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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 logo

Hapag-Lloyd

Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1847
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

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

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
2.3 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
11.9 M TEU
4.58 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
37.9 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
1972

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 Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

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. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Hapag-Lloyd sails with Gemini Cooperation, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

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 is greener, Hapag-Lloyd or Yang Ming Line?

Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

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.

Which alliances do Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Hapag-Lloyd is part of Gemini Cooperation, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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