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Emirates Shipping Line vs Wan Hai Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Emirates Shipping Line logo

Emirates Shipping Line

Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2006
Alliance
Independent
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Wan Hai Lines
  • Ports covered:Wan Hai Lines

Emirates Shipping Line vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
12 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
35
85
Maritime lines
8
55
Countries of presence
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
3.04 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent
Year established
2006
1965

Safety

Metric
Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84

Environmental deep dive

Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Emirates Shipping Line
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Emirates Shipping Line vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet. Wan Hai Lines offers the wider port coverage. Emirates Shipping Line sails with Independent, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Emirates Shipping Line or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Emirates Shipping Line or Wan Hai Lines?

Wan Hai Lines calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Emirates Shipping Line is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Emirates Shipping Line is part of Independent, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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