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

Hamburg Süd
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1871
- Alliance
- Maersk Group subsidiary

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
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Hamburg Süd and Wan Hai Lines are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
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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