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Neptune Pacific Direct Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Neptune Pacific Direct Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Neptune Pacific Direct Line logo

Neptune Pacific Direct Line

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1997
Alliance
Vessel Sharing Agreement
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Neptune Pacific Direct Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
9 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.012 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
37
335
Maritime lines
107
Countries of presence
21
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
5.16 B$
Alliance
Vessel Sharing Agreement
Independent
Year established
1997
1945

Safety

Metric
Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Neptune Pacific Direct Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Neptune Pacific Direct Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Neptune Pacific Direct Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Neptune Pacific Direct Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Neptune Pacific Direct Line sails with Vessel Sharing Agreement, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Neptune Pacific Direct Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Neptune Pacific Direct Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Neptune Pacific Direct Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Neptune Pacific Direct Line is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Neptune Pacific Direct Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Neptune Pacific Direct Line is part of Vessel Sharing Agreement, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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