Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced a major renewal of its long-term terminal operations at Kaohsiung Port, while simultaneously approving a significant container fleet replacement program as part of its broader strategy to strengthen network stability, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Following its 402nd Board Meeting on April 17, 2025, Yang Ming confirmed a 20-year lease extension for Terminal No. 70 at Kaohsiung Port through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hong Ming Terminal & Stevedoring Corp. The extension reinforces Kaohsiung’s role as a critical transshipment and service hub for Yang Ming’s intra-Asia and global network—a position the carrier has built since first establishing operations there in 1980.
Strategically located with integrated access to highway infrastructure, warehousing, container yards, and inland trucking services, the combined operations of Terminal No. 70 and Terminals No. 108–111 provide Yang Ming with enhanced flexibility to manage both short-haul regional services and long-haul global trades out of Taiwan’s busiest port.
In parallel, the Board approved a new round of container investments aimed at modernizing its equipment portfolio and supporting business growth. The upcoming container build will replace aging units while expanding capacity across multiple equipment types, including standard ISO dry containers, reefer containers, and specialized equipment.
The container replacement plan also aligns with Yang Ming’s sustainability objectives. New containers will incorporate bamboo flooring to reduce reliance on hardwood, while waterborne coatings will significantly cut volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production. The newly acquired reefer units will feature inverter compressors for greater energy efficiency, along with the adoption of low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) R513A refrigerant to further lower greenhouse gas emissions during daily operations.
Delivery of the new containers is scheduled for 2025, allowing Yang Ming to immediately benefit from lower maintenance costs, improved cargo safety, and increased operational efficiency across its fleet. The investment also reflects the growing importance of container sustainability standards as regulatory and customer demands increasingly focus on Scope 3 emissions across the full logistics chain.
As global container shipping continues to operate under volatile market conditions, Yang Ming is prioritizing both asset renewal and supply chain integration to maintain competitiveness. By combining terminal infrastructure security with modernized equipment and ongoing environmental initiatives, the carrier aims to enhance network resilience while supporting the evolving demands of its global customer base.
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