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X-Press Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

Side-by-side comparison of X-Press Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

X-Press Container Line logo

X-Press Container Line

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1972
Alliance
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vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):X-Press Container Line
  • Annual revenue:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

X-Press Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
X-Press Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
95 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.179 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
—
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
0

Global presence

Metric
X-Press Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
—
335
Maritime lines
100
107
Countries of presence
8
90

Environmental impact

Metric
X-Press Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
25.98 gCO₂/TEU·km
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,562 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
20 %

Business profile

Metric
X-Press Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
1.1 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
—
Independent
Year established
1972
1945

Safety

Metric
X-Press Container Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
—
1.1

Environmental deep dive

X-Press Container Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

X-Press Container Line25.98 gCO₂/TEU·km
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

X-Press Container Line1,562 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

X-Press Container Line—
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

X-Press Container Line—
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

X-Press Container Line

—

ZIM Integrated Shipping

8
Ships
0.18
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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X-Press Container Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how X-Press Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping compare across the metrics that matter most. ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet. X-Press Container Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier.

Frequently asked questions

Is X-Press Container 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 is greener, X-Press Container Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?▼

X-Press Container Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Where are X-Press Container Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?▼

X-Press Container Line is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

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