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

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
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Hamburg Süd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Hamburg Süd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
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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