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Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs A.P. Moller - Maersk

Side-by-side comparison of Deutsche Afrika-Linien and A.P. Moller - Maersk across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

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Deutsche Afrika-Linien

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1941
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:Deutsche Afrika-Linien

Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Fleet size
1 ships
715 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.589 M TEU
4.4 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
Owned terminals
74

Global presence

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ports covered
374
Maritime lines
4
330
Countries of presence
47
130

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Annual revenue
51.1 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Year established
1941
1904

Safety

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Worker fatalities
4
Lost-time injury frequency
1.11

Environmental deep dive

Deutsche Afrika-Linien and A.P. Moller - Maersk are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt

Major oil spills

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %

Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: the verdict

Here is how Deutsche Afrika-Linien and A.P. Moller - Maersk compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet.

Frequently asked questions

Is Deutsche Afrika-Linien 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.

Where are Deutsche Afrika-Linien and A.P. Moller - Maersk headquartered?

Deutsche Afrika-Linien is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while A.P. Moller - Maersk is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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