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Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Side-by-side comparison of Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Hamburg Süd logo

Hamburg Süd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
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
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Fleet size
130 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
3 M TEU
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Ports covered
350
520
Maritime lines
75
300
Countries of presence
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Hamburg Süd
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
Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Annual revenue
6 B$
91.1 B$
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1871
1970

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt

Major oil spills

Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hamburg Süd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %

Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: the verdict

Here is how Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. Hamburg Süd sails with Maersk Group subsidiary, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belongs to Independent (former 2M).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg Süd or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny the bigger carrier?

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

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hamburg Süd or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny headquartered?

Hamburg Süd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belong to?

Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M).

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