ICO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of ICO Shipping and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

ICO Shipping
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Founded
- 2008
- Alliance
- Independent

Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
At a glance
- Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
- Ports covered:Yang Ming Line
ICO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
ICO Shipping and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
ICO Shipping
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ICO Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how ICO Shipping and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet. Yang Ming Line offers the wider port coverage. ICO Shipping sails with Independent, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is ICO Shipping or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼
Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which carrier has wider coverage, ICO Shipping or Yang Ming Line?▼
Yang Ming Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are ICO Shipping and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
ICO Shipping is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
Which alliances do ICO Shipping and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼
ICO Shipping is part of Independent, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.
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