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Independent Container Lines vs Ocean Network Express

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

Independent Container Lines logo

Independent Container Lines

Headquarters
Glen Allen, United states
Founded
1985
Alliance
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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
  • Annual revenue:Ocean Network Express

Ranking positions

Independent Container Lines vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Independent Container Lines
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
4 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.012 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
—
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
2
8

Global presence

Metric
Independent Container Lines
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
5
244
Maritime lines
5
165
Countries of presence
4
120

Environmental impact

Metric
Independent Container 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
Independent Container Lines
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
0.027 B$
14.5 B$
Alliance
—
Premier Alliance
Year established
1985
2017

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Independent Container Lines and Ocean Network Express are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Independent Container Lines—
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Independent Container Lines—
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Independent Container Lines—
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Independent Container Lines—
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Independent Container Lines

—

Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Independent Container Lines vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how Independent Container 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 Independent Container 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, Independent Container Lines or Ocean Network Express?▼

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

Where are Independent Container Lines and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

Independent Container Lines is headquartered in Glen Allen, United states, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

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