Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Deutsche Afrika-Linien
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1941
- Alliance
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Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
At a glance
- Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
- Container fleet capacity:Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Ranking positions
Deutsche Afrika-Linien
Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Deutsche Afrika-Linien vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deutsche Afrika-Linien or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼
Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Where are Deutsche Afrika-Linien and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Deutsche Afrika-Linien is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
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