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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha logo

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1919
Alliance
ONE
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
  • Ports covered:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
  • Annual revenue:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Ranking positions

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
451 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
4
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
244
85
Maritime lines
165
55
Countries of presence
120
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
6,650 ktCO₂eq
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
6.56 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
ONE
Independent
Year established
1919
1965

Safety

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
1
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0
5.84
Training per employee
42 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

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

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha6,650 ktCO₂eq
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha operates the larger fleet. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha offers the wider port coverage. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha sails with ONE, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha or Wan Hai Lines?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is part of ONE, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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