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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Ocean Network Express

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Ocean Network Express
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
880 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
48
8

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
520
244
Maritime lines
300
165
Countries of presence
155
120

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ocean Network Express
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
10,271 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
—
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
14.5 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Premier Alliance
Year established
1970
2017

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
5
0
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
—
Training per employee
23 h/yr
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Ocean Network Express has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Ocean Network Express—

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Ocean Network Express0 %

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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Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Ocean Network Express compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Company offers the wider port coverage. Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M), while Ocean Network Express belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Ocean Network Express the bigger carrier?▼

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

Which is greener, Mediterranean Shipping Company or Ocean Network Express?▼

Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Company or Ocean Network Express?▼

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

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Company and Ocean Network Express belong to?▼

Mediterranean Shipping Company is part of Independent (former 2M), while Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance.

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