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Pacific Forum Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of Pacific Forum Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Pacific Forum Line logo

Pacific Forum Line

Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
1978
Alliance
Independent
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Pacific Forum Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
8 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
0

Global presence

Metric
Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
20
335
Maritime lines
6
107
Countries of presence
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Pacific Forum 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
Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent
Year established
1978
1945

Safety

Metric
Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Pacific Forum Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Pacific Forum Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Pacific Forum Line

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Pacific Forum Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Pacific Forum Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. ZIM Integrated Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Pacific Forum Line sails with Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific Forum Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Pacific Forum Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Pacific Forum Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Pacific Forum Line is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Pacific Forum Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Pacific Forum Line is part of Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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