Hapag-Lloyd vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.
Hapag-Lloyd
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1847
- Alliance
- —
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Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- —
At a glance
- Fleet size:Hapag-Lloyd
- Container fleet capacity:Hapag-Lloyd
- Ports covered:Hapag-Lloyd
- Annual revenue:Hapag-Lloyd
Ranking positions
Hapag-Lloyd vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
299 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
2.0 M TEU
0.8 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
4.2 M TEU
Owned terminals
20
5
Global presence
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
600
70
Maritime lines
133
90
Countries of presence
139
87
Environmental impact
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
—
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
12.6 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
—
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1 %
0 %
Business profile
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
18.3 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Premier Alliance
Year established
1847
1,972
Safety
Metric
Hapag-Lloyd
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
—
1.46
Training per employee
—
23 h/yr
Environmental deep dive
Hapag-Lloyd has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Hapag-Lloyd43.7 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line—
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Hapag-Lloyd12.6 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
Hapag-Lloyd—
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt
Major oil spills
Hapag-Lloyd0
Yang Ming Line0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Hapag-Lloyd1 %
Yang Ming Line0 %
Hapag-Lloyd vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Hapag-Lloyd operates the larger fleet. Hapag-Lloyd offers the wider port coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hapag-Lloyd or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼
Hapag-Lloyd operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Hapag-Lloyd or Yang Ming Line?▼
Hapag-Lloyd calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
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