Wan Hai Container Tracking
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Wan Hai
SCAC: WHLC
Taiwan-based carrier built on intra-Asia feeder density, now a top-15 line pushing into deep-sea trades.
Wan Hai Lines started in Taipei in 1965 as a log-carrying operation, then pivoted to container shipping in 1976 as Asian trade shifted to boxes. That intra-Asia origin still defines the company. Its network is dense and high-frequency across Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent, and intra-Asia sailings accounted for roughly 58 percent of lifting volume in 2024. Shippers moving cargo between second-tier Asian ports often reach for Wan Hai precisely because it calls where the larger deep-sea lines do not.
Wan Hai at a glance
- Headquarters
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Founded
- 1965
- Fleet
- ~116-123 vessels, ~525K-567K TEU (late 2025)
- Alliance
- Independent (selective joint services with ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Yang Ming)
- Main trade lanes
- Intra-Asia, Asia-North America (Transpacific), Asia-Middle East, Asia-Indian Subcontinent
- Official website
- www.wanhai.com
About Wan Hai
Wan Hai Lines started in Taipei in 1965 as a log-carrying operation, then pivoted to container shipping in 1976 as Asian trade shifted to boxes. That intra-Asia origin still defines the company. Its network is dense and high-frequency across Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent, and intra-Asia sailings accounted for roughly 58 percent of lifting volume in 2024. Shippers moving cargo between second-tier Asian ports often reach for Wan Hai precisely because it calls where the larger deep-sea lines do not.
The carrier is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and remained profitable and privately controlled by the Chen founding family for decades. By late 2025 it operated well over 100 vessels totalling in the range of 525,000 to 567,000 TEU, placing it around 11th worldwide by capacity. Its orderbook is aggressive for a line its size, with methanol dual-fuel and methanol-ready newbuildings including 16,000 TEU ships due through 2028.
Wan Hai runs as an independent, outside the Gemini, Ocean, and Premier alliances, but it partners selectively. It shares Asia to US West Coast slots with ONE, cooperates with Hapag-Lloyd on Asia to US East Coast, and works with Evergreen and Yang Ming on intra-Asia strings. Transpacific service, launched in earnest around 2020, is the clearest sign of its move beyond the feeder trades that made its name.
Wan Hai container tracking FAQ
Is Wan Hai Lines part of a shipping alliance?
No. Wan Hai operates as an independent carrier and is not a member of the Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, or Premier Alliance. It does run selective joint services, including Asia to US West Coast cooperation with ONE, an Asia to US East Coast tie-up with Hapag-Lloyd, and intra-Asia partnerships with Evergreen and Yang Ming.
What does the SCAC code WHLC identify?
WHLC is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Wan Hai Lines. It appears on bills of lading, booking references, and container documentation to identify the carrier in electronic and customs systems.
Where is Wan Hai Lines based and what is it known for?
Wan Hai is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and was founded in 1965. It is best known for its dense, high-frequency intra-Asia network, which accounted for roughly 58 percent of its lifting volume in 2024, though it has expanded into transpacific and other deep-sea trades since around 2020.
How do I track a Wan Hai shipment?
Enter your Wan Hai container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), or booking number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live vessel route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Wan Hai account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Wan Hai's SCAC code?
Wan Hai's SCAC code is WHLC. It identifies Wan Hai on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your container, BOL, or booking number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Wan Hai containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Wan Hai tracking by container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), and booking reference (BK). Any of the three returns the same real-time route, port calls, and ETA.
Is Wan Hai container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Wan Hai shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Wan Hai container updating?
Wan Hai tracking reflects what the carrier and vessel feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as vessel departure or discharge) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Wan Hai shipments?
Panvaya combines Wan Hai's schedule with live vessel position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.