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Atlantic Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Atlantic Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Atlantic Container Line logo

Atlantic Container Line

Headquarters
Westfield, NJ, United States
Founded
1967
Alliance
Grimaldi Group subsidiary
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Atlantic Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
5 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
12
335
Maritime lines
4
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
5.16 B$
Alliance
Grimaldi Group subsidiary
Independent
Year established
1967
1945

Safety

Metric
Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Atlantic Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Atlantic Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

Atlantic Container Line

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Atlantic Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Atlantic Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Atlantic Container Line sails with Grimaldi Group subsidiary, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Atlantic Container Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Atlantic Container Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Atlantic Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Atlantic Container Line is headquartered in Westfield, NJ, United States, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Atlantic Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Atlantic Container Line is part of Grimaldi Group subsidiary, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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