Hapag-Lloyd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk
Side-by-side comparison of Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.
Hapag-Lloyd
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1847
- Alliance
- —
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A.P. Moller - Maersk
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Founded
- 1904
- Alliance
- —
At a glance
- Fleet size:A.P. Moller - Maersk
- Container fleet capacity:A.P. Moller - Maersk
- Ports covered:Hapag-Lloyd
- Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Hapag-Lloyd
- Annual revenue:A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ranking positions
Hapag-Lloyd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Fleet size
299 ships
715 ships
Container fleet capacity
2.0 M TEU
4.3 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
12.1 M TEU
Owned terminals
20
74
Global presence
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ports covered
600
374
Maritime lines
133
330
Countries of presence
139
130
Environmental impact
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
12.6 ktCO₂eq
34,168 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
—
533 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1 %
1.1 %
Business profile
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Annual revenue
18.3 B$
51.1 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Gemini Cooperation
Year established
1847
1,904
Safety
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Worker fatalities
0
4
Lost-time injury frequency
—
1.11
Environmental deep dive
Hapag-Lloyd has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Hapag-Lloyd43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Hapag-Lloyd12.6 ktCO₂eq
A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
Hapag-Lloyd—
A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt
Major oil spills
Hapag-Lloyd0
A.P. Moller - Maersk0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Hapag-Lloyd1 %
A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %
Demurrage & detention rates
Hapag-Lloyd
- Antwerp, Belgium20
- Antwerp, Belgium40
- Antwerp, Belgium20
- Antwerp, Belgium40
- Bremerhaven, Germany20
- Bremerhaven, Germany40
- Bremerhaven, Germany20
- Bremerhaven, Germany40
- Hamburg, Germany20
- Hamburg, Germany40
- Hamburg, Germany20
- Hamburg, Germany40
- Long Beach, USA20
- Long Beach, USA40
- Long Beach, USA20
- Long Beach, USA40
- Los Angeles, USA20
- Los Angeles, USA40
- Los Angeles, USA20
- Los Angeles, USA40
- New York, USA20
- New York, USA40
- New York, USA20
- New York, USA40
- Rotterdam, Netherlands20
- Rotterdam, Netherlands40
- Rotterdam, Netherlands20
- Rotterdam, Netherlands40
28 published rates
A.P. Moller - Maersk
- Antwerp, Belgium20
- Antwerp, Belgium40
- Antwerp, Belgium20
- Antwerp, Belgium40
- Bremerhaven, Germany20
- Bremerhaven, Germany40
- Bremerhaven, Germany20
- Bremerhaven, Germany40
- Hamburg, Germany20
- Hamburg, Germany40
- Hamburg, Germany20
- Hamburg, Germany40
- Long Beach, USA20
- Long Beach, USA40
- Long Beach, USA20
- Long Beach, USA40
- Los Angeles, USA20
- Los Angeles, USA40
- Los Angeles, USA20
- Los Angeles, USA40
- New York/New Jersey, USA20
- New York/New Jersey, USA40
- New York/New Jersey, USA20
- New York/New Jersey, USA40
- Rotterdam, Netherlands20
- Rotterdam, Netherlands40
- Rotterdam, Netherlands20
- Rotterdam, Netherlands40
- Valencia, Spain20
- Valencia, Spain40
- Valencia, Spain20
- Valencia, Spain40
32 published rates
Hapag-Lloyd vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: the verdict
Here is how Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet. Hapag-Lloyd offers the wider port coverage. Hapag-Lloyd is the more carbon-efficient carrier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hapag-Lloyd or A.P. Moller - Maersk the bigger carrier?▼
A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which is greener, Hapag-Lloyd or A.P. Moller - Maersk?▼
Hapag-Lloyd is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Hapag-Lloyd or A.P. Moller - Maersk?▼
Hapag-Lloyd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk headquartered?▼
Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while A.P. Moller - Maersk is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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