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

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1941
- Alliance
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Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)
At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Container fleet capacity:Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Ranking positions
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Company are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
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Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: the verdict
Here is how Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Company compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deutsche Afrika-Linien or Mediterranean Shipping Company the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Where are Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Mediterranean Shipping Company headquartered?▼
Deutsche Afrika-Linien is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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