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    Yang Ming Marine Transport

    Yang Ming Marine Transport is a Taiwanese container shipping company operating a global fleet since 1972.

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    A Yang Ming Marine Transport logo featuring a stylized blue wave with a white triangle emblem symbolizing maritime operations
    A large container ship the Yang Ming navigates the ocean with a prominent bow and superstructure under a blue sky
    $6.94B
    Revenue
    81
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Yang Ming Marine Transport is a Taiwanese container shipping company operating a global fleet since 1972.

    Key Leadership

    • Cliff Pai – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Yang Ming Marine Transport operates a global shipping network covering Asia, Europe, America, and Australia.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Dry Container

      Standard container for general cargo, available in 20ft and 40ft sizes.

    • Reefer Container

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable goods, equipped with cooling units.

    Technology Platforms

    • BlueX Trade digital logistics platform
    • Lynx Fleet-enabled Carrier Transicold refrigeration monitoring platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Taiwan

      Port of Kaohsiung terminal, major container handling and logistics hub

    • Belgium

      Antwerp container terminal, European gateway for Yang Ming’s shipping network

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001:2015 CNS 45001:2018 TOSHMS

    Global Locations & Network

    Yang Ming Marine Transport operates a global container shipping network across major trade lanes. Its services link Asia, Europe, North and South America, with expanded Far East and Atlantic routes.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Yang Ming Marine will join HMM and ONE in the Premier Alliance from February 2025 for 5 years. The Premier Alliance covers major East-West trade lanes and includes a slot exchange deal with MSC.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Global container shipping
    • Asia-Europe-America routes
    • Port-to-port delivery

    Contract Logistics

    • Integrated supply chain
    • Warehousing solutions
    • Distribution management

    Special Cargo

    • Oversized cargo handling
    • Project cargo transport

    Digital Offerings

    Yang Ming Marine Transport offers digital platforms for container tracking, sailing schedules, vessel tracking, inventory forecasting, and real-time reefer monitoring.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Sustainability Partner Award from Union Pacific Railroad 2024, Sustainability Partner Award from Norfolk Southern Corporation 2025

    Recent Developments

    Yang Ming ordered seven 16,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready container ships from Hanwha Ocean.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Global service network across Asia, Europe, America, Australia
    • Ranked ninth largest liner operator worldwide
    • Focus on fleet optimization and operational efficiency

    Challenges

    • Trade uncertainties and weak cargo volumes hurt profitability
    • Global fleet overcapacity creates supply-demand imbalance

    Opportunities

    • Fleet optimisation with new eco-friendly vessels
    • Expansion into India-Europe trade routes
    • Investment in methanol and LNG dual-fuel ships