The average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership in the United Kingdom has reached 30 years, signifying a 3 years (12.4%) increase compared to 2024.
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:
298
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
7,806
Measure:
Years
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United Kingdom General cargo ships, average age between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 years | +3 years |
| 2024 | 27 years | +2 years |
| 2023 | 25 years | +3 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 |