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Orient Overseas Container Line vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Orient Overseas Container Line and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Orient Overseas Container Line logo

Orient Overseas Container Line

Headquarters
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Founded
1947
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Yang Ming Line
  • Container fleet capacity:Orient Overseas Container Line
  • Ports covered:Orient Overseas Container Line
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Orient Overseas Container Line
  • Annual revenue:Orient Overseas Container Line

Ranking positions

Orient Overseas Container Line

Orient Overseas Container Line vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Orient Overseas Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
70 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
1.1 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
7.3 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
5

Global presence

Metric
Orient Overseas Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
330
70
Maritime lines
78
90
Countries of presence
90
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Orient Overseas Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
36.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
6,278 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
16.6 kt
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Orient Overseas Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
8.3 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1947
1972

Safety

Metric
Orient Overseas Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0
1.46
Training per employee
6.74 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Orient Overseas Container Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Orient Overseas Container Line36.2 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Orient Overseas Container Line6,278 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Orient Overseas Container Line16.6 kt
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Orient Overseas Container Line0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Orient Overseas Container Line0 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Orient Overseas Container Line vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Orient Overseas Container Line or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?▼

Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Orient Overseas Container Line or Yang Ming Line?▼

Orient Overseas Container Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Orient Overseas Container Line or Yang Ming Line?▼

Orient Overseas Container Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Orient Overseas Container Line and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼

Orient Overseas Container Line is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Orient Overseas Container Line and Yang Ming Line belong to?▼

Orient Overseas Container Line is part of Ocean Alliance, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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