Swire Shipping vs Wan Hai Lines
Side-by-side comparison of Swire Shipping and Wan Hai Lines across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Swire Shipping
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Founded
- 1872
- Alliance
- Vessel Sharing Agreement

Wan Hai Lines
- Headquarters
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1965
- Alliance
- Independent
At a glance
- Fleet size:Wan Hai Lines
- Container fleet capacity:Wan Hai Lines
- Ports covered:Swire Shipping
Ranking positions
Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping vs Wan Hai Lines: full comparison
Fleet & capacity
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Swire Shipping has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Swire Shipping vs Wan Hai Lines: the verdict
Here is how Swire Shipping and Wan Hai Lines compare across the metrics that matter most. Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet. Swire Shipping offers the wider port coverage. Swire Shipping sails with Vessel Sharing Agreement, while Wan Hai Lines belongs to Independent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swire Shipping or Wan Hai Lines the bigger carrier?▼
Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.
Which carrier has wider coverage, Swire Shipping or Wan Hai Lines?▼
Swire Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Swire Shipping and Wan Hai Lines headquartered?▼
Swire Shipping is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Wan Hai Lines is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Which alliances do Swire Shipping and Wan Hai Lines belong to?▼
Swire Shipping is part of Vessel Sharing Agreement, while Wan Hai Lines sails with Independent.
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