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Regional Container Lines (RCL) vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Regional Container Lines (RCL) logo

Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Founded
1979
Alliance
Independent
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:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Yang Ming Line

Regional Container Lines (RCL) vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
35 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.1 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
55
70
Maritime lines
20
90
Countries of presence
87

Environmental impact

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

Business profile

Metric
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
Alliance
Independent
Premier Alliance
Year established
1979
1972

Safety

Metric
Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Yang Ming Line are evenly matched on environmental performance.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Regional Container Lines (RCL)
Yang Ming Line0 %

Verified fleet emissions (EU MRV)

Verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation (source: EMSA / THETIS-MRV).

Regional Container Lines (RCL)

Yang Ming Line

12
Ships
0.12
CO₂ 2025 (Mt)

View the fleet & its emissions

Regional Container Lines (RCL) vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Regional Container Lines (RCL) 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 carrier has wider coverage, Regional Container Lines (RCL) or Yang Ming Line?

Yang Ming Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Regional Container Lines (RCL) is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Regional Container Lines (RCL) is part of Independent, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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