Presently, the average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership in Canada stands at 38 years, an increase of 3 years (7.5%) since 2024.
Average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership by Canada
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
298
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
7,806
Measure:
Years
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6,102,658
-973,219
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0.14%
-0.01%
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Shipping connectivity index annual growth
1.74%
-2.24%
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Ship recycling percentage
0.37%
-0.1%
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International waterway freight
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Canada General cargo ships, average age between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 years | +3 years |
| 2024 | 35 years | +0 years |
| 2023 | 35 years | -3 years |
| 2022 | 38 years | +1 years |
| 2021 | 37 years | +1 years |
| 2020 | 36 years | -2 years |
| 2019 | 38 years | -1 years |
| 2018 | 39 years | -1 years |
| 2017 | 40 years | +2 years |
| 2016 | 38 years | -0 years |
| 2015 | 38 years | -0 years |
| 2014 | 39 years | -2 years |
| 2013 | 41 years | +1 years |
| 2012 | 40 years | -1 years |
| 2011 | 41 years |