Verified Global Ocean Carrier Fleets & Intermodal Liner Networks
Global Shipping Line Directory & Carrier Intelligence
Complete registry of 118 verified ocean container carriers, Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC), BIC container prefixes, live Bill of Lading tracking portals, official websites, and 2026/2027 alliance frameworks (*Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, Premier Alliance, Regional & Feeder Networks*).
This directory profiles 118 ocean container carriers worldwide, grouped by liner alliance (Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, Premier Alliance, Standalone/Independent, Regional & Feeders), each with SCAC code, TEU capacity, active fleet size, global market share, and container BIC prefixes.
How to Use It:
Use the search box ("Search e.g. MSC, Maersk, MSCU, Hapag, HMM, 6802...") to look up a carrier by name, SCAC code, or container prefix.
Click the alliance pills (All Carriers, Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, Premier Alliance, Standalone/Independent, Regional & Feeders) to filter to carriers that share vessel-sharing agreements and schedules.
Use "Sort By" to order by Global Rank, TEU Capacity (High to Low), Fleet Count (Most Ships), Carrier Name, or SCAC Code (A to Z).
Click a card to open its full profile: Total TEU Capacity, Active Vessel Fleet, Market Share (Global), and Container BIC Prefixes (the letter codes at the start of that carrier's container numbers).
Use the "Track Shipment" link in the profile to jump to the carrier's container/booking tracking page, or "Download Carrier Brief" for a print/PDF summary.
Note the SCAC code and BIC prefix codes shown in each profile — these are the identifiers you'll need on booking confirmations, bills of lading, and container tracking lookups.
Practical Techniques:
Match a container prefix (e.g. MSCU, MAEU, HLXU) on a physical box or booking confirmation back to its carrier here to confirm which line actually operates the equipment, especially on slot-shared or co-loaded sailings.
Before booking, check which alliance a carrier belongs to — alliance partners share vessel space on the same strings, so a delay or blank sailing on one carrier's vessel can affect bookings placed with its alliance partners on that lane.
Use the SCAC code shown in each profile when filing US customs entries (AMS/ISF) or building EDI messages — it must match exactly what the carrier files with U.S. CBP.
Compare TEU Capacity and Market Share across carriers on your trade lane to gauge which lines have enough scale to offer reliable space and equipment during peak-season blank-sailing periods.
For niche or regional routings (e.g. intra-Asia, short-sea feeder legs), check the Regional & Feeders category rather than a global mainline carrier, since feeder operators often serve smaller ports the majors bypass.
Global Maritime Alliances Fleet Share (2026/2027)
Total operational capacity breakdown across alliances and independents.
CARRIER PROFILEVerified Fleet Date: August 29, 2026
Carrier Entity:Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.Primary Trade Lanes: Global, Transpacific, Asia-Europe, Transatlantic, LatAm, Africa
Commercial Identifiers:
SCAC Code: MSCU
Alliance Framework: Standalone Network
Fleet Capacity: 7,389,000 TEU (1,010 Ships)
Container BIC Prefixes: MSCU, MEDU, TGHU
Maritime Operational Parameters & Service Scope
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Carrier Advisory & Operational Disclaimer:
Vessel schedules, transit days, container demurrage/detention tariffs, and spot freight indices are subject to dynamic maritime operational factors, port congestion, bunker fuel surcharges (BAF), and official carrier booking terms.
