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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Transworld Group

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

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

Transworld Group

Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1977
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Transworld Group: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Transworld Group
Fleet size
880 ships
18 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
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Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
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Owned terminals
48
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Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Transworld Group
Ports covered
520
30
Maritime lines
300
12
Countries of presence
155
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Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Transworld Group
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
Transworld Group
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
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Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Independent
Year established
1970
1977

Safety

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company and Transworld Group are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Transworld Group—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Transworld Group—

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Transworld Group—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Transworld Group—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Transworld Group—

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 →

Transworld Group

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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Transworld Group: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Transworld Group 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 Transworld Group belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Transworld Group 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 Transworld Group?▼

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Transworld Group headquartered?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Transworld Group is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Company and Transworld Group belong to?▼

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

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