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Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines vs Ocean Network Express

Side-by-side comparison of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Ocean Network Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines logo

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

Headquarters
Tehran, Iran
Founded
1967
Alliance
Independent
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

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
44 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.1 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
—
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
8

Global presence

Metric
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
40
244
Maritime lines
18
165
Countries of presence
—
120

Environmental impact

Metric
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping 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
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
—
14.5 B$
Alliance
Independent
Premier Alliance
Year established
1967
2017

Safety

Metric
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
—
0
Training per employee
—
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Ocean Network Express are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

—

Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping 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. Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines sails with Independent, while Ocean Network Express belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping 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, Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines or Ocean Network Express?▼

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

Where are Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines is headquartered in Tehran, Iran, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Ocean Network Express belong to?▼

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines is part of Independent, while Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance.

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