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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
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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:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Ranking positions

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line): full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Fleet size
880 ships
800 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 Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ports covered
520
300
Maritime lines
300
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Countries of presence
155
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Environmental impact

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

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
16 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Independent (ONE member for container)
Year established
1970
1885

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Worker fatalities
5
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Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
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Training per employee
23 h/yr
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Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—

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 Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line): the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) 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 Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) belongs to Independent (ONE member for container).

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) 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 Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)?▼

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) headquartered?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) belong to?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is part of Independent (former 2M), while Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) sails with Independent (ONE member for container).

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