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

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1941
- Alliance
- —

ZIM Integrated Shipping
- Headquarters
- Haifa, Israel
- Founded
- 1945
- Alliance
- Independent
At a glance
- Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
- Container fleet capacity:Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Ranking positions
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Deutsche Afrika-Linien and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict
Here is how Deutsche Afrika-Linien and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deutsche Afrika-Linien or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?▼
ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Where are Deutsche Afrika-Linien and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?▼
Deutsche Afrika-Linien is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.
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