A new shipping company formed by the merger of Japan's three major shipping giants, established in Singapore in 2018, with a capacity of approximately 1.9 million TEU, ranking sixth globally. It will join the Premier Alliance from 2025, with a traditional stronghold on transpacific routes.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Ocean Network Express (ONE) |
| SCAC Code | ONEY |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Shipping Alliance | Premier Alliance (from 2025) |
| Fleet Capacity | Approx. 1.9 million TEU (Alphaliner 2025) |
| Global Ranking | 6th |
| Number of Vessels | Approx. 240 (owned + chartered) |
Company Overview
Ocean Network Express (ONE) was announced in 2017 by Japan's three major shipping giants—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line)—and officially integrated in 2018. Each of these three companies has over a century of shipping history, and they spun off their container businesses into ONE, headquartered in Singapore. As the crystallization of a century of Japanese shipping expertise, ONE entered the market with the sixth-largest fleet capacity in the world from its inception.
ONE's brand color, purple, serves as a distinctive visual element, giving it high recognition in the industry. After its establishment, the company quickly integrated the global route networks and customer resources of its three parent companies, especially with traditional strengths in Asia-North America transpacific routes and Asia-Europe routes. In 2025, following the restructuring of the former THE Alliance, ONE, together with HMM and Yang Ming, formed the new Premier Alliance, further consolidating its competitive position on global mainline routes. ONE's digital platform is also quite distinctive in the industry. Bofeng Logistics' operations team skillfully uses ONE's online systems to provide customers with efficient booking and cargo tracking services.
Main Route Network
| Route | Typical Port Rotation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Europe (FE Series) | Shanghai—Ningbo—Yantian—Singapore—Suez—Rotterdam—Hamburg—Le Havre | Weekly |
| Transpacific (PS Series) | Yantian—Shanghai—Ningbo—Busan—Long Beach—Oakland—Tacoma | Weekly |
| Asia-Mediterranean (MD Series) | Qingdao—Shanghai—Ningbo—Shekou—Singapore—Port Said—Al Arish—Barcelona—Valencia | Weekly |
| Asia-North America East Coast (EC Series) | Xiamen—Yantian—Ningbo—Shanghai—Busan—New York—Norfolk—Savannah | Weekly |
| Intra-Asia | Shanghai—Ningbo—Xiamen—Hong Kong—Shekou—Singapore—Port Klang—Laem Chabang | Weekly |
Ports of Call in China
ONE's port network in mainland China mainly covers major hub ports, including:
- East China: Shanghai, Ningbo
- South China: Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou), Guangzhou (Nansha), Xiamen
- North China: Tianjin, Qingdao, Dalian
- Northern Market: Connected via feeder network to ports such as Yingkou and Lianyungang
Operational Notes
- Booking Method: Submit bookings through Bofeng Logistics, supporting contract rate and open market bookings
- Bill of Lading Issuance: ONE issues master bills of lading (MBL), supporting electronic bills and telex release
- Container Tracking: Bofeng Logistics uses ONE's tracking system to provide customers with timely container and cargo status information
- Special Cargo: DG shipments must comply with ONE's dangerous goods transport policy; different routes have different hazardous class restrictions
- Seasonal Factors: ONE's transpacific routes are tightest during peak season from July to October, and Asia-Europe routes see tighter space from August to October. During peak season, ONE's space allocation prioritizes contract customers; spot space should be secured early
- Transit Time Reference: South China to Europe approximately 25-30 days, South China to US West Coast approximately 14-17 days, South China to Mediterranean approximately 22-27 days, South China to North America East Coast approximately 25-30 days (via Panama Canal), Intra-Asia approximately 5-10 days
- Restrictions: ONE's direct coverage to remote intra-Asia ports is limited; some secondary ports require transshipment via Singapore or Port Klang; during the system integration process of the three Japanese shipping companies, occasional delays in booking information synchronization may occur; ONE has different restrictions on dangerous goods classes by route, and some high-hazard class items may not be accepted
Bofeng Logistics Services
As a first-tier co-loading partner of ONE, Bofeng Logistics adheres to the lean operational standards inherited from Japan's century-old shipping tradition. Leveraging the strong competitiveness of the Premier Alliance on Asia-North America routes, Bofeng provides refined logistics solutions for enterprises seeking high-quality services:
- Relying on the lean operational genes of ONE, integrated from MOL, NYK, and K Line, Bofeng Logistics implements strict quality standards in booking, documentation, and customs clearance, ensuring precision and timeliness for every shipment
- Taking advantage of the Premier Alliance's strong position on transpacific routes, Bofeng Logistics recommends ONE's North America express services (PS/EC series) to customers, especially suitable for cross-border e-commerce and high-volume North American exporters, offering high-frequency and stable space allocation
- For cargoes exported from Pearl River Delta ports, Bofeng Logistics provides one-stop services including trucking, container pick-up, export customs clearance, and cargo insurance, driving quality improvement across the entire chain with ONE's high-quality service standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the service characteristics of ONE, formed by the merger of three Japanese shipping companies? ONE integrates the container businesses of MOL, NYK, and K Line, all century-old shipping enterprises, inheriting the Japanese shipping industry's tradition of continuous improvement. In terms of service, ONE's most outstanding features are operational precision and quality standards—from documentation processing to cargo handling, each step follows strict standardized procedures, resulting in low error rates and timely responses. Additionally, the global customer resources and route networks of the three parent companies have been deeply integrated post-merger, forming a comprehensive transportation network while retaining the service genes of Japanese-style meticulous management.
Q2: What is the Premier Alliance? The Premier Alliance is a new shipping alliance formed in 2025 by ONE, HMM, and Yang Ming, established after the restructuring of the former THE Alliance. The Premier Alliance covers global mainline routes including Asia-Europe, transpacific, Atlantic, and Asia-Mediterranean. Through capacity coordination among the three members, it achieves broader port coverage and denser sailing frequencies. The alliance uses flexible models such as slot exchange and joint vessel operations, maximizing network benefits while maintaining independent operations for each member.
Q3: What advantages does ONE have on transpacific routes? ONE's advantages on transpacific routes stem from the historical accumulation of its three Japanese parent companies and the synergies of the Premier Alliance. ONE's PS series (Pacific Southwest) and EC series (North America East Coast) cover direct services from South China to core ports on the US West Coast (Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma) and US East Coast (New York, Norfolk, Savannah), with frequent sailings and stable schedules. ONE's capacity deployment in the transpacific market ranks among the industry's top levels, especially providing relatively ample space supply during peak seasons, making it a reliable partner for cross-border e-commerce and high-volume North American exporters in South China.
Practical Experience
At Bofeng Logistics, we have firsthand experience with ONE's service since the integration of the three Japanese shipping companies. During its early days in 2018, ONE's system integration indeed went through a period of adjustment, but by now, the stability and user-friendliness of its online systems have reached a very high level. In our daily operations, ONE's online systems perform excellently in terms of response speed and service stability for schedule inquiries, booking submissions, and cargo tracking.
After the formation of the Premier Alliance, ONE's routes underwent corresponding adjustments. We observed that ONE's capacity deployment on transpacific routes remains strong, but some Asia-Europe routes have seen changes in port rotations. Our advice is that if customers have been using a specific ONE route for a long time, they should promptly check the new schedule after the Premier Alliance transition to ensure the port rotation and cut-off times still match their shipping plans.
Regarding the "cultural fusion" after the integration of the three Japanese companies, our practical experience shows that ONE has inherited the Japanese tradition of continuous improvement in service quality. Document audits are strict but standardized, and operational errors are rare. On the other hand, ONE's process for handling change requests (e.g., amendments, port changes) is relatively rigorous, and approval times may be slightly longer. We recommend that customers carefully check all documentation information before the cut-off to reduce subsequent changes and ensure timely shipment.
Selection Advice
For: Cross-border e-commerce and high-volume trade enterprises exporting to the North American market, or high-quality service-seeking customers who value Japanese lean operational standards. Choose: ONE, with its lean operational genes from three century-old Japanese shipping companies, dense capacity deployment on transpacific routes through the Premier Alliance, and meticulous quality standards, provides high-quality, highly stable sea freight channels for North American export cargo.
Contact Us
- Shipping Line Official Website: https://www.one-line.com
- Bofeng Logistics ONE Booking Hotline: 130-7567-8958
- Email: info@zhbfwl.com