Washington, D.C., April 28 2025 – New analysis from S&P Global, released today by the World Shipping Council, highlights the critical role of the liner shipping industry in the U.S. economy.
The report independently quantifies the annual impact of the liner shipping industry – across key metrics including GDP contribution, employment, wages, sales activity, and government revenues.
Key findings from the report show that liner shipping (container and vehicle carriers):
- Supports 6.4 million U.S....