Nippon Yusen Kaisha vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1885
- Alliance
- ONE

Yang Ming Line
- Headquarters
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1972
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
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 Yang Ming Line: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Nippon Yusen Kaisha vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nippon Yusen Kaisha or Yang Ming Line 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 Yang Ming Line?▼
Nippon Yusen Kaisha calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Nippon Yusen Kaisha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
Which alliances do Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼
Nippon Yusen Kaisha is part of ONE, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.
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