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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNeptuneMaritimeMember" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNeptuneMaritimeMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNeptuneMaritimeMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">$14.7 Million Sale and Leaseback agreement - Neptune Maritime Leasing [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNeptuneMaritimeMember" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNeptuneMaritimeMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd#srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Geographical [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis" xlink:to="srt_StatementGeographicalAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2024/country-2024.xsd#country_GB" xlink:label="country_GB"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative Instrument [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_InterestRateCapsMember" xlink:label="gsl_InterestRateCapsMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_InterestRateCapsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Interest Rate Caps [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_InterestRateCapsMember" xlink:to="gsl_InterestRateCapsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SecondInterestRateCapsMember" xlink:label="gsl_SecondInterestRateCapsMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SecondInterestRateCapsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Second interest rate cap | Two USD one-month Libor interest rate caps [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SecondInterestRateCapsMember" xlink:to="gsl_SecondInterestRateCapsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FXOptionMember" xlink:label="gsl_FXOptionMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FXOptionMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">FX Option [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FXOptionMember" xlink:to="gsl_FXOptionMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselCostMember" xlink:label="gsl_VesselCostMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselCostMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel Gross Cost, as adjusted for impairment charges [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselCostMember" xlink:to="gsl_VesselCostMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AccumulatedDepreciationMember" xlink:label="gsl_AccumulatedDepreciationMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccumulatedDepreciationMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accumulated Depreciation [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccumulatedDepreciationMember" xlink:to="gsl_AccumulatedDepreciationMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NetBookValueMember" xlink:label="gsl_NetBookValueMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NetBookValueMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Net Book Value [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NetBookValueMember" xlink:to="gsl_NetBookValueMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_KetaAndAkitetaMember" xlink:label="gsl_KetaAndAkitetaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_KetaAndAkitetaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Keta And Akiteta [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_KetaAndAkitetaMember" xlink:to="gsl_KetaAndAkitetaMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AkitetaMember" xlink:label="gsl_AkitetaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AkitetaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Akiteta [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AkitetaMember" xlink:to="gsl_AkitetaMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_KetaMember" xlink:label="gsl_KetaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_KetaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Keta [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_KetaMember" xlink:to="gsl_KetaMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLAmstelMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLAmstelMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLAmstelMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">GSL Amstel [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GSLAmstelMember" xlink:to="gsl_GSLAmstelMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Lender Name [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027Member" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027Member"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">2027 Secured Notes (c) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027Member" xlink:to="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027Member_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherLoanFacilitiesMember" xlink:label="gsl_OtherLoanFacilitiesMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherLoanFacilitiesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Other Loan Facilities [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherLoanFacilitiesMember" xlink:to="gsl_OtherLoanFacilitiesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SydneyExpressMember" xlink:label="gsl_SydneyExpressMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SydneyExpressMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Sydney Express [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SydneyExpressMember" xlink:to="gsl_SydneyExpressMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IstanbulExpressMember" xlink:label="gsl_IstanbulExpressMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IstanbulExpressMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Istanbul Express [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IstanbulExpressMember" xlink:to="gsl_IstanbulExpressMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_BremerhavenExpressMember" xlink:label="gsl_BremerhavenExpressMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_BremerhavenExpressMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Bremerhaven Express [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_BremerhavenExpressMember" xlink:to="gsl_BremerhavenExpressMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLAlexandraMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLAlexandraMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLAlexandraMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">tbr GSL Alexandra [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GSLAlexandraMember" xlink:to="gsl_GSLAlexandraMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLSofiaMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLSofiaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLSofiaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">tbr GSL Sofia [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GSLSofiaMember" xlink:to="gsl_GSLSofiaMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLEffieMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLEffieMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLEffieMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">tbr GSL Effie [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GSLEffieMember" xlink:to="gsl_GSLEffieMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLLydiaMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLLydiaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLLydiaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">GSL Lydia [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GSLLydiaMember" xlink:to="gsl_GSLLydiaMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Financial Instrument [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SeniorSecuredTermLoanFacility2024Member" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredTermLoanFacility2024Member"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredTermLoanFacility2024Member_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">2024 Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (a) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SeniorSecuredTermLoanFacility2024Member" xlink:to="gsl_SeniorSecuredTermLoanFacility2024Member_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_MacquarieLoanMember" xlink:label="gsl_MacquarieLoanMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_MacquarieLoanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Macquarie loan (b) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_MacquarieLoanMember" xlink:to="gsl_MacquarieLoanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinMember" xlink:label="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">E.SUN, MICB, Cathay, Taishin Credit Facility (d) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinMember" xlink:to="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Sinopac Credit Facility (e) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_HCOBCACIBESUNCTBCTaishinCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_HCOBCACIBESUNCTBCTaishinCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_HCOBCACIBESUNCTBCTaishinCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">HCOB, CACIB, ESUN, CTBC, Taishin Credit Facility (f) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_HCOBCACIBESUNCTBCTaishinCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_HCOBCACIBESUNCTBCTaishinCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Deutsche Credit Facility (g) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_HCOBCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_HCOBCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_HCOBCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">HCOB Credit Facility (h) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_HCOBCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_HCOBCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">CACIB, Bank Sinopac, CTBC Credit Facility (i) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Chailease Credit Facility (j) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityMember" xlink:to="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIMember" xlink:label="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Syndicated Senior Secured Credit Facility (CACIB, ABN, First-Citizens &amp; Trust Company, Siemens, CTBC, Bank Sinopac, Palatine) (k) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIMember" xlink:to="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis_lbl"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityMember" xlink:label="gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwoInstallmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwoInstallmentsMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027IMember" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027IMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinIMember" xlink:label="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinIMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinIMember" xlink:to="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_BlueOceanJuniorCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:label="gsl_BlueOceanJuniorCreditFacilityIMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:to="gsl_SinopacCreditFacilityIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CACIBHCOBESUNCTBCTaishinMember" xlink:label="gsl_CACIBHCOBESUNCTBCTaishinMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FirstSixInstallmentsMember" xlink:to="gsl_FirstSixInstallmentsMember_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LastSixInstallmentsMember" xlink:to="gsl_LastSixInstallmentsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:label="gsl_DeutscheCreditFacilityIMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TrancheCMember" xlink:label="gsl_TrancheCMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TrancheCMember" xlink:to="gsl_TrancheCMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EachTrancheMember" xlink:label="gsl_EachTrancheMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EachTrancheMember" xlink:to="gsl_EachTrancheMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:label="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityIMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:to="gsl_CACIBBankSinopacCTBCCreditFacilityIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:label="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityIMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:to="gsl_ChaileaseCreditFacilityIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ThirtysixInstallmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_ThirtysixInstallmentsMember"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ThirtysixInstallmentsMember" xlink:to="gsl_ThirtysixInstallmentsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwentyFourInstallmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwentyFourInstallmentsMember"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIIIMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Extended $268.0 Million Syndicated Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackAgreementsMinshengMember" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackAgreementsMinshengMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwoSaleAndLeasebackAgreementDecember2024Member" xlink:label="gsl_TwoSaleAndLeasebackAgreementDecember2024Member"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FirstTwelveQuarterlyInstallmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_FirstTwelveQuarterlyInstallmentsMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EightInstalmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_EightInstalmentsMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwentyInstalmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwentyInstalmentsMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FifteenInstalmentsMember" xlink:label="gsl_FifteenInstalmentsMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_HayfinCapitalManagementIMember" xlink:label="gsl_HayfinCapitalManagementIMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EightPointZeroZeroPercentSeniorUnsecuredNotesDue2024Member" xlink:label="gsl_EightPointZeroZeroPercentSeniorUnsecuredNotesDue2024Member"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OnorafterDecember312021andpriortoDecember312022Member" xlink:label="gsl_OnorafterDecember312021andpriortoDecember312022Member"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OnorafterDecember312022andpriortoDecember312023Member" xlink:label="gsl_OnorafterDecember312022andpriortoDecember312023Member"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OnorafterDecember312023andpriortomaturityMember" xlink:label="gsl_OnorafterDecember312023andpriortomaturityMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwelveVesselsIMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwelveVesselsIMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_RedeemedNotesMember" xlink:label="gsl_RedeemedNotesMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_HellenicSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:label="gsl_HellenicSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_HellenicSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">$59.0 Million Hellenic Bank Credit Facility [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_HellenicSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIMember" xlink:to="gsl_HellenicSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLEleniMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLEleniMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLEleniMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">GSL Eleni [Member]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLGraniaMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLGraniaMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLGraniaMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">GSL Grania [Member]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GSLKalliopiMember" xlink:label="gsl_GSLKalliopiMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GSLKalliopiMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">GSL Kalliopi [Member]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AmendedandrestatedloanagreementMember" xlink:label="gsl_AmendedandrestatedloanagreementMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityAMember" xlink:label="gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityAMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityAMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">$76.0 Million Macquarie Bank Limited Credit Facility [member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityAMember" xlink:to="gsl_MacquarieCreditFacilityAMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityAMember" xlink:label="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityAMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityAMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">$268.0 Million Syndicated Senior Secured Credit Facility [member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityAMember" xlink:to="gsl_SyndicatedSeniorSecuredCreditFacilityAMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinAMember" xlink:label="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinAMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_E.SUNMICBCathayTaishinAMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">$60.0 Million E.SUN, MICB, Cathay, Taishin Credit Facility [member]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027AMember" xlink:label="gsl_SeniorSecuredNotes2027AMember"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd#srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:label="srt_MajorCustomersAxis"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:to="srt_MajorCustomersAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CMACGMMember" xlink:label="gsl_CMACGMMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CMACGMMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">CMA CGM [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CMACGMMember" xlink:to="gsl_CMACGMMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Concentration Risk Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Customer Concentration Risk [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_CustomerConcentrationRiskMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskByBenchmarkAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_RevenuesMember" xlink:label="gsl_RevenuesMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_RevenuesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Revenues [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_RevenuesMember" xlink:to="gsl_RevenuesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_MAERSKMember" xlink:label="gsl_MAERSKMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_MAERSKMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">MAERSK [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_MAERSKMember" xlink:to="gsl_MAERSKMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ZIMMember" xlink:label="gsl_ZIMMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ZIMMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">ZIM [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ZIMMember" xlink:to="gsl_ZIMMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CMACGMIMember" xlink:label="gsl_CMACGMIMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CMACGMIMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">CMA CGM [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CMACGMIMember" xlink:to="gsl_CMACGMIMember_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CMACGMIMember_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">CMA CGM [Member] [Default Label]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CMACGMIMember" xlink:to="gsl_CMACGMIMember_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TechnomarMember" xlink:label="gsl_TechnomarMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TechnomarMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Technomar [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TechnomarMember" xlink:to="gsl_TechnomarMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ThirdPartyManagersMember" xlink:label="gsl_ThirdPartyManagersMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ThirdPartyManagersMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Third Party Managers [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ThirdPartyManagersMember" xlink:to="gsl_ThirdPartyManagersMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ConchartMember" xlink:label="gsl_ConchartMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ConchartMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Conchart [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConchartMember" xlink:to="gsl_ConchartMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CommonClassA2019PlanMember" xlink:label="gsl_CommonClassA2019PlanMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CommonClassA2019PlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Common Class A | 2019 Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CommonClassA2019PlanMember" xlink:to="gsl_CommonClassA2019PlanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Sale of Stock [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsidiarySaleOfStockAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_January2021EquityOfferingMember" xlink:label="gsl_January2021EquityOfferingMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_January2021EquityOfferingMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">January 2021 Equity Offering [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_January2021EquityOfferingMember" xlink:to="gsl_January2021EquityOfferingMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Plan Name [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_PlanNameAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">2019 Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember" xlink:to="gsl_TwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd#srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Title and Position [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis" xlink:to="srt_TitleOfIndividualAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ExecutiveOfficersMember" xlink:label="gsl_ExecutiveOfficersMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ExecutiveOfficersMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Executive Officers [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ExecutiveOfficersMember" xlink:to="gsl_ExecutiveOfficersMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IncentiveStockMember" xlink:label="gsl_IncentiveStockMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IncentiveStockMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Incentive Stock [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IncentiveStockMember" xlink:to="gsl_IncentiveStockMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwoOtherEmployeesMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwoOtherEmployeesMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TwoOtherEmployeesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Two Other Employees [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TwoOtherEmployeesMember" xlink:to="gsl_TwoOtherEmployeesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_MemberOfSeniorManagementMember" xlink:label="gsl_MemberOfSeniorManagementMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_MemberOfSeniorManagementMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Member Of Senior Management [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_MemberOfSeniorManagementMember" xlink:to="gsl_MemberOfSeniorManagementMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd#srt_ManagementMember" xlink:label="srt_ManagementMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_ManagementMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Management [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_ManagementMember" xlink:to="srt_ManagementMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis" xlink:label="us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Investment Type [Axis]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis" xlink:to="us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SecondTrancheMember" xlink:label="gsl_SecondTrancheMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SecondTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Second Tranche [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SecondTrancheMember" xlink:to="gsl_SecondTrancheMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd#srt_MinimumMember" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="srt_MinimumMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Minimum [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="srt_MinimumMember" xlink:to="srt_MinimumMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ThirdTrancheMember" xlink:label="gsl_ThirdTrancheMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ThirdTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Third Tranche [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ThirdTrancheMember" xlink:to="gsl_ThirdTrancheMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FourthTrancheMember" xlink:label="gsl_FourthTrancheMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FourthTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Fourth Tranche [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FourthTrancheMember" xlink:to="gsl_FourthTrancheMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NewTwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember" xlink:label="gsl_NewTwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NewTwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">New 2021 Plan [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NewTwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember" xlink:to="gsl_NewTwoThousandNineteenIncentivePlanMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FirstTrancheMember" xlink:label="gsl_FirstTrancheMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FirstTrancheMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">First Tranche [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FirstTrancheMember" xlink:to="gsl_FirstTrancheMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SecondAndThirdTranchesMember" xlink:label="gsl_SecondAndThirdTranchesMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SecondAndThirdTranchesMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Second And Third Tranches [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SecondAndThirdTranchesMember" xlink:to="gsl_SecondAndThirdTranchesMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:label="gsl_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Non Executive Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:to="gsl_NonExecutiveDirectorsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EachNonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:label="gsl_EachNonExecutiveDirectorsMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EachNonExecutiveDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Each Non Executive Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EachNonExecutiveDirectorsMember" xlink:to="gsl_EachNonExecutiveDirectorsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TwoDirectorsMember" xlink:label="gsl_TwoDirectorsMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TwoDirectorsMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Two Directors [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TwoDirectorsMember" xlink:to="gsl_TwoDirectorsMember_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OneNewDirectorMember" xlink:label="gsl_OneNewDirectorMember"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OneNewDirectorMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">One New Director [Member]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OneNewDirectorMember" xlink:to="gsl_OneNewDirectorMember_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NonEmployeeDirectorMember_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Non Employee Director [Member]</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TimeDepositsAssetsCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of time deposits.</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total Current Restricted Cash</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accounts receivable, net</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Inventories</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryNet_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InventoryNet_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InventoryNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_InventoryNet_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Prepaid expenses and other current assets</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent_3_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Due from related parties</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Other Receivables, Net, Current</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherReceivablesNetCurrent_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableAfterAllowanceForCreditLossCurrentRelatedPartyTypeExtensibleEnumeration" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableAfterAllowanceForCreditLossCurrentRelatedPartyTypeExtensibleEnumeration"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_4_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConstructionInProgressGross1" xlink:to="gsl_ConstructionInProgressGross1_doc"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCosts_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCosts_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Other Assets, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative assets, net of current portion</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Non-current portion of derivative assets</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash, net of current portion</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total Non - Current Restricted Cash</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total non - current assets</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Assets, Noncurrent</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from 2027 Secured Notes</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Repayment of credit facilities and sale and leaseback</link:label>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents" xlink:to="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Cash received from interest rate caps</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments" xlink:to="us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NoncashInvestingItemsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Non-cash investing activities:</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NoncashInvestingItemsAbstract" xlink:to="gsl_NoncashInvestingItemsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueOfAssetsAcquired" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueOfAssetsAcquired"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueOfAssetsAcquired_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Acquisition of intangibles</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueOfAssetsAcquired" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueOfAssetsAcquired_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NoncashFinancingItemsAbstract" xlink:label="gsl_NoncashFinancingItemsAbstract"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NoncashFinancingItemsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Non-cash financing activities:</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NoncashFinancingItemsAbstract" xlink:to="gsl_NoncashFinancingItemsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCostsIncurredDuringNoncashOrPartialNoncashTransaction" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCostsIncurredDuringNoncashOrPartialNoncashTransaction"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCostsIncurredDuringNoncashOrPartialNoncashTransaction_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Unpaid offering costs</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCostsIncurredDuringNoncashOrPartialNoncashTransaction" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCostsIncurredDuringNoncashOrPartialNoncashTransaction_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivative assets/FX option</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives" xlink:to="us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Beginning balance, value</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Ending balance, value</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Equity, Attributable to Parent</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity_3_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Beginning balance,shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Ending balance,shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharesOutstanding_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party Transactions [Abstract]</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesAbstract_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Commitments And Contingencies - Charter Hire Receivable Table</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="gsl_DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesAbstract_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Commitments and Contingencies</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Share Capital</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsSharebasedPaymentsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Stock-Based Compensation</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock_lbl"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventsTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Subsequent events</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventsTextBlock_lbl"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Use of Estimates</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Cash and cash equivalents</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsPolicy"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsPolicy_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_InsurancePolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_InsurancePolicyTextBlock"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_InsurancePolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_InsurancePolicyTextBlock_doc"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AssetsHeldForSalePolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure for accounting policy for assets held for sale.</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred dry dock and special survey costs, net</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredChargesPolicyTextBlock_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicy"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Intangible assets and liabilities - charter agreements</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicy" xlink:to="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicy_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentImpairment" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentImpairment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentImpairment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Impairment of Long-lived assets</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentImpairment" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentImpairment_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred financing costs</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for preferred shares.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_PreferredSharesPolicyTextBlock_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomePolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomePolicyPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomePolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Other comprehensive income</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomePolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomePolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Revenue recognition and related expense</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Foreign currency transactions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicy"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Stock-based compensation</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicy" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicy_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Income taxes</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Disclosure of accounting policy for dividends.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_DividendsPolicyTextBlock_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Earnings per share</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRisk" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRisk"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRisk_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Risks Associated with Concentration</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRisk" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskCreditRisk_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_SegmentReportingPolicyPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SegmentReportingPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Segment Reporting</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SegmentReportingPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_SegmentReportingPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicy" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicy"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicy_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Value Measurement and Financial Instruments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicy" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicy_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative instruments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Recently issued accounting standards</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyPolicyTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipDescriptionTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipDescriptionTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipDescriptionTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Description of Business - Schedule of Vessels (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipDescriptionTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipDescriptionTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Restricted cash (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels in Operation - Schedule of Vessels in Operation (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels in Operation - Vessels Acquisitions 2024 (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock1" xlink:label="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Vessels in Operation - Vessels Acquisitions 2023 (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock1" xlink:to="gsl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionsTextBlock1_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredCostsCapitalizedPrepaidAndOtherAssetsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCapitalizedPrepaidAndOtherAssetsDisclosureTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCapitalizedPrepaidAndOtherAssetsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Deferred charges, net (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCapitalizedPrepaidAndOtherAssetsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredCostsCapitalizedPrepaidAndOtherAssetsDisclosureTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Intangible Liabilities/ Assets - Charter Agreements - Schedule of Intangible Liabilities (Table</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Schedule of intangible liabilities charter agreements.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfIntangibleLiabilitiesCharterAgreementsTableTextBlock_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Intangible Liabilities/ Assets - Charter Agreements - Aggregate Amortization of Intangible Liabilities (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherCurrentAssetsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherCurrentAssetsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherCurrentAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherCurrentAssetsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherCurrentAssetsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Inventories (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfInventoryCurrentTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeAssetsAtFairValueTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeAssetsAtFairValueTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeAssetsAtFairValueTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative Asset - Schedule of Derivative Assets (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeAssetsAtFairValueTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeAssetsAtFairValueTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accounts Payable (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accrued Liabilities (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long - Term Debt (Table</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt - Repayment Schedule (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Deferred Financing Costs (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of the components of deferred financing costs.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfDeferredFinancingCostsTableTextBlock_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SchedulesOfConcentrationOfRiskByRiskFactorTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_SchedulesOfConcentrationOfRiskByRiskFactorTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SchedulesOfConcentrationOfRiskByRiskFactorTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Time charter revenue - Operating revenue (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SchedulesOfConcentrationOfRiskByRiskFactorTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_SchedulesOfConcentrationOfRiskByRiskFactorTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Commitments and Contingencies - Charter Hire Receivable (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1" xlink:to="gsl_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTableTextBlock1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsAwardActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsAwardActivityTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsAwardActivityTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Share-Based Compensation (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsAwardActivityTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsAwardActivityTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Earnings/(Loss) per Share (Table)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTableTextBlock_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ConsolidationLessThanWhollyOwnedSubsidiaryParentOwnershipInterestEffectsOfChangesNetTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConsolidationLessThanWhollyOwnedSubsidiaryParentOwnershipInterestEffectsOfChangesNetTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConsolidationLessThanWhollyOwnedSubsidiaryParentOwnershipInterestEffectsOfChangesNetTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Consolidation, Less-than-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effect of Change [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConsolidationLessThanWhollyOwnedSubsidiaryParentOwnershipInterestEffectsOfChangesNetTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConsolidationLessThanWhollyOwnedSubsidiaryParentOwnershipInterestEffectsOfChangesNetTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName" xlink:label="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Country of Incorporation</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName" xlink:to="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">State or Country Name where an entity is incorporated.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName" xlink:to="gsl_EntityIncorporationCountryName_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselName" xlink:label="gsl_VesselName"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselName_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Vessel Name</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselName" xlink:to="gsl_VesselName_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselName_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The name of each vessel owned.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselName" xlink:to="gsl_VesselName_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits" xlink:label="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Capacity in TEUs</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits" xlink:to="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Capacity Of Vessels In Twenty Foot Equivalent Units.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits" xlink:to="gsl_CapacityOfVesselsInTwentyFootEquivalentUnits_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_YearBuilt" xlink:label="gsl_YearBuilt"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_YearBuilt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Year Built</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_YearBuilt" xlink:to="gsl_YearBuilt_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_YearBuilt_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Year Built</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_YearBuilt" xlink:to="gsl_YearBuilt_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate" xlink:label="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Earliest Charter Expiry Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate" xlink:to="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The earliest date that the charter expires.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate" xlink:to="gsl_EarliestCharterExpiryDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionsLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels purchased</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of vessels purchased by the company.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPurchased_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels sold</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels sold.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSold_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Aggregate purchase price</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Additions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Purchase Price</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeliveryDate" xlink:label="gsl_DeliveryDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeliveryDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Date of Delivery</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeliveryDate" xlink:to="gsl_DeliveryDate_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeliveryDate_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Delivery Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeliveryDate" xlink:to="gsl_DeliveryDate_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeliveryDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The delivery date of the vessel.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeliveryDate" xlink:to="gsl_DeliveryDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels owned</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels owned.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsOwned_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average capacity</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The weighted average age weighted by TEU capacity.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageAgeCapacity_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationRelatedText_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related Text</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EuaOutstandingReceivable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Outstanding EUA's receivables</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EuaOutstandingReceivable_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The outstanding amount of EUA's receivables from charterers</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EuaOutstandingReceivable" xlink:to="gsl_EuaOutstandingReceivable_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Allowances of doubtful accounts</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Capitalized interest</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLife_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon" xlink:label="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Estimated residual scrap value of vessels per lightweight ton (LWT)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon" xlink:to="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The estimated residual scrap rate per light-weight ton for the vessels in the fleet.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon" xlink:to="gsl_EstimatedResidualValueShipsPerLightweightTon_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod" xlink:label="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Transfer of Disposal Group Asset is Expected to Qualify for Recognition, Completion of Sale Period</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod" xlink:to="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Transfer of disposal group asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale period, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod" xlink:to="gsl_TransferOfDisposalGroupAssetIsExpectedToQualifyForRecognitionCompletionOfSalePeriod_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions" xlink:label="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Future charter rate assumptions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions" xlink:to="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Charter rates on expiry of existing charters, which are based on forecast charter rates, where relevant, for the four years from the date of the impairment test and a reversion to the historical mean for each vessel thereafter.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions" xlink:to="gsl_FutureCharterRateAssumptions_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure" xlink:to="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels recognized with impairment charge</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of vessels on which impairment charge was recognized.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsImpairmentChargeRecognized_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares" xlink:label="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Convertible securities converted shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares" xlink:to="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of convertible securities converted during the period.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares" xlink:to="gsl_ConvertibleSecuritiesConvertedShares_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Loss, before Reclassification, after tax</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1" xlink:to="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount, after tax and before reclassification, of gain (loss) from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as cash flow hedge included in assessment of hedge effectiveness</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1" xlink:to="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax1" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized gain on the interest rate caps</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax1" xlink:to="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax1_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Charter revenue</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1_doc"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesIncomeStatementLeaseRevenue1_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber" xlink:label="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of failed sale and leaseback transactions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber" xlink:to="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of failed sale and leaseback transactions.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber" xlink:to="gsl_SaleAndLeasebackTransactionsFailedNumber_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangement1" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangement1"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangement1" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangement1_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangement1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of sale leaseback transaction under the financing arrangement.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of subsidiaries</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number Of Subsidiaries.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfSubsidiaries_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of banks holding deposits</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfBanksHoldingDeposits_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of banks in which all of the company amounts are deposited, giving rise to a concentration of credit risk.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of Reportable Segments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments" xlink:to="us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative, Notional Amount</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeNotionalAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber" xlink:label="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of interest rate caps</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber" xlink:to="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of interest rate caps</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber" xlink:to="gsl_IntrerestRateCapsNumber_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeCapInterestRate" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeCapInterestRate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeCapInterestRate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative, Cap Interest Rate</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CapitalizedExpensesUnpaid" xlink:label="gsl_CapitalizedExpensesUnpaid"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CapitalizedExpensesUnpaid" xlink:to="gsl_CapitalizedExpensesUnpaid_lbl"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselDeliveryDate1" xlink:label="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate1"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The date of delivery of the vessel.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Collateral description</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityCollateral_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Collateral</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsPledgedAsCollateralUnderCreditFacilities" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPledgedAsCollateralUnderCreditFacilities"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPledgedAsCollateralUnderCreditFacilities_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels pledged as collateral under credit facilities.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPledgedAsCollateralUnderCreditFacilities" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsPledgedAsCollateralUnderCreditFacilities_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of unencumbered vessels</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of vessels which are unencumbered, free of claims by creditors.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfUnencumberedVessels_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselsImprovements" xlink:label="gsl_VesselsImprovements"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselsImprovements_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Advances for other vessel additions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselsImprovements" xlink:to="gsl_VesselsImprovements_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselsImprovements_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">This element represents costs for capitalized improvements of vessels.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselsImprovements" xlink:to="gsl_VesselsImprovements_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions" xlink:label="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Additions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions" xlink:to="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of capitalized dry-docking costs incurred during the period.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions" xlink:to="gsl_DeferredCostsAdditions_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of Deferred Charges</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredCharges_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings" xlink:label="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Period between scheduled regulatory drydockings</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings" xlink:to="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Period between scheduled drydockings.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings" xlink:to="gsl_PeriodBetweenScheduledDrydockings_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Opening balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Below Market Lease, Net, Total</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_3_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_4_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Below Market Lease, Net</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseNet_4_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Additions/(disposals)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Below Market Lease, Period Increase (Decrease)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeasePeriodIncreaseDecrease_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Amortization of Below Market Lease</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease" xlink:to="us-gaap_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLease_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextRollingTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextRollingTwelveMonths"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextRollingTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2025</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextRollingTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeNextRollingTwelveMonths_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearTwo"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2026</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearTwo_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearThree"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2027</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearThree_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFour"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2028</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFour_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFive"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2029</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingAfterYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingAfterYearFive"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2030</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingAfterYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_BelowMarketLeaseAmortizationIncomeRollingAfterYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average useful lives</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1" xlink:to="us-gaap_OperatingLeaseWeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTerm1_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Insurance and other claims</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivableCurrent_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Supplies_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Advances to suppliers and other assets</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Supplies" xlink:to="us-gaap_Supplies_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PrepaidInsurance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Prepaid insurances</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PrepaidInsurance" xlink:to="us-gaap_PrepaidInsurance_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Other</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Bunkers</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of bunker's inventory.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_BunkerInventoryCurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Lubricants</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of lubricants' inventory.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_LubricantsInventoryCurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EUAllowances" xlink:label="gsl_EUAllowances"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EUAllowances_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">EUAs</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EUAllowances" xlink:to="gsl_EUAllowances_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EUAllowances_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">EU emission allowances</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EUAllowances" xlink:to="gsl_EUAllowances_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Stores</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of stores' inventory.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_StoresInventoryCurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent" xlink:label="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Victualling</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of victualling supplies.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_VictuallingInventoryCurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Opening balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Closing balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative Asset</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeAssets_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativePremiumPaid" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativePremiumPaid"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativePremiumPaid_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">FX option premium</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativePremiumPaid" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativePremiumPaid_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized loss on derivatives asssts (interest rate caps)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps" xlink:to="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of unrealized loss on interest rate caps derivative.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps" xlink:to="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivativesInterestRateCaps_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Unrealized loss on FX option</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives" xlink:to="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of unrealized loss on FX derivative.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives" xlink:to="gsl_UnrealizedLossOnDerivatives_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Current portion of derivative assets (interest rate caps)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of current portion of interest rate caps derivative.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_doc"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Current portion of derivative assets (interest rate caps)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentInterestRateCaps_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Current portion of FX option</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of current portion of FX derivative.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_doc"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Current portion of FX option</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeAssetsCurrentFXOption_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative, Contract End Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeMaturityDates_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PayablePremiumAmount" xlink:label="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Payable amount premium</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount" xlink:to="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The premium amount paid to purchase option.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount" xlink:to="gsl_PayablePremiumAmount_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeExcludedComponentGainLossRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeExcludedComponentGainLossRecognizedInEarnings"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DerivativeExcludedComponentGainLossRecognizedInEarnings_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Derivative, Excluded Component, Gain (Loss), Recognized in Earnings</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DerivativeExcludedComponentGainLossRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:to="us-gaap_DerivativeExcludedComponentGainLossRecognizedInEarnings_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Suppliers, repairers</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors and repairers.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent" xlink:to="gsl_AccountsPayableToSuppliersAndRepairersCurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1" xlink:label="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Insurers, agents and brokers</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1" xlink:to="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount payable to other broker-dealer and clearing organization, including, but not limited to, security failed-to-receive, deposit received for security loaned, open transaction, and floor-brokerage payable.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1" xlink:to="gsl_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Payables to charterers</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers" xlink:to="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable to charterers.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers" xlink:to="gsl_AccountsPayableToCharterers_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable" xlink:label="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">EUAs</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable" xlink:to="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of EUAs payable</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable" xlink:to="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_doc"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">EUAs [Default Label]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable" xlink:to="gsl_EUAsAccountsPayable_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Other creditors</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AccruedExpenses" xlink:label="gsl_AccruedExpenses"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccruedExpenses_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accrued expenses</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccruedExpenses" xlink:to="gsl_AccruedExpenses_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AccruedExpenses_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for expenses.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AccruedExpenses" xlink:to="gsl_AccruedExpenses_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Accrued interest</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Line of Credit Facility [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Outstanding amount</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Gross</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SeniorNotes" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Senior Notes</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SeniorNotes" xlink:to="us-gaap_SeniorNotes_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebt" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Total borrowings</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebt" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebt_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Outstanding amount</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiability_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetBookValue" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetBookValue"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetBookValue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Total Sale and Leaseback Agreements</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetBookValue" xlink:to="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetBookValue_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total borrowings</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Total</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Debt and Lease Obligation</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Current portion of Sale and Leaseback Agreements (l,m,n,0)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, Current</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/negatedLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Less: Deferred financing costs (u)</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Opening balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Closing balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_3_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_4_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Debt Issuance Costs, Net</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet" xlink:to="us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet_4_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Non-current portion of Long-Term Debt</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Maximum Borrowing Capacity</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfTranches" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfTranches"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfTranches_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of tranches</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfTranches" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfTranches_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfTranches_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of tranches.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfTranches" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfTranches_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DrawnDownDate" xlink:label="gsl_DrawnDownDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DrawnDownDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Drawn down date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DrawnDownDate" xlink:to="gsl_DrawnDownDate_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DrawnDownDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The date when the facility was drawn down.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DrawnDownDate" xlink:to="gsl_DrawnDownDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Maturity date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Date the credit facility terminates, in YYYY-MM format.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Repayment installments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Number of Repayments Installments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of repayment installments of a credit facility agreement.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfRepaymentInstalment_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Frequency of payments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_3_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Frequency of Payments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityFrequencyOfPayments_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Periodic Payment</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityPeriodicPayment_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Balloon Payment to be Paid</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope" xlink:label="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Description of Scope</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope" xlink:to="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Description of the scope of the credit facility arrangement.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope" xlink:to="gsl_CreditFacilityDescriptionOfScope_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate1_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRepurchasedFaceAmount_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Repurchased Face Amount</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentDescriptionOfVariableRateBasis_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Description of Variable Rate Basis</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FeesOnRepaymentsOfDebt_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The fees incurred for repayments of debt.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FeesOnRepaymentsOfDebt" xlink:to="gsl_FeesOnRepaymentsOfDebt_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment" xlink:label="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Deduction from the balloon installment</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment" xlink:to="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Deduction from the balloon installment.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment" xlink:to="gsl_DeductionFromTheBalloonInstallment_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of cash inflow after closing and debt issuance costs received by a seller-lessee in a sale-leaseback recognized in financing activities.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivitiesI_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberLoanTranches" xlink:label="gsl_NumberLoanTranches"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberLoanTranches_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of loan tranches</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberLoanTranches" xlink:to="gsl_NumberLoanTranches_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberLoanTranches_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of tranches under the credit facility.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberLoanTranches" xlink:to="gsl_NumberLoanTranches_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of sale and leaseback agreements</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The number of sale and leaseback agreements.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfSaleAndLeasebackAgreements_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDate" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Sale Leaseback Transaction, Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDate" xlink:to="us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDate_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of Repayment Installments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of repayment installments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfRepaymentInstallment_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Quarterly Rental Payments</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of the quarterly rental payments due under the lease entered into in connection with the transactions involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionQuarterlyRentalPayments1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PurchaseObligation" xlink:label="us-gaap_PurchaseObligation"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PurchaseObligation_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Purchase Obligation</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PurchaseObligation" xlink:to="us-gaap_PurchaseObligation_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Maturity Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Date the finance lease liability terminates, in MM-YY format.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDates_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AdvanceHire" xlink:label="gsl_AdvanceHire"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AdvanceHire_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Advance Hire</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AdvanceHire" xlink:to="gsl_AdvanceHire_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AdvanceHire_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount that has been refundable to the entity that represents the paid in advance.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AdvanceHire" xlink:to="gsl_AdvanceHire_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2025</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling 12 Months</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextRollingTwelveMonths_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2026</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearTwo_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2027</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Three</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearThree_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2028</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Four</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFour_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2029</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Five</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingYearFive_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingAfterYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingAfterYearFive"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingAfterYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2030 and thereafter</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingAfterYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRollingAfterYearFive_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Redemption Price, Percentage</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentage_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Net proceeds from issuance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from Issuance of Redeemable Preferred Stock</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfRedeemablePreferredStock_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NotesPayableFairValueDisclosure" xlink:to="us-gaap_NotesPayableFairValueDisclosure_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_GainLossOnRepurchaseOfDebtInstrument_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Gain (Loss) on Repurchase of Debt Instrument</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Expiration Date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1" xlink:to="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate1_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance date of debt instrument</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Issuance date of debt instrument [Default Label]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2" xlink:to="gsl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitiationDate2_2_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PrepaymentDate_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Prepayment date</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PrepaymentDate" xlink:to="gsl_PrepaymentDate_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PrepaymentDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The date when the facility was prepaid.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PrepaymentDate" xlink:to="gsl_PrepaymentDate_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Covenant Description</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantDescription_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantCompliance_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Covenant Compliance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantCompliance" xlink:to="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCovenantCompliance_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_DisaggregationOfRevenueLineItems_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Percentage of revenue</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1" xlink:to="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party Transaction [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Related Party Transaction [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage" xlink:label="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Percentage of revenue</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage" xlink:to="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage" xlink:to="gsl_ConcentrationRiskPercentage_3_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Number of ships under technical management</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of vessels under technical management.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfVesselsUnderTechnicalManagement_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Management fees</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProfessionalAndContractServicesExpense_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Time charter and voyage expenses-related parties</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts" xlink:to="us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Broker fee commission percentage</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage" xlink:to="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The percentage of the broker' commission after commercial management agreements.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage" xlink:to="gsl_BrokerFeeCommissionPercentage_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2025</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueNextTwelveMonths_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearTwo_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2027</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearThree_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2028</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFour_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">December 31, 2029</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDueYearFive_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Total</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_2_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue" xlink:to="us-gaap_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPaymentsDue_2_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTable"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTable_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Stock, Class of Stock [Table]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Classes of common shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of classes of common stock.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesIssuedInPeriod_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare" xlink:to="us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity | $</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity" xlink:to="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DividendsPayableAmountPerShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DividendsPayableAmountPerShare" xlink:to="us-gaap_DividendsPayableAmountPerShare_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1" xlink:label="gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends payable date</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Date the holder must own the stock to be entitled to the dividend.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1" xlink:to="gsl_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_Dividends1" xlink:label="gsl_Dividends1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_Dividends1_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividend Paid</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_Dividends1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of paid and unpaid cash, stock, and paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends declared, for example, but not limited to, common and preferred stock.</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear" xlink:to="us-gaap_DividendPayableDateToBePaidDayMonthAndYear_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_DividendsPayableDateOfRecordDayMonthAndYear" xlink:label="us-gaap_DividendsPayableDateOfRecordDayMonthAndYear"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_DividendsPayableDateOfRecordDayMonthAndYear_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends Payable, Date of Record</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_Dividends_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Dividends</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_Dividends" xlink:to="us-gaap_Dividends_lbl"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PreferredStockIssueDescription" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockIssueDescription"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockIssueDescription_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred stock issue description.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PreferredStockIssueDescription" xlink:to="gsl_PreferredStockIssueDescription_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockRedemptionPricePerDepositoryShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Redemption price per depositary share</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockRedemptionPricePerDepositoryShare_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Stock Redemption Price Per Depository Share.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionTerms" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionTerms"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare" xlink:to="us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DepositarySharesOutstanding" xlink:label="gsl_DepositarySharesOutstanding"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DepositarySharesOutstanding_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Desositary shares outstanding</link:label>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DepositarySharesOutstanding_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of shares issued which are neither cancelled nor held in treasury.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xml:lang="en-US">Unvested, Number of Units, opening balance</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber" xlink:to="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAbstract_lbl"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAndDiluted" xlink:to="gsl_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAndDiluted_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAndDiluted_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Net income or loss for the period in instances when basic and diluted earnings are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAndDiluted" xlink:to="gsl_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasicAndDiluted_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingDilutedDisclosureItemsAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Denominator:</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingDilutedDisclosureItemsAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingDilutedDisclosureItemsAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of [basic] shares or units, excluding adjustment for contingently issuable units and units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasicExcludingRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutServiceConditions_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Plus weighted average number of RSUs with service conditions</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Weighted average number of Restricted Stick Units (RSUs) with service conditions.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions" xlink:to="gsl_WeightedAverageNumberOfRestrictedStockUnitsWithServiceConditions_doc"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Basic earnings per share:</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasicAbstract_lbl"/>
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    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDilutedAbstract_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Diluted earnings per share:</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDilutedAbstract" xlink:to="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDilutedAbstract_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventTable_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Subsequent Event [Line Items]</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems" xlink:to="us-gaap_SubsequentEventLineItems_lbl"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease" xlink:label="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease_lbl" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xml:lang="en-US">Dividend increase</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease" xlink:to="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease_lbl"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of dividends increase during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease" xlink:to="gsl_CommonStockDividendPerShareIncrease_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselDeliveryDate" xlink:label="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The date of delivery of the vessel.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate" xlink:to="gsl_VesselDeliveryDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DeferredCostsWriteOff" xlink:label="gsl_DeferredCostsWriteOff"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DeferredCostsWriteOff_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Write-off of amounts previously capitalized as deferred costs.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DeferredCostsWriteOff" xlink:to="gsl_DeferredCostsWriteOff_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLeases" xlink:label="gsl_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLeases"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLeases_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of non-cash amortization of intangible liability for below market leases.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLeases" xlink:to="gsl_AmortizationOfBelowMarketLeases_doc"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfVesselsSecuredToNotes" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfVesselsSecuredToNotes"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DebtInstrumentRepurchasePricePercentage" xlink:label="gsl_DebtInstrumentRepurchasePricePercentage"/>
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    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DebtInstrumentRepurchasePricePercentage" xlink:to="gsl_DebtInstrumentRepurchasePricePercentage_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_CapitalizedCostsRelatingToDryDocking" xlink:label="gsl_CapitalizedCostsRelatingToDryDocking"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PreferredStockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PeriodFromImpairmentTestDateInWhichAfterCurrentCharterExpiresForecastRatesAdopted" xlink:label="gsl_PeriodFromImpairmentTestDateInWhichAfterCurrentCharterExpiresForecastRatesAdopted"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDate" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityDate"/>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of payment greater than the preceding installment payments to be paid at final maturity date of finance lease liability.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityPeriodicPaymentTermsBalloonPaymentToBePaid_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VotingInterest" xlink:label="gsl_VotingInterest"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VotingInterest_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Voting interest.</link:label>
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    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivable1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future rental payments receivable within the third year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future rental payments receivable within the fourth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future rental payments receivable within one year of the balance sheet date under an operating lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future rental payments receivable within the second year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future minimum lease payments receivable under operating leases for periods greater than five years following the balance sheet date.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities1" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of cash inflow after closing and debt issuance costs received by a seller-lessee in a sale-leaseback recognized in financing activities.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities1" xlink:to="gsl_SaleLeasebackTransactionNetProceedsFinancingActivities1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NumberOfSharesSold" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSharesSold"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NumberOfSharesSold_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of shares sold.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NumberOfSharesSold" xlink:to="gsl_NumberOfSharesSold_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PreferredStockDepositorySharesIssued" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockDepositorySharesIssued"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PreferredStockDepositorySharesIssued_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Preferred Stock Depository Shares Issued.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PreferredStockDepositorySharesIssued" xlink:to="gsl_PreferredStockDepositorySharesIssued_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues1" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of new stock issued during the period.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues1" xlink:to="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsMaximumValueOfGrantsInPeriod" xlink:label="gsl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsMaximumValueOfGrantsInPeriod"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsMaximumValueOfGrantsInPeriod_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The maximum value of shares that may be granted to any non-employee director in any one calendar year, under the equity-based compensation plan.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsMaximumValueOfGrantsInPeriod" xlink:to="gsl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsMaximumValueOfGrantsInPeriod_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DebtServiceCoverageRatio1" xlink:label="gsl_DebtServiceCoverageRatio1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DebtServiceCoverageRatio1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Ratio of cash flow to cash flow debt service.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DebtServiceCoverageRatio1" xlink:to="gsl_DebtServiceCoverageRatio1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeasesI" xlink:label="gsl_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeasesI"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeasesI_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of non-cash amortization of intangible asset (liability) for above and below market leases.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeasesI" xlink:to="gsl_AmortizationOfAboveAndBelowMarketLeasesI_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest1" xlink:label="gsl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest1" xlink:to="gsl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax1" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss).</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax1" xlink:to="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent1" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from finance lease, classified as current.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent1" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiability1" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiability1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiability1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from finance lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiability1" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiability1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityICurrent" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityICurrent"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityICurrent_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from finance lease, classified as current.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityICurrent" xlink:to="gsl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityICurrent_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DerivativeInceptionDates1" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeInceptionDates1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DerivativeInceptionDates1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Date the entity entered into the derivative contract, in YYYY-MM format.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DerivativeInceptionDates1" xlink:to="gsl_DerivativeInceptionDates1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_LessPlusDeferredFinanceCostsGross" xlink:label="gsl_LessPlusDeferredFinanceCostsGross"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_LessPlusDeferredFinanceCostsGross_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_LessPlusDeferredFinanceCostsGross" xlink:to="gsl_LessPlusDeferredFinanceCostsGross_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset1" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset1"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset1_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of lessee's right to use underlying asset under operating lease.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset1" xlink:to="gsl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset1_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeNet" xlink:label="gsl_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeNet"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeNet_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of gain (loss) on interest rate cap,derivatives.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeNet" xlink:to="gsl_GainLossOnInterestRateDerivativeNet_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_UnpaidCapitalizedExpenses" xlink:label="gsl_UnpaidCapitalizedExpenses"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnpaidCapitalizedExpenses_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of capitalized expenses that is not paid yet.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnpaidCapitalizedExpenses" xlink:to="gsl_UnpaidCapitalizedExpenses_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_UnpaidDeferredFinancingCosts" xlink:label="gsl_UnpaidDeferredFinancingCosts"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_UnpaidDeferredFinancingCosts_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Future cash outflow to pay for financing costs.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_UnpaidDeferredFinancingCosts" xlink:to="gsl_UnpaidDeferredFinancingCosts_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_NetIncomeLoss2" xlink:label="gsl_NetIncomeLoss2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_NetIncomeLoss2_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_NetIncomeLoss2" xlink:to="gsl_NetIncomeLoss2_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock2" xlink:label="gsl_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock2_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock2" xlink:to="gsl_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock2_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax2" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax2_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax2" xlink:to="gsl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax2_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues2" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues2_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues2" xlink:to="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues2_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_OtherAssetsNoncurrentPortion" xlink:label="gsl_OtherAssetsNoncurrentPortion"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_OtherAssetsNoncurrentPortion_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of non current asset portion from straight line.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_OtherAssetsNoncurrentPortion" xlink:to="gsl_OtherAssetsNoncurrentPortion_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_VesselSaleDate" xlink:label="gsl_VesselSaleDate"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_VesselSaleDate_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The date of vessel sale.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_VesselSaleDate" xlink:to="gsl_VesselSaleDate_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AmountReclassificationOfDebtPremiumsPaid" xlink:label="gsl_AmountReclassificationOfDebtPremiumsPaid"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AmountReclassificationOfDebtPremiumsPaid_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount of reclasiffy debt premiums paid from current financial statements, which may be different from prior year's financial statements</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AmountReclassificationOfDebtPremiumsPaid" xlink:to="gsl_AmountReclassificationOfDebtPremiumsPaid_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_AmountRealizedOnOCIAndReclassifiedToEarnings" xlink:label="gsl_AmountRealizedOnOCIAndReclassifiedToEarnings"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_AmountRealizedOnOCIAndReclassifiedToEarnings_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">The amount realized on OCI and reclassified to earnings.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_AmountRealizedOnOCIAndReclassifiedToEarnings" xlink:to="gsl_AmountRealizedOnOCIAndReclassifiedToEarnings_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodOfferingCost" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodOfferingCost"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodOfferingCost_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Offering cost of stock issued.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodOfferingCost" xlink:to="gsl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodOfferingCost_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DisposalsOfBelowMarketLeases" xlink:label="gsl_DisposalsOfBelowMarketLeases"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DisposalsOfBelowMarketLeases_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Amount of disposals of intangible liability for below market leases.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DisposalsOfBelowMarketLeases" xlink:to="gsl_DisposalsOfBelowMarketLeases_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IncreaseGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:label="gsl_IncreaseGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IncreaseGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Increase of general and administrative expenses due to correct the valuation of share based compensation.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IncreaseGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="gsl_IncreaseGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DecreaseNetIncomeLoss" xlink:label="gsl_DecreaseNetIncomeLoss"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DecreaseNetIncomeLoss_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Decrease of net income due to correct the valuation of share based compensation.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DecreaseNetIncomeLoss" xlink:to="gsl_DecreaseNetIncomeLoss_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_IncreaseAdditionalPaidInCapital" xlink:label="gsl_IncreaseAdditionalPaidInCapital"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_IncreaseAdditionalPaidInCapital_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Increase of additional paid in capital due to correct the valuation of share based compensation.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_IncreaseAdditionalPaidInCapital" xlink:to="gsl_IncreaseAdditionalPaidInCapital_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_DecreaseRetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:label="gsl_DecreaseRetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_DecreaseRetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Decrease of retained earnings due to correct the valuation of share based compensation.</link:label>
    <link:labelArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="gsl_DecreaseRetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:to="gsl_DecreaseRetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_doc"/>
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="gsl-20241231.xsd#gsl_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares2" xlink:label="gsl_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares2"/>
    <link:label xlink:type="resource" xlink:label="gsl_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares2_doc" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xml:lang="en-US">Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period.</link:label>
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