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Matson vs Pacific International Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Matson and Pacific International Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Matson logo

Matson

Headquarters
Honolulu, United States
Founded
1882
Alliance
vs
Pacific International Lines logo

Pacific International Lines

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1967
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Pacific International Lines
  • Container fleet capacity:Pacific International Lines
  • Ports covered:Pacific International Lines
  • Annual revenue:Matson

Matson vs Pacific International Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Matson
Pacific International Lines
Fleet size
29 ships
101 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.071 M TEU
0.389 M TEU
Volume transported
0.3 M TEU
2.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
6
20
Storage volume
148,645 m²

Global presence

Metric
Matson
Pacific International Lines
Ports covered
55
95
Maritime lines
7
67
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Matson
Pacific International Lines
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,080 ktCO₂eq
2,881 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
13.7 %
1.9 %

Business profile

Metric
Matson
Pacific International Lines
Annual revenue
3.094 B$
2.9 B$
Alliance
Independent
Year established
1882
1967

Safety

Metric
Matson
Pacific International Lines
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.73
0.71
Training per employee
37.9 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

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

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Matson1,080 ktCO₂eq
Pacific International Lines2,881 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Matson0
Pacific International Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Matson13.7 %
Pacific International Lines1.9 %

Matson vs Pacific International Lines: the verdict

Here is how Matson and Pacific International Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Pacific International Lines operates the larger fleet. Pacific International Lines offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Matson or Pacific International Lines the bigger carrier?

Pacific International Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Matson or Pacific International Lines?

Pacific International Lines calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Matson and Pacific International Lines headquartered?

Matson is headquartered in Honolulu, United States, while Pacific International Lines is based in Singapore, Singapore.

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