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SITC Container Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of SITC Container Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

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SITC Container Lines

Headquarters
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
Founded
1991
Alliance
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Annual revenue:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

SITC Container Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
116 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.181 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.224 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
14
0

Global presence

Metric
SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
79
335
Maritime lines
76
107
Countries of presence
16
90

Environmental impact

Metric
SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
70.69 gCO₂/TEU·km
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,602,635 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
20 %

Business profile

Metric
SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
0.672 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Year established
1991
1945

Safety

Metric
SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.6
1.1
Training per employee
26.5 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

ZIM Integrated Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

SITC Container Lines 70.69 gCO₂/TEU·km
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

SITC Container Lines 1,602,635 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

SITC Container Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

SITC Container Lines 0 %
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

SITC Container Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how SITC Container Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. ZIM Integrated Shipping is the more carbon-efficient carrier.

Frequently asked questions

Is SITC Container Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, SITC Container Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, SITC Container Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are SITC Container Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

SITC Container Lines is headquartered in Hong Kong , Hong Kong, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

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