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Emirates Shipping Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Emirates Shipping Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Emirates Shipping Line logo

Emirates Shipping Line

Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2006
Alliance
Independent
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Emirates Shipping Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
12 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
35
335
Maritime lines
8
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent
Year established
2006
1945

Safety

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Emirates Shipping Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Emirates Shipping Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Emirates Shipping Line

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Emirates Shipping Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Emirates Shipping Line 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. Emirates Shipping Line sails with Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Emirates Shipping Line 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 carrier has wider coverage, Emirates Shipping Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Emirates Shipping Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Emirates Shipping Line is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Emirates Shipping Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Emirates Shipping Line is part of Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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