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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Side-by-side comparison of A.P. Moller - Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL) across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Regional Container Lines (RCL) logo

Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Founded
1979
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Container fleet capacity:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Ports covered:A.P. Moller - Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Regional Container Lines (RCL): full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Fleet size
715 ships
35 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
0.1 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
Owned terminals
74

Global presence

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Ports covered
374
55
Maritime lines
330
20
Countries of presence
130

Environmental impact

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
34,168 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
533 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1.1 %

Business profile

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Annual revenue
51.1 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Independent
Year established
1904
1979

Safety

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Worker fatalities
4
Lost-time injury frequency
1.11

Environmental deep dive

A.P. Moller - Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL) are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq
Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Total waste

A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt
Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Major oil spills

A.P. Moller - Maersk0
Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %
Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

A.P. Moller - Maersk

197
Ships
6.68
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Regional Container Lines (RCL)

A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Regional Container Lines (RCL): the verdict

Here is how A.P. Moller - Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL) compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet. A.P. Moller - Maersk offers the wider port coverage. A.P. Moller - Maersk sails with Gemini Cooperation, while Regional Container Lines (RCL) belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is A.P. Moller - Maersk or Regional Container Lines (RCL) the bigger carrier?

A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, A.P. Moller - Maersk or Regional Container Lines (RCL)?

A.P. Moller - Maersk calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are A.P. Moller - Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL) headquartered?

A.P. Moller - Maersk is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Regional Container Lines (RCL) is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Which alliances do A.P. Moller - Maersk and Regional Container Lines (RCL) belong to?

A.P. Moller - Maersk is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Regional Container Lines (RCL) sails with Independent.

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