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Ocean Network Express vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Ocean Network Express
  • Container fleet capacity:Ocean Network Express
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Ocean Network Express
  • Annual revenue:Ocean Network Express

Ranking positions

Ocean Network Express

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ocean Network Express vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Ocean Network Express
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
254 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
1.9 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
12 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
8
0

Global presence

Metric
Ocean Network Express
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
244
335
Maritime lines
165
107
Countries of presence
120
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Ocean Network Express
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
10,271 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Ocean Network Express
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
14.5 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Independent
Year established
2017
1945

Safety

Metric
Ocean Network Express
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1
Training per employee
10 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

ZIM Integrated Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Ocean Network Express0
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Ocean Network Express0 %
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Ocean Network Express vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Ocean Network Express and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Network Express or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

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

Which is greener, Ocean Network Express or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

Ocean Network Express is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Ocean Network Express or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Ocean Network Express and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Ocean Network Express is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Ocean Network Express and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Ocean Network Express is part of Premier Alliance, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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