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Hamburg Süd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk

Side-by-side comparison of Hamburg Süd and A.P. Moller - Maersk across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Hamburg Süd logo

Hamburg Süd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
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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
  • Ports covered:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Annual revenue:A.P. Moller - Maersk

Hamburg Süd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Fleet size
130 ships
715 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
Volume transported
3 M TEU
11.9 M TEU
Owned terminals
74

Global presence

Metric
Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ports covered
350
374
Maritime lines
75
330
Countries of presence
130

Environmental impact

Metric
Hamburg Süd
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
Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Annual revenue
6 B$
51.1 B$
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
Gemini Cooperation
Year established
1871
1904

Safety

Metric
Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Worker fatalities
4
Lost-time injury frequency
1.11

Environmental deep dive

Hamburg Süd and A.P. Moller - Maersk are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt

Major oil spills

Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hamburg Süd
A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %

Hamburg Süd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: the verdict

Here is how Hamburg Süd 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. Hamburg Süd sails with Maersk Group subsidiary, while A.P. Moller - Maersk belongs to Gemini Cooperation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg Süd 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, Hamburg Süd or A.P. Moller - Maersk?

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

Where are Hamburg Süd and A.P. Moller - Maersk headquartered?

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

Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and A.P. Moller - Maersk belong to?

Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while A.P. Moller - Maersk sails with Gemini Cooperation.

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