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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines logo

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1964
Alliance
ONE
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Ports covered:Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Ranking positions

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
873 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
—
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
—
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5
5

Global presence

Metric
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
244
70
Maritime lines
165
90
Countries of presence
120
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
—
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
10,063 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
3.531 kt
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
—
4.6 B$
Alliance
ONE
Premier Alliance
Year established
1964
1972

Safety

Metric
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.19
1.46
Training per employee
14 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines—
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines10,063 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines3.531 kt
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines—
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines—
Yang Ming Line0 %

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines operates the larger fleet. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines offers the wider port coverage. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines sails with ONE, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitsui O.S.K. Lines or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines or Yang Ming Line?▼

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is part of ONE, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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