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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Ocean Network Express

Side-by-side comparison of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Ocean Network Express across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) logo

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
vs
Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
  • Ports covered:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
  • Annual revenue:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Ranking positions

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Ocean Network Express

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Ocean Network Express: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ocean Network Express
Fleet size
800 ships
254 ships
Container fleet capacity
—
1.9 M TEU
Volume transported
—
12 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
8

Global presence

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ocean Network Express
Ports covered
300
244
Maritime lines
—
165
Countries of presence
—
120

Environmental impact

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK 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
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ocean Network Express
Annual revenue
16 B$
14.5 B$
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
Premier Alliance
Year established
1885
2017

Safety

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Ocean Network Express
Worker fatalities
—
0
Training per employee
—
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Ocean Network Express are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Ocean Network Express0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Ocean Network Express0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

—

Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Ocean Network Express: the verdict

Here is how Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Ocean Network Express compare across the metrics that matter most. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) operates the larger fleet. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) offers the wider port coverage. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) sails with Independent (ONE member for container), while Ocean Network Express belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or Ocean Network Express the bigger carrier?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or Ocean Network Express?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Ocean Network Express headquartered?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Ocean Network Express is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Ocean Network Express belong to?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is part of Independent (ONE member for container), while Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance.

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