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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kaisha across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Nippon Yusen Kaisha logo

Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Alliance
ONE

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Fleet size
880 ships
824 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
Owned terminals
48

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Ports covered
520
244
Maritime lines
300
165
Countries of presence
155
120

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
11,410 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %
0.97 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
15.3 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
ONE
Year established
1970
1885

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Worker fatalities
5
1
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
0.4
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kaisha are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
Nippon Yusen Kaisha11,410 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
Nippon Yusen Kaisha0.97 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kaisha compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M), while Nippon Yusen Kaisha belongs to ONE.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Nippon Yusen Kaisha the bigger carrier?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Nippon Yusen Kaisha?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kaisha headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Nippon Yusen Kaisha is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kaisha belong to?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is part of Independent (former 2M), while Nippon Yusen Kaisha sails with ONE.

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