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COSCO Shipping vs Ocean Network Express

Side-by-side comparison of COSCO Shipping and Ocean Network Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

COSCO Shipping logo

COSCO Shipping

Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
1961
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
vs
Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:COSCO Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:COSCO Shipping
  • Ports covered:COSCO Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Ocean Network Express
  • Annual revenue:COSCO Shipping

COSCO Shipping vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
516 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
3.3 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
21.5 M TEU
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
38
8

Global presence

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
606
244
Maritime lines
404
165
Countries of presence
144
120

Environmental impact

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Ocean Network Express
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
46.8 gCO₂/TEU·km
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
16,655 ktCO₂eq
10,271 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
23.9 B$
14.5 B$
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1961
2017

Safety

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
0
0
Training per employee
32 h/yr
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Ocean Network Express has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

COSCO Shipping46.8 gCO₂/TEU·km
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

COSCO Shipping16,655 ktCO₂eq
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

COSCO Shipping0
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

COSCO Shipping0 %
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

COSCO Shipping

51
Ships
2.54
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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COSCO Shipping vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how COSCO Shipping and Ocean Network Express compare across the metrics that matter most. COSCO Shipping operates the larger fleet. COSCO Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier. COSCO Shipping sails with Ocean Alliance, while Ocean Network Express belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is COSCO Shipping or Ocean Network Express the bigger carrier?▼

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

Which is greener, COSCO Shipping or Ocean Network Express?▼

Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, COSCO Shipping or Ocean Network Express?▼

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

Where are COSCO Shipping and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

COSCO Shipping is headquartered in Shanghai, China, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do COSCO Shipping and Ocean Network Express belong to?▼

COSCO Shipping is part of Ocean Alliance, while Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance.

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