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China United Lines vs A.P. Moller - Maersk

Side-by-side comparison of China United Lines and A.P. Moller - Maersk across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

China United Lines logo

China United Lines

Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
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Alliance
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A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation

At a glance

  • Fleet size:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Container fleet capacity:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Ports covered:A.P. Moller - Maersk

China United Lines vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
China United Lines
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Fleet size
15 ships
715 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.025 M TEU
4.4 M TEU
Volume transported
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11.9 M TEU
Owned terminals
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74

Global presence

Metric
China United Lines
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ports covered
48
374
Maritime lines
30
330
Countries of presence
20
130

Environmental impact

Metric
China United Lines
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
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48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
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34,168 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
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533 kt
Major oil spills
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0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
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1.1 %

Business profile

Metric
China United Lines
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Annual revenue
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51.1 B$
Alliance
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Gemini Cooperation
Year established
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1904

Safety

Metric
China United Lines
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Worker fatalities
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4
Lost-time injury frequency
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1.11

Environmental deep dive

China United Lines and A.P. Moller - Maersk are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

China United Lines—
A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

China United Lines—
A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

China United Lines—
A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt

Major oil spills

China United Lines—
A.P. Moller - Maersk0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

China United Lines—
A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

China United Lines

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A.P. Moller - Maersk

197
Ships
6.68
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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China United Lines vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: the verdict

Here is how China United Lines and A.P. Moller - Maersk compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet. A.P. Moller - Maersk offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is China United Lines or A.P. Moller - Maersk the bigger carrier?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, China United Lines or A.P. Moller - Maersk?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are China United Lines and A.P. Moller - Maersk headquartered?▼

China United Lines is headquartered in Shanghai, China, while A.P. Moller - Maersk is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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