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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Sealand

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Sealand logo

Sealand

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
—
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Sealand: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sealand
Fleet size
880 ships
45 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
—
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
1.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48
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Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sealand
Ports covered
520
120
Maritime lines
300
35
Countries of presence
155
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Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sealand
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 %
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Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sealand
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
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Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Maersk Group subsidiary
Year established
1970
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Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sealand
Worker fatalities
5
—
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
—
Training per employee
23 h/yr
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Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Company and Sealand are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

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

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Sealand—

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Sealand—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Sealand—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Sealand—

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions →

Sealand

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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Sealand: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Sealand compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Company offers the wider port coverage. Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M), while Sealand belongs to Maersk Group subsidiary.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Sealand 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, Mediterranean Shipping Company or Sealand?▼

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Sealand headquartered?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Sealand is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Company and Sealand belong to?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is part of Independent (former 2M), while Sealand sails with Maersk Group subsidiary.

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