In the United Kingdom, the average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership currently stands at 25 years, reflecting an increase of 2 years (7.9%) since 2023.
Average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership by the United Kingdom
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
287
Date range: 2011 to 2024
Points:
7,602
Measure:
Years
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General cargo ships, average age
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0.47%
+0%
(2024)
Shipping connectivity index annual growth
0.41%
-1.15%
(2024 Q3)
Ship recycling percentage
0.02%
+0.02%
(2023)
International waterway freight
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+305
(2022)
Petrol fuel deliveries
114.65
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(2023)
United Kingdom General cargo ships, average age between 2011 and 2024
| Period | General cargo ships, average age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 years | +2 years |
| 2023 | 23 years | +1 years |
| 2022 | 22 years | +1 years |
| 2021 | 21 years | +0 years |
| 2020 | 20 years | -0 years |
| 2019 | 21 years | +2 years |
| 2018 | 19 years | +0 years |
| 2017 | 19 years | -8 years |
| 2016 | 27 years | +1 years |
| 2015 | 26 years | +1 years |
| 2014 | 25 years | +1 years |
| 2013 | 24 years | +1 years |
| 2012 | 23 years | -1 years |
| 2011 | 23 years |