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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs World Direct Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and World Direct Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
World Direct Shipping logo

World Direct Shipping

Headquarters
Palmetto, United States
Founded
Alliance

At a glance

  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs World Direct Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
World Direct Shipping
Fleet size
880 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
World Direct Shipping
Ports covered
520
4
Maritime lines
300
Countries of presence
155
1

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
World Direct Shipping
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 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
World Direct Shipping
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Year established
1970

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
World Direct Shipping
Worker fatalities
5
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and World Direct Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
World Direct Shipping

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
World Direct Shipping

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
World Direct Shipping

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
World Direct Shipping

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
World Direct Shipping

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

World Direct Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs World Direct Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and World Direct Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or World Direct Shipping?

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and World Direct Shipping headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while World Direct Shipping is based in Palmetto, United States.

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