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Pacific International Lines vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Pacific International Lines logo

Pacific International Lines

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1967
Alliance
Independent
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Pacific International Lines
  • Container fleet capacity:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Pacific International Lines
  • Annual revenue:Yang Ming Line

Pacific International Lines vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
101 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.389 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
2.5 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
20
5

Global presence

Metric
Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
95
70
Maritime lines
67
90
Countries of presence
90
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
2,881 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
1.9 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
2.9 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Independent
Premier Alliance
Year established
1967
1972

Safety

Metric
Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
0.71
1.46
Training per employee
37.9 h/yr
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Pacific International Lines has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Pacific International Lines2,881 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Pacific International Lines
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Pacific International Lines0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Pacific International Lines1.9 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Pacific International Lines vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Pacific International Lines operates the larger fleet. Pacific International Lines offers the wider port coverage. Pacific International Lines sails with Independent, while Yang Ming Line belongs to Premier Alliance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific International Lines or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

Pacific International Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Pacific International Lines or Yang Ming Line?

Pacific International Lines calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Pacific International Lines is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Pacific International Lines is part of Independent, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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