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Maersk Line Limited vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Maersk Line Limited and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Maersk Line Limited logo

Maersk Line Limited

Headquarters
Florham Park, United States
Founded
1983
Alliance
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vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Maersk Line Limited vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
20 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
—
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
—
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
0

Global presence

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
300
335
Maritime lines
—
107
Countries of presence
—
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
—
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
—
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
—
5.16 B$
Alliance
—
Independent
Year established
1983
1945

Safety

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
—
0
Lost-time injury frequency
—
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Maersk Line Limited and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Maersk Line Limited—
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Maersk Line Limited—
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Maersk Line Limited—
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Maersk Line Limited—
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Maersk Line Limited

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ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Maersk Line Limited vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Maersk Line Limited and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Maersk Line Limited or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?▼

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Maersk Line Limited or ZIM Integrated Shipping?▼

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Maersk Line Limited and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?▼

Maersk Line Limited is headquartered in Florham Park, United States, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

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