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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha logo

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1919
Alliance
ONE
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Annual revenue:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Ranking positions

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
451 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
4
0

Global presence

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
244
335
Maritime lines
165
107
Countries of presence
120
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
6,650 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
6.56 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
ONE
Independent
Year established
1919
1945

Safety

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
1
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0
1.1
Training per employee
42 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

ZIM Integrated Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha6,650 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha sails with ONE, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is part of ONE, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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