Wan Hai Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Wan Hai. If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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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 check Wan Hai tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Wan Hai container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
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 and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Wan Hai containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for Wan Hai. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Wan Hai container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Wan Hai tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my Wan Hai container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Wan Hai is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for Wan Hai shipments?
When Wan Hai tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.