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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Wan Hai Lines

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

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

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
880 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
48
7
Storage volume
—
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
520
85
Maritime lines
300
55
Countries of presence
155
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
—
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Independent
Year established
1970
1965

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
5
0
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
5.84
Training per employee
23 h/yr
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Environmental deep dive

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

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Wan Hai Lines—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

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)

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Wan Hai Lines

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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Wan Hai 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. Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M), while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Wan Hai 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 Wan Hai 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 Wan Hai Lines?▼

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Company and Wan Hai Lines belong to?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is part of Independent (former 2M), while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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