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Messina Line vs Yang Ming Line

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

Messina Line logo

Messina Line

Headquarters
Genova, Italy
Founded
1929
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

Messina Line vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Messina Line
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
10 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.037 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
Messina Line
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
50
70
Maritime lines
90
Countries of presence
40
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Messina 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
Messina Line
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1929
1972

Safety

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

Environmental deep dive

Messina Line and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Messina Line
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Messina Line
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Messina Line
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Messina Line
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Messina Line
Yang Ming Line0 %

Messina Line vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

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

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

Where are Messina Line and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Messina Line is headquartered in Genova, Italy, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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