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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs SITC Container Lines

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
SITC Container Lines  logo

SITC Container Lines

Headquarters
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
Founded
1991
Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs SITC Container Lines : full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
SITC Container Lines
Fleet size
880 ships
116 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
0.181 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
3.224 M TEU
Owned terminals
48
14

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
SITC Container Lines
Ports covered
520
79
Maritime lines
300
76
Countries of presence
155
16

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
SITC Container Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
70.69 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
1,602,635 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
SITC Container Lines
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
0.672 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1970
1991

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
SITC Container Lines
Worker fatalities
5
0
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
0.6
Training per employee
23 h/yr
26.5 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
SITC Container Lines 70.69 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
SITC Container Lines 1,602,635 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
SITC Container Lines

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
SITC Container Lines

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
SITC Container Lines 0 %

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

SITC Container Lines

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs SITC Container Lines : the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and SITC Container Lines 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 is the more carbon-efficient carrier.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or SITC Container Lines the bigger carrier?

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

Which is greener, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or SITC Container Lines ?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or SITC Container Lines ?

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and SITC Container Lines headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while SITC Container Lines is based in Hong Kong , Hong Kong.

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