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Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Side-by-side comparison of Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Deutsche Afrika-Linien logo

Deutsche Afrika-Linien

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1941
Alliance
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
  • Container fleet capacity:Deutsche Afrika-Linien

Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Fleet size
1 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.589 M TEU
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Ports covered
520
Maritime lines
4
300
Countries of presence
47
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
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
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1941
1970

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt

Major oil spills

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Deutsche Afrika-Linien

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: the verdict

Here is how Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet.

Frequently asked questions

Is Deutsche Afrika-Linien or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny the bigger carrier?

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

Where are Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny headquartered?

Deutsche Afrika-Linien is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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