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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 logo

Mediterranean Shipping Company

Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1970
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

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

Mediterranean Shipping Company vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
880 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
6.3 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
24.5 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
48
5

Global presence

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
520
70
Maritime lines
300
90
Countries of presence
155
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
33,046 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
366 kt
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
4 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
91.1 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Independent (former 2M)
Premier Alliance
Year established
1970
1972

Safety

Metric
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
5
0
Lost-time injury frequency
2.89
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Mediterranean Shipping Company and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Company42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Company33,046 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Company366 kt
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Company0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company4 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

Mediterranean Shipping Company

602
Ships
12.24
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Yang Ming Line

12
Ships
0.12
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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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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