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Hamburg Süd vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Hamburg Süd logo

Hamburg Süd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:Hamburg Süd
  • Annual revenue:Hamburg Süd

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Hamburg Süd vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
130 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
350
335
Maritime lines
75
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
6 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
Independent
Year established
1871
1945

Safety

Metric
Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Hamburg Süd and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hamburg Süd
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Hamburg Süd vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Hamburg Süd and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. Hamburg Süd offers the wider port coverage. Hamburg Süd sails with Maersk Group subsidiary, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg Süd or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hamburg Süd or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

Hamburg Süd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hamburg Süd and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Hamburg Süd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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