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Matson vs Yang Ming Line

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

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Matson

Headquarters
Honolulu, United States
Founded
1882
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
  • Annual revenue:Yang Ming Line

Matson vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Matson
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
29 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.071 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
0.3 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
6
5
Storage volume
148,645 m²

Global presence

Metric
Matson
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
55
70
Maritime lines
7
90
Countries of presence
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Matson
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,080 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
13.7 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Matson
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
3.094 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1882
1972

Safety

Metric
Matson
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.73
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Matson has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Matson
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Matson1,080 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Matson
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Matson0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Matson13.7 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Matson vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Matson 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 Matson 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, Matson or Yang Ming Line?

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

Where are Matson and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Matson is headquartered in Honolulu, United States, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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