Low-Carbon Technologies
The Company expects to cumulatively invest NT$61.1 billion to NT$67.9 billion in the development of a low-carbon fleet by 2030, including LNG dual-fuel container vessels, dual-fuel-ready container vessels, and container vessels, which are scheduled to be progressively placed into operation between 2026 and 2032. Other initiatives include investing in the installation of shore power systems, collaborating with suppliers to introduce biofuels, and researching the feasibility of alternative fuels. Through fleet renewal, the adoption of alternative fuels, and the development of low-carbon technologies, the Company aims to progressively improve fleet energy efficiency and reduce operational carbon emissions, thereby supporting the Company’s net-zero transition.
The Company plans to develop and invest in a low-carbon fleet by 2030, including:
- Seven 15,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, with a transaction value of approximately NT$39.958 billion to NT$44.851 billion.
- Three 8,000-TEU dual-fuel-ready container vessels, with a transaction value of approximately NT$10.828 billion to NT$11.498 billion.
- Three 8,000-TEU container vessels, with a transaction value of approximately NT$10.294 billion to NT$11.554 billion.
In 2025, the Company invested a total of NT$796 million in relevant research and development expenditures for R&D and infrastructure related to the low-carbon transition.
| Low-carbon Investments for Onshore Business Locations |
| Ecological green roof |
- The Company has installed a multi-functional "Ecological Green Roof" on its office building in Taipei. By installing rainwater harvesting and solar energy systems and using plants for carbon fixation, it can bring green into the workplace and the urban environment, achieving a green economy and environmental sustainability.
- Result in 2025：
- Approximately1,667 kWh of electricity was saved, with annual carbon reduction of approximately 0.790 metric tons CO2e
- 134 tons of rainwater were recovered, with annual carbon reduction of approximately 0.020 metric tons CO2e.
- The total annual carbon sequestration by all plants is expected to reach approximately 0.0416 metric tons CO2e
- The headquarters Qidu building rooftop will also install a 9.6 kW solar photovoltaic system and 19.2 kW energy storage equipment, with an expected annual reduction of approximately 2.161 metric tons CO2e.
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| Promotion of Renewable Energy Procurement |
- The Qidu headquarters building and northern, central, and southern operational offices purchased 1,007 renewable energy certificates (RECs) in 2025, with 975,237kWh transferred through green electricity, equivalent to reducing approximately 462.262 metric tons CO2e emissions.
- To procure green electricity equivalent to 30% of electricity consumption by 2025 (RE30).
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| Transportation and Container Yard Equipment Electrification |
- Official motorcycles use electric motorcycles, official vehicles are gradually being replaced with hybrid vehicles accounting for 17.65%, with each vehicle saving 3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers compared to traditional vehicles. All official vehicles are expected to save 600 liters annually, reducing approximately 1.4131 metric tons CO2e.
- The Keelung Container Yard has introduced new electric gantry cranes, whose energy efficiency and safety have been certified by both the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and TÜV Rheinland. These
cranes feature a direct power supply design, significantly improving energy efficiency to approximately one-sixth that of diesel-powered equipment. By replacing diesel-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, the terminal achieves a stable annual saving of approximately 98,666 kWh of electricity and reduces diesel consumption by approximately 93,422 liters, continuously lowering energy consumption and associated emissions.
- The heavy container storage area features an innovative design with picking lanes located in the center of the storage area, reducing the movement distance of gantry crane trolleys and accelerating picking efficiency. Furthermore, container foot pads were designed to address Keelung's rainy environment, reducing the risk of cargo moisture damage. The storage capacity reaches 2,160 TEU, and 336 reefer plugs have been installed for import, export, and transshipment reefer containers, effectively expanding Yang Ming's service capacity at Keelung Port.
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| Low-Carbon Investment in Operating Fleet |
| Shore Power Retrofitting |
- Using shore power while vessels are at berth reduces marine fuel consumption and air pollution. Many ports have introduced requirements or incentives for vessels to use shore power. In 2025, vessel shore power usage totaled 14,086,567 kWh, saving approximately 3,306 metric tons of marine fuel, equivalent to reducing approximately 5,198 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, while also reducing emissions of sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides, and other air pollutants.
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| Alternative Fuels |
- The Company continuously monitors the technical maturity, completeness of vertical integration across supply chains, and international environmental regulatory developments for various alternative fuels, including biofuels, methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia.
- The Company has signed contracts for five 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships, scheduled to enter operation starting in 2026. LNG fuel reduces carbon emissions by approximately 20% compared to traditional fuel and is currently a highly mature alternative fuel. The Company is therefore selecting cleaner LNG dual-fuel vessels for its newbuilding program.
- The Company plans to use biofuels that comply with International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) process certification requirements to replace traditional fuels. This is expected to reduce vessel life-cycle (Well-to-Wake) carbon emissions by approximately 20% compared to traditional fuels.
- The Company arranges for selected crew members to obtain Basic and Advanced IGF Code certifications and complete training for specific engine types. A total of 245 Taiwanese crew members have completed Basic LNG training, and 72 have completed Advanced training.
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| Development of Energy-Saving Technologies |
- The Company continues to advance research into vessel energy-saving technologies and has achieved phased results. Current research priorities include carbon capture and storage (CCS) devices, air lubrication (bubble drag reduction), energy-saving windshields, energy-saving propellers, shaft generators, and waste heat recovery systems.
- The Company evaluates the maturity of relevant infrastructure, such as bunkering ports, fuel supply chains, and main and auxiliary engine technologies, while continuing to invest resources in energy-saving innovation and breakthroughs to achieve green shipping goals.
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