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Hamburg Süd vs Yang Ming Line

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

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Hamburg Süd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
vs
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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

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
130 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
3 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
350
70
Maritime lines
75
90
Countries of presence
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Hamburg Süd
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
Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
6 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Maersk Group subsidiary
Premier Alliance
Year established
1871
1972

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Hamburg Süd and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hamburg Süd
Yang Ming Line0 %

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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