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Hyundai Merchant Marine vs Wan Hai Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Merchant Marine and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Hyundai Merchant Marine logo

Hyundai Merchant Marine

Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
1976
Alliance
Premier Alliance
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Wan Hai Lines
  • Container fleet capacity:Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • Ports covered:Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • Annual revenue:Hyundai Merchant Marine

Ranking positions

Hyundai Merchant Marine

Hyundai Merchant Marine vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
82 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.9 M TEU
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
4.5 M TEU
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
3
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
100
85
Maritime lines
55
55
Countries of presence
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
25.2 kt
Major oil spills
1
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
57.2 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Independent
Year established
1976
1965

Safety

Metric
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.69
5.84
Training per employee
38 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Wan Hai Lines has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Hyundai Merchant Marine
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Hyundai Merchant Marine25.2 kt
Wan Hai Lines

Major oil spills

Hyundai Merchant Marine1
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Hyundai Merchant Marine0 %
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Hyundai Merchant Marine vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Hyundai Merchant Marine and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet. Hyundai Merchant Marine offers the wider port coverage. Hyundai Merchant Marine sails with Premier Alliance, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyundai Merchant Marine or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Hyundai Merchant Marine or Wan Hai Lines?

Hyundai Merchant Marine calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Hyundai Merchant Marine and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Hyundai Merchant Marine is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Hyundai Merchant Marine and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Hyundai Merchant Marine is part of Premier Alliance, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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