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ICO Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

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

ICO Shipping logo

ICO Shipping

Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2008
Alliance
Independent
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
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

ICO Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Fleet size
8 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Ports covered
15
520
Maritime lines
6
300
Countries of presence
155

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
2008
1970

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

ICO Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt

Major oil spills

ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

ICO Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

ICO Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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ICO Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Compagny: the verdict

Here is how ICO Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. ICO Shipping sails with Independent, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belongs to Independent (former 2M).

Frequently asked questions

Is ICO Shipping 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 carrier has wider coverage, ICO Shipping or Mediterranean Shipping Compagny?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are ICO Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny headquartered?

ICO Shipping is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which alliances do ICO Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Compagny belong to?

ICO Shipping is part of Independent, while Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M).

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