Unifeeder, part of DP World Marine Services, achieved remarkable growth in the intra-Mediterranean trade sector in 2024, tripling its market share to 4.3% and solidifying its position as a key regional operator, according to the company's release.
According to global shipping industry analysts, Alphaliner, Unifeeder recorded the highest capacity growth of all carriers in the region, positioning it among the top six operators in the Mediterranean by deployed capacity.
Unifeeder’s fleet in the Mediterranean now includes 20 container ships with a total capacity of 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), bringing it on par with global shipping leader COSCO SHIPPING Lines in the region. Over the past twelve months, Unifeeder has launched seven new intra-Mediterranean services, adding 10,600 TEU of capacity and increasing its average vessel size to 1,186 TEU.
These strategic moves reflect Unifeeder’s ability to meet the evolving needs of regional trade and enhance connectivity across the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Later this month, Unifeeder will expand its services in the Black Sea, further strengthening its regional presence. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for seamless intra-regional trade solutions while supporting businesses with reliable and flexible logistics.
The intra-Mediterranean trade sector has seen overall capacity expansion by 9.3% - almost 50,000 TEUs, compared to December 2023.
Within this growing market, Unifeeder’s market share has surged from 1.5% to 4.3%, moving it up five places to the sixth spot among the largest operators in the region by deployed capacity.