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

Hamburg Süd
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1871
- Alliance
- Maersk Group subsidiary

Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)
At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Hamburg Süd 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).
Hamburg Süd
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Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: the verdict
Here is how Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Company compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Company offers the wider port coverage. Hamburg Süd sails with Maersk Group subsidiary, while Mediterranean Shipping Company belongs to Independent (former 2M).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamburg Süd or Mediterranean Shipping Company the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Hamburg Süd or Mediterranean Shipping Company?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Company headquartered?▼
Hamburg Süd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Company belong to?▼
Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M).
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