Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1970
- Alliance
- Independent (former 2M)

Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
At a glance
- Fleet size:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Yang Ming Line
- Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Company
Ranking positions
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)
Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).
Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Company offers the wider port coverage. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Mediterranean Shipping Company sails with Independent (former 2M), while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Shipping Company or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which is greener, Mediterranean Shipping Company or Yang Ming Line?▼
Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Mediterranean Shipping Company or Yang Ming Line?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼
Mediterranean Shipping Company is part of Independent (former 2M), while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.
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