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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Side-by-side comparison of A.P. Moller - Maersk and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

A.P. Moller - Maersk logo

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) logo

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
  • Ports covered:A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Annual revenue:A.P. Moller - Maersk

Ranking positions

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line): full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Fleet size
715 ships
800 ships
Container fleet capacity
4.4 M TEU
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Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
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Owned terminals
74
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Global presence

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ports covered
374
300
Maritime lines
330
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Countries of presence
130
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Environmental impact

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

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Annual revenue
51.1 B$
16 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Independent (ONE member for container)
Year established
1904
1885

Safety

Metric
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Worker fatalities
4
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Lost-time injury frequency
1.11
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Environmental deep dive

A.P. Moller - Maersk and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

A.P. Moller - Maersk48.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

A.P. Moller - Maersk34,168 ktCO₂eq
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Total waste

A.P. Moller - Maersk533 kt
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Major oil spills

A.P. Moller - Maersk0
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk1.1 %
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

A.P. Moller - Maersk

197
Ships
6.68
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

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A.P. Moller - Maersk vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line): the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A.P. Moller - Maersk or Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) the bigger carrier?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, A.P. Moller - Maersk or Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)?▼

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

Where are A.P. Moller - Maersk and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) headquartered?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Which alliances do A.P. Moller - Maersk and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) belong to?▼

A.P. Moller - Maersk is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) sails with Independent (ONE member for container).

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