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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Vanguard Logistics

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

A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Vanguard Logistics logo

Vanguard Logistics

Headquarters
Long Beach, United States
Founded
2001
Alliance
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At a glance

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

A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Vanguard Logistics: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Vanguard Logistics
Fleet size
715 ships
0 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
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Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
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Owned terminals
74
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Storage volume
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241,547 m²

Global presence

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Vanguard Logistics
Ports covered
374
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Maritime lines
330
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Countries of presence
130
100

Environmental impact

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Vanguard Logistics
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
Vanguard Logistics
Annual revenue
51.1 B$
0.001 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
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Year established
1904
2001

Safety

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Vanguard Logistics
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 Vanguard Logistics are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Vanguard Logistics—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq
Vanguard Logistics—

Total waste

A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt
Vanguard Logistics—

Major oil spills

A.P. Moller - Maersk0
Vanguard Logistics—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %
Vanguard Logistics—

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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Vanguard Logistics

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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Vanguard Logistics: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A.P. Moller - Maersk or Vanguard Logistics 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 Vanguard Logistics headquartered?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Vanguard Logistics is based in Long Beach, United States.

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