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

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

West European Container Lines
- Headquarters
- Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Founded
- 1973
- Alliance
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At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs West European Container Lines: full comparison
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Environmental deep dive
Mediterranean Shipping Company and West European Container Lines 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).
West European Container Lines
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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs West European Container Lines: the verdict
Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and West European Container Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or West European Container Lines 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 West European Container Lines headquartered?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while West European Container Lines is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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