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Ocean Network Express vs Swire Shipping

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

Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance
vs
Swire Shipping logo

Swire Shipping

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1872
Alliance
Vessel Sharing Agreement

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Ocean Network Express
  • Container fleet capacity:Ocean Network Express
  • Ports covered:Swire Shipping

Ranking positions

Ocean Network Express

Swire Shipping

Ocean Network Express vs Swire Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Swire Shipping
Fleet size
254 ships
27 ships
Container fleet capacity
1.9 M TEU
0.066 M TEU
Volume transported
12 M TEU
0.182 M TEU
Owned terminals
8
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Global presence

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Swire Shipping
Ports covered
244
400
Maritime lines
165
18
Countries of presence
120
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Swire Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
—
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
10,271 ktCO₂eq
0.879 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
7.89 %

Business profile

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Swire Shipping
Annual revenue
14.5 B$
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Alliance
Premier Alliance
Vessel Sharing Agreement
Year established
2017
1872

Safety

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Swire Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
—
0.32
Training per employee
10 h/yr
20.947 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Swire Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Swire Shipping—

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq
Swire Shipping0.879 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Ocean Network Express0
Swire Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Ocean Network Express0 %
Swire Shipping7.89 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Ocean Network Express

29
Ships
0.78
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Swire Shipping

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Ocean Network Express vs Swire Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Ocean Network Express and Swire Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet. Swire Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance, while Swire Shipping belongs to Vessel Sharing Agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Network Express or Swire Shipping 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, Ocean Network Express or Swire Shipping?▼

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

Where are Ocean Network Express and Swire Shipping headquartered?▼

Ocean Network Express is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Swire Shipping is based in Singapore, Singapore.

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

Ocean Network Express is part of Premier Alliance, while Swire Shipping sails with Vessel Sharing Agreement.

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