Hamburg Süd vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Hamburg Süd and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

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

Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
At a glance
- Fleet size:Hamburg Süd
- Ports covered:Hamburg Süd
- Annual revenue:Hamburg Süd
Hamburg Süd vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Hamburg Süd 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
Hamburg Süd vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Hamburg Süd and Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamburg Süd or Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line?▼
Hamburg Süd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Hamburg Süd and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Hamburg Süd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
Which alliances do Hamburg Süd and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼
Hamburg Süd is part of Maersk Group subsidiary, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.
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