Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line
Side-by-side comparison of Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

Swire Shipping
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Founded
- 1872
- Alliance
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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
- Annual revenue:Swire Shipping
Ranking positions
Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: 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)
Total waste
Major oil spills
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
Swire Shipping vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict
Here is how Swire Shipping 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swire Shipping 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, Swire Shipping or Yang Ming Line?▼
Yang Ming Line calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.
Where are Swire Shipping and Yang Ming Line headquartered?▼
Swire Shipping is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.
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