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Hapag-Lloyd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Side-by-side comparison of Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Hapag-Lloyd logo

Hapag-Lloyd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1847
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Hapag-Lloyd
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Hapag-Lloyd vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Fleet size
299 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
2.3 M TEU
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
20
48

Global presence

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Ports covered
600
520
Maritime lines
133
300
Countries of presence
139
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
12.6 ktCO₂eq
33,046 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1 %
4 %

Business profile

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Annual revenue
18.3 B$
91.1 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1847
1970

Safety

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Worker fatalities
0
5
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hapag-Lloyd43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hapag-Lloyd12.6 ktCO₂eq
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Hapag-Lloyd
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt

Major oil spills

Hapag-Lloyd0
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hapag-Lloyd1 %
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %

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 Compagny

  • 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 Compagny: the verdict

Here is how Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Hapag-Lloyd offers the wider port coverage. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Hapag-Lloyd sails with Gemini Cooperation, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belongs to Independent (former 2M).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny the bigger carrier?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hapag-Lloyd or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny?

Hapag-Lloyd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny headquartered?

Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which alliances do Hapag-Lloyd and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belong to?

Hapag-Lloyd is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M).

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