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Matson vs Mediterranean Shipping Company

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

Matson logo

Matson

Headquarters
Honolulu, United States
Founded
1882
Alliance
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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
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company

Matson vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Matson
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Fleet size
29 ships
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.071 M TEU
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
0.3 M TEU
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
6
48
Storage volume
148,645 m²
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Global presence

Metric
Matson
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ports covered
55
520
Maritime lines
7
300
Countries of presence
—
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Matson
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
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42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,080 ktCO₂eq
33,046 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
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366 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
13.7 %
4 %

Business profile

Metric
Matson
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Annual revenue
3.094 B$
91.1 B$
Alliance
—
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1882
1970

Safety

Metric
Matson
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Worker fatalities
0
5
Lost-time injury frequency
0.73
2.89
Training per employee
—
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Matson has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

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

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Matson1,080 ktCO₂eq
Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Matson—
Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt

Major oil spills

Matson0
Mediterranean Shipping Company0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Matson13.7 %
Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Matson

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Mediterranean Shipping Company

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Matson vs Mediterranean Shipping Company: the verdict

Here is how Matson and Mediterranean Shipping Company compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Company offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Matson or Mediterranean Shipping Company the bigger carrier?▼

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

Which carrier has wider coverage, Matson or Mediterranean Shipping Company?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Matson and Mediterranean Shipping Company headquartered?▼

Matson is headquartered in Honolulu, United States, while Mediterranean Shipping Company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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