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

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
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Hamburg Süd and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
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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