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Nippon Yusen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines

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

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Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Alliance
ONE
vs
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Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Nippon Yusen Kaisha
  • Ports covered:Nippon Yusen Kaisha
  • Annual revenue:Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Ranking positions

Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Nippon Yusen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Fleet size
824 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 Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Ports covered
244
85
Maritime lines
165
55
Countries of presence
120
33

Environmental impact

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
11,410 ktCO₂eq
4,449 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.97 %
0.8 %

Business profile

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Annual revenue
15.3 B$
3.04 B$
Alliance
ONE
Independent
Year established
1885
1965

Safety

Metric
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines
Worker fatalities
1
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.4
5.84

Environmental deep dive

Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Nippon Yusen Kaisha11,410 ktCO₂eq
Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Wan Hai Lines0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Nippon Yusen Kaisha0.97 %
Wan Hai Lines0.8 %

Nippon Yusen Kaisha vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nippon Yusen Kaisha or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?

Nippon Yusen Kaisha operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Nippon Yusen Kaisha or Wan Hai Lines?

Nippon Yusen Kaisha calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?

Nippon Yusen Kaisha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Wan Hai Lines belong to?

Nippon Yusen Kaisha is part of ONE, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.

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