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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Yang Ming Line 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
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

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 Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
800 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
—
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
—
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
—
5

Global presence

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
300
70
Maritime lines
—
90
Countries of presence
—
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
—
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
—
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
—
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
—
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
—
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
16 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Independent (ONE member for container)
Premier Alliance
Year established
1885
1972

Safety

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
—
0
Lost-time injury frequency
—
1.46
Training per employee
—
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)—
Yang Ming Line0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

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

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)

—

Yang Ming Line

12
Ships
0.12
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) or Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line?▼

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 Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is part of Independent (ONE member for container), while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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