Over the years, the company's fleet grew and by 1979 it had over 200 vessels and group tonnage of 20.5 million DWT, making it larger than the US and Soviet merchant fleets combined.
Over time, the company's fleet expanded, reaching over 200 vessels by 1979, with a total tonnage of 20.5 million DWT, surpassing the combined size of the US and Soviet merchant fleets.