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
- Headquarters
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1965
- Alliance
- Independent

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
Global presence
Environmental impact
Business profile
Safety
Environmental deep dive
Yang Ming Line 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
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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