Transport
Pie Chart of the Global Merchant Fleet by Type
Last reviewed on 2026-05-22.
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The world's merchant shipping fleet (~50,000+ vessels) is dominated by general cargo ships and bulk carriers. Tankers (oil, chemical, LNG) form the next largest category.
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- General cargo — 38 %
- Bulk carriers — 21 %
- Oil tankers — 14 %
- Container ships — 11 %
- Chemical & gas tankers — 9 %
- Other — 7 %
Source
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport.
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