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X-Press Container Line vs Yang Ming Line

Side-by-side comparison of X-Press Container Line and Yang Ming Line across fleet, coverage, emissions and performance.

X-Press Container Line logo

X-Press Container Line

Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1972
Alliance
vs
Yang Ming Line logo

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
  • Carbon efficiency (EEDI):X-Press Container Line
  • Annual revenue:Yang Ming Line

X-Press Container Line vs Yang Ming Line: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Fleet size
95 ships
98 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.179 M TEU
0.72 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
Owned terminals
5

Global presence

Metric
X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Ports covered
70
Maritime lines
100
90
Countries of presence
8
87

Environmental impact

Metric
X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
25.98 gCO₂/TEU·km
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
1,562 ktCO₂eq
4,294 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %

Business profile

Metric
X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Annual revenue
1.1 B$
4.6 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Year established
1972
1972

Safety

Metric
X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
Training per employee
23 h/yr

Environmental deep dive

X-Press Container Line has the lower environmental footprint across the metrics compared here.

Carbon efficiency (EEDI)

X-Press Container Line25.98 gCO₂/TEU·km
Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

X-Press Container Line1,562 ktCO₂eq
Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line19,951 kt

Major oil spills

X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

X-Press Container Line
Yang Ming Line0 %

X-Press Container Line vs Yang Ming Line: the verdict

Here is how X-Press Container Line and Yang Ming Line compare across the metrics that matter most. Yang Ming Line operates the larger fleet. X-Press Container Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier.

Frequently asked questions

Is X-Press Container Line 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 is greener, X-Press Container Line or Yang Ming Line?

X-Press Container Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier, with a lower EEDI across its fleet.

Where are X-Press Container Line and Yang Ming Line headquartered?

X-Press Container Line is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, while Yang Ming Line is based in Keelung, Taiwan.

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