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M-Line vs Yang Ming Line

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

M-Line logo

M-Line

Headquarters
Istambul, Turkey
Founded
Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
  • Container fleet capacity:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Yang Ming Line

M-Line vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
M-Line
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
11 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.025 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
M-Line
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
49
70
Maritime lines
90
Countries of presence
20
87

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
M-Line
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1972

Safety

Metric
M-Line
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

M-Line and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

M-Line
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

M-Line
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

M-Line
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

M-Line
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

M-Line
Yang Ming Line0 %

M-Line vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how M-Line 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is M-Line 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, M-Line or Yang Ming Line?

Yang Ming Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are M-Line and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

M-Line is headquartered in Istambul, Turkey, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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