Mediterranean Shipping Company vs SITC Container Lines
Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Company and SITC Container Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)

SITC Container Lines
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong , Hong Kong
- Founded
- 1991
- Alliance
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At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs SITC Container Lines: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Mediterranean Shipping Company has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
SITC Container Lines
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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs SITC Container Lines: the verdict
Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and SITC Container Lines 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 is the more carbon-efficient carrier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or SITC Container Lines the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which is greener, Mediterranean Shipping Company or SITC Container Lines?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Company or SITC Container Lines?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and SITC Container Lines headquartered?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while SITC Container Lines is based in Hong Kong , Hong Kong.
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