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Matson vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Matson logo

Matson

Headquarters
Honolulu, United States
Founded
1882
Alliance
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Annual revenue:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Matson vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
29 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.071 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
0.3 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
6
0
Storage volume
148,645 m²

Global presence

Metric
Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
55
335
Maritime lines
7
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,080 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
13.7 %
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
3.094 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Year established
1882
1945

Safety

Metric
Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.73
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Matson and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Matson
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Matson1,080 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Matson0
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Matson13.7 %
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Matson vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Matson or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Matson or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Matson and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Matson is headquartered in Honolulu, United States, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

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