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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Neptune Pacific Direct Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Neptune Pacific Direct Line logo

Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1997
Alliance
Vessel Sharing Agreement

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Neptune Pacific Direct Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
Fleet size
880 ships
9 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
0.012 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
Ports covered
520
37
Maritime lines
300
Countries of presence
155
21

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Vessel Sharing Agreement
Year established
1970
1997

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
Worker fatalities
5
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Neptune Pacific Direct Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Neptune Pacific Direct Line: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Neptune Pacific Direct Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M), while Neptune Pacific Direct Line belongs to Vessel Sharing Agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Neptune Pacific Direct Line the bigger carrier?

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

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Neptune Pacific Direct Line?

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Neptune Pacific Direct Line headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Neptune Pacific Direct Line is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Neptune Pacific Direct Line belong to?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is part of Independent (former 2M), while Neptune Pacific Direct Line sails with Vessel Sharing Agreement.

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