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Yang Ming Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping

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

Yang Ming Line logo

Yang Ming Line

Headquarters
Keelung, Taiwan
Founded
1972
Alliance
Premier Alliance
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):Yang Ming Line
  • Annual revenue:ZIM Integrated Shipping

Ranking positions

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Yang Ming Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: full comparison

Fleet & capacity

Metric
Yang Ming Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Fleet size
98 ships
147 ships
Container fleet capacity
0.72 M TEU
0.78 M TEU
Volume transported
4.58 M TEU
3.36 M TEU
Owned terminals
5
0

Global presence

Metric
Yang Ming Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Ports covered
70
335
Maritime lines
90
107
Countries of presence
87
90

Environmental impact

Metric
Yang Ming Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Carbon efficiency (EEDI)
37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km
Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)
4,294 ktCO₂eq
5,524 ktCO₂eq
Total waste
19,951 kt
Major oil spills
0
0
Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet
0 %
20 %

Business profile

Metric
Yang Ming Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Annual revenue
4.6 B$
5.16 B$
Alliance
Premier Alliance
Independent
Year established
1972
1945

Safety

Metric
Yang Ming Line
ZIM Integrated Shipping
Worker fatalities
0
0
Lost-time injury frequency
1.46
1.1
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)

Yang Ming Line37.9 gCO₂/TEU·km
ZIM Integrated Shipping63.6 gCO₂/TEU·km

Annual fleet CO₂ (Scope 1)

Yang Ming Line4,294 ktCO₂eq
ZIM Integrated Shipping5,524 ktCO₂eq

Total waste

Yang Ming Line19,951 kt
ZIM Integrated Shipping

Major oil spills

Yang Ming Line0
ZIM Integrated Shipping0

Biofuel / dual-fuel fleet

Yang Ming Line0 %
ZIM Integrated Shipping20 %

Yang Ming Line vs ZIM Integrated Shipping: the verdict

Here is how Yang Ming Line 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. Yang Ming Line is the more carbon-efficient carrier. Yang Ming Line sails with Premier Alliance, while ZIM Integrated Shipping belongs to Independent.

Frequently asked questions

Is Yang Ming Line 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, Yang Ming Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Which carrier has wider coverage, Yang Ming Line or ZIM Integrated Shipping?

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

Where are Yang Ming Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping headquartered?

Yang Ming Line is headquartered in Keelung, Taiwan, while ZIM Integrated Shipping is based in Haifa, Israel.

Which alliances do Yang Ming Line and ZIM Integrated Shipping belong to?

Yang Ming Line is part of Premier Alliance, while ZIM Integrated Shipping sails with Independent.

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