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Maersk Line Limited vs Yang Ming Line

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

Maersk Line Limited logo

Maersk Line Limited

Headquarters
Florham Park, United States
Founded
1983
Alliance
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vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Maersk Line Limited

Maersk Line Limited vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
20 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
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0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
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4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
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5

Global presence

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
300
70
Maritime lines
—
90
Countries of presence
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87

Environmental impact

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
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
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0 %

Business profile

Metric
Maersk Line Limited
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
—
4.6 B$
Alliance
—
Premier Alliance
Year established
1983
1972

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Maersk Line Limited and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Maersk Line Limited—
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Maersk Line Limited—
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Maersk Line Limited—
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Maersk Line Limited—
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Maersk Line Limited—
Yang Ming Line0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

Maersk Line Limited

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Yang Ming Line

12
Ships
0.12
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Maersk Line Limited vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Maersk Line Limited and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet. Maersk Line Limited offers the wider port coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is Maersk Line Limited 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, Maersk Line Limited or Yang Ming Line?▼

Maersk Line Limited calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Maersk Line Limited and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼

Maersk Line Limited is headquartered in Florham Park, United States, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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