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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) vs A.P. Moller - Maersk

Side-by-side comparison of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and A.P. Moller - Maersk across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) logo

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1919
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
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A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation

At a glance

  • Fleet size:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Ports covered:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Annual revenue:A.P. Moller - Maersk

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Fleet size
400 ships
715 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
Owned terminals
74

Global presence

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Ports covered
200
374
Maritime lines
80
330
Countries of presence
130

Environmental impact

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
34,168 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
533 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1.1 %

Business profile

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Annual revenue
7.5 B$
51.1 B$
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
Gemini Cooperation
Year established
1919
1904

Safety

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Worker fatalities
4
Lost-time injury frequency
1.11

Environmental deep dive

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and A.P. Moller - Maersk are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt

Major oil spills

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)
A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)

A.P. Moller - Maersk

197
Ships
6.68
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) vs A.P. Moller - Maersk: the verdict

Here is how Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and A.P. Moller - Maersk compare across the metrics that matter most. A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet. A.P. Moller - Maersk offers the wider port coverage. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) sails with Independent (ONE member for container), while A.P. Moller - Maersk belongs to Gemini Cooperation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) or A.P. Moller - Maersk the bigger carrier?

A.P. Moller - Maersk operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) or A.P. Moller - Maersk?

A.P. Moller - Maersk calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and A.P. Moller - Maersk headquartered?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while A.P. Moller - Maersk is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Which alliances do Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and A.P. Moller - Maersk belong to?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is part of Independent (ONE member for container), while A.P. Moller - Maersk sails with Gemini Cooperation.

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