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Wan Hai Lines vs Yang Ming Line

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

Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance

At a glance

  • Fleet size:Wan Hai Lines
  • Container fleet capacity:Yang Ming Line
  • Ports covered:Wan Hai Lines
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Yang Ming Line
  • Annual revenue:Yang Ming Line

Wan Hai Lines vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
124 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
2.8 M TEU
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
5
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
85
70
Maritime lines
55
90
Countries of presence
33
87

Environmental impact

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,449 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.8 %
0 %

Business profile

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
3.04 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Independent
Premier Alliance
Year established
1965
1972

Safety

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

Yang Ming Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Wan Hai Lines
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

Wan Hai Lines0
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Wan Hai Lines0.8 %
Yang Ming Line0 %

Wan Hai Lines vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wan Hai Lines or Yang Ming Line the bigger carrier?

Wan Hai Lines operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Wan Hai Lines or Yang Ming Line?

Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Wan Hai Lines or Yang Ming Line?

Wan Hai Lines calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

Wan Hai Lines is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

Which alliances do Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Line belong to?

Wan Hai Lines is part of Independent, while Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance.

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