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COSCO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of COSCO Shipping and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

COSCO Shipping logo

COSCO Shipping

Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
1961
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:COSCO Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:COSCO Shipping
  • Ports covered:COSCO Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Yang Ming Line
  • Annual revenue:COSCO Shipping

COSCO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
516 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
3.3 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
21.5 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
38
5

Global presence

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
606
70
Maritime lines
404
90
Countries of presence
144
87

Environmental impact

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
46.8 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
16,655 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
23.9 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1961
1972

Safety

Metric
COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
Training per employee
32 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Yang Ming Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

COSCO Shipping46.8 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

COSCO Shipping16,655 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

COSCO Shipping
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

COSCO Shipping0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

COSCO Shipping0 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

COSCO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how COSCO Shipping and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. COSCO Shipping operates the larger fleet. COSCO Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. COSCO Shipping sails with Ocean Alliance, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is COSCO Shipping or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

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

Which is greener, COSCO Shipping or Yang Ming Line?

Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, COSCO Shipping or Yang Ming Line?

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

Where are COSCO Shipping and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

COSCO Shipping is headquartered in Shanghai, China, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do COSCO Shipping and Yang Ming Line belong to?

COSCO Shipping is part of Ocean Alliance, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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