Hapag-Lloyd vs Mediterranean Shipping Company
Side-by-side comparison of Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Company across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.
Hapag-Lloyd
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1847
- Alliance
- Gemini Cooperation
Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)
At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Ports covered:Hapag-Lloyd
- Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Hapag-Lloyd vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Mediterranean Shipping Company has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
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
Mediterranean Shipping Company
- 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 Mediterranean Shipping Company: the verdict
Here is how Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Company compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Hapag-Lloyd offers the wider port coverage. Mediterranean Shipping Company is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Hapag-Lloyd sails with Gemini Cooperation, while Mediterranean Shipping Company belongs to Independent (former 2M).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Company the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which is greener, Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Company?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Company?▼
Hapag-Lloyd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Company headquartered?▼
Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which alliances do Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Company belong to?▼
Hapag-Lloyd is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M).
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