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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha logo

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1919
Alliance
ONE
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

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 Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
451 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
4
5

Global presence

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
244
70
Maritime lines
165
90
Countries of presence
120
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
6,650 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
6.56 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
ONE
Premier Alliance
Year established
1919
1972

Safety

Metric
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
1
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0
1.46
Training per employee
42 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Yang Ming Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha6,650 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Yang Ming Line0 %

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha or Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line?

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

Where are Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is part of ONE, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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