Market share (%)
- 0.03
- Indian offices
- 4
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