The gross tonnage of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership in the United States has reached 1,618, signifying a 46 (2.9%) increase compared to 2024.
Gross tonnage of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership by the United States
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
298
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
7,806
Measure:
thousands of tons
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United States General cargo ships, gross tonnage between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,618 | +46 |
| 2024 | 1,571 | +137 |
| 2023 | 1,434 | -13 |
| 2022 | 1,447 | -50 |
| 2021 | 1,498 | +75 |
| 2020 | 1,423 | +43 |
| 2019 | 1,381 | +57 |
| 2018 | 1,324 | -56 |
| 2017 | 1,380 | +21 |
| 2016 | 1,359 | +31 |
| 2015 | 1,328 | -68 |
| 2014 | 1,396 | -1,120 |
| 2013 | 2,516 | -83 |
| 2012 | 2,599 | -65 |
| 2011 | 2,664 |