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Borchard Lines vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Side-by-side comparison of Borchard Lines and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Borchard Lines logo

Borchard Lines

Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1933
Alliance
Independent
vs
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Borchard Lines vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Fleet size
10 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Ports covered
20
520
Maritime lines
5
300
Countries of presence
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %

Business profile

Metric
Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1933
1970

Safety

Metric
Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Worker fatalities
5
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Borchard Lines and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt

Major oil spills

Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Borchard Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Borchard Lines

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Borchard Lines vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: the verdict

Here is how Borchard Lines and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. Borchard Lines sails with Independent, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belongs to Independent (former 2M).

Frequently asked questions

Is Borchard Lines or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny the bigger carrier?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Borchard Lines or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Borchard Lines and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny headquartered?

Borchard Lines is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which alliances do Borchard Lines and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belong to?

Borchard Lines is part of Independent, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M).

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