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Medkon Lines vs Yang Ming Line

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

Medkon Lines logo

Medkon Lines

Headquarters
Pendik/Istanbul, Turkey
Founded
2009
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
  • Ports covered:Yang Ming Line

Medkon Lines vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
25 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5
Storage volume
40,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
22
70
Maritime lines
11
90
Countries of presence
19
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Medkon Lines
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
Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
2009
1972

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Medkon Lines and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Medkon Lines
Yang Ming Line0 %

Medkon Lines vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Medkon Lines 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 Medkon Lines 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, Medkon Lines or Yang Ming Line?

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

Where are Medkon Lines and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Medkon Lines is headquartered in Pendik/Istanbul, Turkey, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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