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North Sea Container Line vs Ocean Network Express

Side-by-side comparison of North Sea Container Line and Ocean Network Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

North Sea Container Line logo

North Sea Container Line

Headquarters
Haugesund, Norway
Founded
1994
Alliance
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vs
Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Ocean Network Express
  • Container fleet capacity:Ocean Network Express
  • Ports covered:Ocean Network Express
  • Annual revenue:Ocean Network Express

Ranking positions

North Sea Container Line vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
North Sea Container Line
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
3 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.003 M TEU
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
0.15 M TEU
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
8

Global presence

Metric
North Sea Container Line
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
25
244
Maritime lines
—
165
Countries of presence
—
120

Environmental impact

Metric
North Sea Container Line
Ocean Network Express
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
—
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
—
10,271 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
0 %

Business profile

Metric
North Sea Container Line
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
0.064 B$
14.5 B$
Alliance
—
Premier Alliance
Year established
1994
2017

Safety

Metric
North Sea Container Line
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
—
0
Training per employee
—
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

North Sea Container Line and Ocean Network Express are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

North Sea Container Line—
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

North Sea Container Line—
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

North Sea Container Line—
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

North Sea Container Line—
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

North Sea Container Line

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Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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North Sea Container Line vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how North Sea Container Line and Ocean Network Express compare across the metrics that matter most. Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet. Ocean Network Express offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is North Sea Container Line or Ocean Network Express the bigger carrier?▼

Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, North Sea Container Line or Ocean Network Express?▼

Ocean Network Express calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are North Sea Container Line and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

North Sea Container Line is headquartered in Haugesund, Norway, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

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