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Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Yang Ming Line

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

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny logo

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

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 Compagny
  • Container fleet capacity:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Ports covered:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Yang Ming Line
  • Annual revenue:Mediterranean Shipping Compagny

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

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

Environmental impact

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

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny42.1 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny33,046 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny366 kt
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny4 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny offers the wider port coverage. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Mediterranean Shipping Compagny sails with Independent (former 2M), while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediterranean Shipping Compagny or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Mediterranean Shipping Compagny 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 Compagny or Yang Ming Line?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Mediterranean Shipping Compagny and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Mediterranean Shipping Compagny is part of Independent (former 2M), while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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