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Borchard Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Borchard Lines logo

Borchard Lines

Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1933
Alliance
Independent
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

Borchard Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
10 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
20
335
Maritime lines
5
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Borchard Lines
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
Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent
Year established
1933
1945

Safety

Metric
Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Borchard Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Borchard Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Borchard Lines

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Borchard Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Borchard Lines 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. Borchard Lines sails with Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Borchard Lines 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, Borchard Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Borchard Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Borchard Lines is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Borchard Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Borchard Lines is part of Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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