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Wan Hai Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Wan Hai Lines logo

Wan Hai Lines

Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1965
Alliance
Independent
vs
ZIM Integrated Shipping logo

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1945
Alliance
Independent

At a glance

  • Fleet size:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Container fleet capacity:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Ports covered:ZIM Integrated Shipping
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):Wan Hai Lines
  • Annual revenue:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Wan Hai Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
124 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.496 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
2.8 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
7
0
Storage volume
239,000 m²

Global presence

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
85
335
Maritime lines
55
107
Countries of presence
33
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,449 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0.8 %
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
3.04 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Independent
Independent
Year established
1965
1945

Safety

Metric
Wan Hai Lines
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
5.84
1.1

Environmental deep dive

Wan Hai Lines has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

Wan Hai Lines57.18 gCO₂/TEU·km
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Wan Hai Lines4,449 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Major oil spills

Wan Hai Lines0
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Wan Hai Lines0.8 %
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Wan Hai Lines vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wan Hai Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping the bigger carrier?

ZIM Integrated Shipping operates the larger fleet of the two, based on number of ships in service.

Which is greener, Wan Hai Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

Wan Hai Lines is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Which carrier has wider coverage, Wan Hai Lines or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

ZIM Integrated Shipping calls at more ports worldwide, giving it the broader global network.

Where are Wan Hai Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Wan Hai Lines is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Wan Hai Lines and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Wan Hai Lines is part of Independent, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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