Top 10 Most Tracked Ocean Carriers in H1 2026: Insights from Shipsgo Data
Explore the top 10 most tracked ocean carriers in H1 2026 using aggregated Shipsgo shipment tracking data. Compare carrier share, direct services, transshipment ratios, and network trends from the first half of the year.
Every container shipment provides valuable insight into global shipping activity. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized shipment tracking data from the Shipsgo platform between January 1 and June 30, 2026, we identified the ocean carriers that appeared most frequently across tracked shipments.
This report presents the Top 10 most tracked ocean carriers in H1 2026 and compares their share of tracked shipments alongside the balance between direct and transshipment services.
Methodology: Rankings are based on aggregated shipment tracking activity processed through the Shipsgo platform. They represent platform specific insights rather than global carrier market share.
H1 2026 Dataset Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Analysis Period | January 1 to June 30, 2026 |
| Data Source | Aggregated Shipsgo Ocean Tracking data |
| Scope | Global container shipment tracking activity |
| Metrics Analyzed | Carrier share, direct services and transshipment services |
Top 10 Most Tracked Ocean Carriers
| Rank | Carrier | Share | Direct Services | Transshipment Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSC | 19.7% | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| 2 | Maersk Line | 16.9% | 31.0% | 69.0% |
| 3 | CMA CGM | 14.8% | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| 4 | Hapag Lloyd | 12.2% | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| 5 | ONE | 6.4% | 50.7% | 49.3% |
| 6 | COSCO | 6.1% | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| 7 | OOCL | 3.7% | 66.5% | 33.5% |
| 8 | Evergreen | 3.3% | 60.1% | 39.9% |
| 9 | Yang Ming | 2.4% | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| 10 | ZIM | 2.2% | 66.8% | 33.2% |
Key Findings
Four Carriers Represented Nearly Two-Thirds of All Tracked Shipments
The first four carriers in the ranking accounted for 63.6% of all shipment tracking activity observed on the Shipsgo platform during H1 2026.
| Carrier | Share |
|---|---|
| MSC | 19.7% |
| Maersk Line | 16.9% |
| CMA CGM | 14.8% |
| Hapag Lloyd | 12.2% |
This concentration demonstrates the strong presence of major global carriers across the shipment data analyzed by Shipsgo.
Direct Service Ratios Varied Significantly
The dataset shows noticeable differences in network structure between carriers.
| Carrier | Direct Services |
|---|---|
| ZIM | 66.8% |
| OOCL | 66.5% |
| COSCO | 61.8% |
| Evergreen | 60.1% |
| Yang Ming | 54.1% |
These carriers recorded the highest proportion of direct services among the Top 10.
Transshipment Played a Larger Role for Some Carriers
Several carriers relied more heavily on transshipment services within the analyzed dataset.
| Carrier | Transshipment Services |
|---|---|
| Maersk Line | 69.0% |
| MSC | 60.5% |
| Hapag Lloyd | 55.8% |
A higher transshipment ratio reflects the structure of a carrier's global service network and the way cargo is connected across multiple ports. It should not be interpreted as a measure of service quality or efficiency.
Carrier Network Patterns
The H1 2026 data highlights three distinct operational profiles.
Carriers including ZIM, OOCL, COSCO, and Evergreen recorded the highest proportion of direct services.
CMA CGM, ONE LINE, and Yang Ming showed a balanced distribution between direct and transshipment services.
MSC, Maersk Line, and Hapag Lloyd recorded higher levels of transshipment activity, reflecting their extensive global network structures.
What the Data Reveals
The first half of 2026 provides valuable insight into carrier activity across the Shipsgo platform.
MSC ranked as the most tracked carrier, representing nearly one-fifth of all tracked shipments.
The four leading carriers together accounted for more than sixty percent of shipment tracking activity.
Direct service ratios varied considerably between carriers, demonstrating that every carrier operates a different network strategy depending on trade lane coverage, regional connectivity and operational design.
These findings provide a platform-based view of carrier activity and highlight the diversity of service structures across the global container shipping industry.
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