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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 logo

Hapag-Lloyd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1847
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
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A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation

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

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
2.3 M TEU
4.4 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
11.9 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
1904

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. Hapag-Lloyd sails with Gemini Cooperation, while A.P. Moller - Maersk belongs to Gemini Cooperation.

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.

Which alliances do Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk belong to?

Hapag-Lloyd is part of Gemini Cooperation, while A.P. Moller - Maersk sails with Gemini Cooperation.

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