List of freight ship companies

This list of freight ship companies is arranged by country.

Companies listed own and/or operate bulk carriers, car carriers, container ships, Roll-on/roll-off (for freight), and tankers.

For a list of companies that own and operate passenger ships (cruise ships, cargo-passenger ships, and ferries), see List of passenger ship companies.

Key " " - Call sign or common name, ( ) - Parent company or conglomerate, > - Previous company name, >> - Company name in local language BC - Bulk carriers, CC - Car carriers, CS - Container ships, RR - Roll-on/Roll-off (for freight), TK - Tankers Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct Defunct