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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

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 Company
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

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

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

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

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

Safety

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

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

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Nippon Yusen Kaisha—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Nippon Yusen Kaisha11,410 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Nippon Yusen Kaisha—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Nippon Yusen Kaisha—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Nippon Yusen Kaisha0.97 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kaisha

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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Nippon Yusen Kaisha: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Nippon Yusen Kaisha the bigger carrier?▼

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

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

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Nippon Yusen Kaisha headquartered?▼

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

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

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

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