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China United Lines vs Ocean Network Express

Side-by-side comparison of China United Lines and Ocean Network Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

China United Lines logo

China United Lines

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

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Ocean Network Express
  • Container fleet capacity:Ocean Network Express
  • Ports covered:Ocean Network Express

Ranking positions

China United Lines vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
China United Lines
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
15 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.025 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
—
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
8

Global presence

Metric
China United Lines
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
48
244
Maritime lines
30
165
Countries of presence
20
120

Environmental impact

Metric
China United Lines
Ocean Network Express
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
—
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
—
10,271 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
0 %

Business profile

Metric
China United Lines
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
—
14.5 B$
Alliance
—
Premier Alliance
Year established
—
2017

Safety

Metric
China United Lines
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
—
0
Training per employee
—
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

China United Lines and Ocean Network Express are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

China United Lines—
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

China United Lines—
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

China United Lines—
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

China United Lines—
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

China United Lines

—

Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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China United Lines vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how China United Lines and Ocean Network Express compare across the metrics that matter most. Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet. Ocean Network Express offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is China United Lines or Ocean Network Express the bigger carrier?▼

Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, China United Lines or Ocean Network Express?▼

Ocean Network Express calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are China United Lines and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

China United Lines is headquartered in Shanghai, China, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

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