Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Express
Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Company and Nippon Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)

Nippon Express
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1937
- Alliance
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At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
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Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Express: full comparison
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Environmental impact
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Safety
Environmental deep dive
Nippon Express has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
Nippon Express
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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Express: the verdict
Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Nippon Express compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Nippon Express the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Nippon Express headquartered?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Nippon Express is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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