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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Tropical Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of A.P. Moller - Maersk and Tropical Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Tropical Shipping logo

Tropical Shipping

Headquarters
Riviera Beach, United States
Founded
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Alliance
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At a glance

  • Fleet size:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Container fleet capacity:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Annual revenue:A.P. Moller - Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Tropical Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Tropical Shipping
Fleet size
715 ships
18 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
0.015 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
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Owned terminals
74
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Global presence

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Tropical Shipping
Ports covered
374
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Maritime lines
330
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Countries of presence
130
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Environmental impact

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

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Tropical Shipping
Annual revenue
51.1 B$
0.35 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
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Year established
1904
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Safety

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Tropical Shipping
Worker fatalities
4
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Lost-time injury frequency
1.11
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Environmental deep dive

A.P. Moller - Maersk and Tropical Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Tropical Shipping—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq
Tropical Shipping—

Total waste

A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt
Tropical Shipping—

Major oil spills

A.P. Moller - Maersk0
Tropical Shipping—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %
Tropical Shipping—

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)

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Tropical Shipping

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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Tropical Shipping: the verdict

Here is how A.P. Moller - Maersk and Tropical Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet.

Frequently asked questions

Is A.P. Moller - Maersk or Tropical Shipping the bigger carrier?▼

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

Where are A.P. Moller - Maersk and Tropical Shipping headquartered?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Tropical Shipping is based in Riviera Beach, United States.

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