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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and ZIM Integrated Shipping 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
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

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

Ranking positions

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
800 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
300
335
Maritime lines
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK 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
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
16 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
Independent
Year established
1885
1945

Safety

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

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

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or ZIM Integrated Shipping 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is part of Independent (ONE member for container), while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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