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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Sea Lead Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Sea Lead Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Sea Lead Shipping logo

Sea Lead Shipping

Headquarters
Athens, Greece
Founded
2017
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Sea Lead Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Sea Lead Shipping
Fleet size
880 ships
52 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
0.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Sea Lead Shipping
Ports covered
520
60
Maritime lines
300
15
Countries of presence
155

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Sea Lead Shipping
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
Sea Lead Shipping
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Independent
Year established
1970
2017

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Sea Lead Shipping
Worker fatalities
5
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Sea Lead Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Sea Lead Shipping

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
Sea Lead Shipping

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
Sea Lead Shipping

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
Sea Lead Shipping

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
Sea Lead Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Sea Lead Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Sea Lead Shipping 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 Sea Lead Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Sea Lead Shipping 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 Sea Lead Shipping?

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Sea Lead Shipping headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Sea Lead Shipping is based in Athens, Greece.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Sea Lead Shipping belong to?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is part of Independent (former 2M), while Sea Lead Shipping sails with Independent.

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