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Gold Star Line vs Yang Ming Line

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

Gold Star Line logo

Gold Star Line

Headquarters
Hong Kong, China
Founded
1958
Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
  • Container fleet capacity:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Gold Star Line

Gold Star Line vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
41 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.109 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
1 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
214
70
Maritime lines
28
90
Countries of presence
36
87

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1958
1972

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Gold Star Line and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Gold Star Line
Yang Ming Line0 %

Gold Star Line vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Gold Star Line and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet. Gold Star Line offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Star Line or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Gold Star Line or Yang Ming Line?

Gold Star Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Gold Star Line and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Gold Star Line is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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