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KAWA Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Company

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

KAWA Shipping logo

KAWA Shipping

Headquarters
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Founded
2023
Alliance
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vs
Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

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

KAWA Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

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

Global presence

Metric
KAWA Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ports covered
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520
Maritime lines
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300
Countries of presence
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155

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
KAWA Shipping
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Annual revenue
—
91.1 B$
Alliance
—
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
2023
1970

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

KAWA Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Company are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

KAWA Shipping—
Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

KAWA Shipping—
Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

KAWA Shipping—
Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt

Major oil spills

KAWA Shipping—
Mediterranean Shipping Company0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

KAWA Shipping—
Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

KAWA Shipping

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Mediterranean Shipping Company

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions →

KAWA Shipping vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: the verdict

Here is how KAWA Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Company compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet.

Frequently asked questions

Is KAWA Shipping or Mediterranean Shipping Company the bigger carrier?▼

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

Where are KAWA Shipping and Mediterranean Shipping Company headquartered?▼

KAWA Shipping is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, while Mediterranean Shipping Company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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