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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Wan Hai Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) logo

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
vs
Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
  • Ports covered:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
  • Annual revenue:Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Ranking positions

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
800 ships
124 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
Volume transported
2.8 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
300
85
Maritime lines
55
Countries of presence
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
16 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
Independent
Year established
1885
1965

Safety

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84

Environmental deep dive

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Wan Hai Lines are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

Here is how Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) operates the larger fleet. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) offers the wider port coverage. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) sails with Independent (ONE member for container), while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or Wan Hai Lines?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is part of Independent (ONE member for container), while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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