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Hamburg Süd vs Wan Hai Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

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Hamburg Süd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Hamburg Süd
  • Ports covered:Hamburg Süd
  • Annual revenue:Hamburg Süd

Hamburg Süd vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
130 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
3 M TEU
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
350
85
Maritime lines
75
55
Countries of presence
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Hamburg Süd
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
Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
6 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
Independent
Year established
1871
1965

Safety

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84

Environmental deep dive

Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hamburg Süd
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Hamburg Süd vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Hamburg Süd operates the larger fleet. Hamburg Süd offers the wider port coverage. Hamburg Süd sails with Maersk Group subsidiary, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg Süd or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Hamburg Süd operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hamburg Süd or Wan Hai Lines?

Hamburg Süd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Hamburg Süd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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