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Hapag-Lloyd vs Wan Hai Lines

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

Hapag-Lloyd logo

Hapag-Lloyd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1847
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Hapag-Lloyd
  • Container fleet capacity:Hapag-Lloyd
  • Ports covered:Hapag-Lloyd
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Hapag-Lloyd
  • Annual revenue:Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
299 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
2.3 M TEU
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
20
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
600
85
Maritime lines
133
55
Countries of presence
139
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
12.6 ktCO₂eq
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1 %
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
18.3 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Independent
Year established
1847
1965

Safety

Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84

Environmental deep dive

Hapag-Lloyd has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hapag-Lloyd43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hapag-Lloyd12.6 ktCO₂eq
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Hapag-Lloyd0
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hapag-Lloyd1 %
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Hapag-Lloyd vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Hapag-Lloyd operates the larger fleet. Hapag-Lloyd offers the wider port coverage. Hapag-Lloyd is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Hapag-Lloyd sails with Gemini Cooperation, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hapag-Lloyd or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Hapag-Lloyd operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Hapag-Lloyd or Wan Hai Lines?

Hapag-Lloyd is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hapag-Lloyd or Wan Hai Lines?

Hapag-Lloyd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Hapag-Lloyd is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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