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Ocean Network Express vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Ocean Network Express logo

Ocean Network Express

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2017
Alliance
Premier Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Ocean Network Express
  • Container fleet capacity:Ocean Network Express
  • Ports covered:Ocean Network Express
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Yang Ming Line
  • Annual revenue:Ocean Network Express

Ranking positions

Ocean Network Express vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
254 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
1.9 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
12 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
8
5

Global presence

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
244
70
Maritime lines
165
90
Countries of presence
120
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
10,271 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
14.5 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
2017
1972

Safety

Metric
Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
Training per employee
10 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Yang Ming Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Ocean Network Express40.5 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Ocean Network Express10,271 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Ocean Network Express
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Ocean Network Express0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Ocean Network Express0 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Ocean Network Express vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet. Ocean Network Express offers the wider port coverage. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Ocean Network Express sails with Premier Alliance, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Network Express or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

Ocean Network Express operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Ocean Network Express 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, Ocean Network Express or Yang Ming Line?

Ocean Network Express calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Ocean Network Express is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Ocean Network Express is part of Premier Alliance, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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