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

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

Tailwind Shipping Co.
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 2022
- Alliance
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At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Tailwind Shipping Co.: full comparison
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Environmental deep dive
Mediterranean Shipping Company and Tailwind Shipping Co. are evenly matched on environmental performance.
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).
Tailwind Shipping Co.
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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Tailwind Shipping Co.: the verdict
Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Tailwind Shipping Co. compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Tailwind Shipping Co. the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Tailwind Shipping Co. headquartered?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Tailwind Shipping Co. is based in Hamburg, Germany.
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