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Wan Hai to spend US$155 million to upgrade Kaohsiung terminal

"Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines will spend TW$4 billion (US$155 million) on refurbishing three piers of Kaoh...

Wan Hai to spend almost US$253 million to refurbish Kaohsiung terminal

“Taiwanese liner operator Wan Hai Lines will spend nearly US$253 million on refurbishing the No. 5 T...

Wan Hai to Set Up Two Transpacific Services

**Taiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines plans to launch two Transpacific services through a vess...

Wan Hai to scrap 10 older vessels as market turns

"Wan Hai Lines has become the first liner operator to take a big step to reduce its tonnage overhang...

Wan Hai to replace Hapag in THEA? Its fleet is too small, says analyst

"Wan Hai Lines could fill the gap in THE Alliance left by Hapag-Lloyd’s departure, according to Yang...

Wan Hai to offload more old tonnage in fleet renewal

"Wan Hai has launched a second round of ship demolitions and plans to dispose of six feeder vessels....

Wan Hai takes delivery of third JMU vessel

“Taiwan carrier Wan Hai lines took delivery of its third vessel in a series of eight 3,055TEU ships ordered at the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard in Kure, Japan.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai Surpasses Maersk in Profit

**The Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai takes the plaudits with carriers’ operating profit margins according...

Wan Hai stays in the black, but Evergreen and Yang Ming’s red ink raises merger talk

“Niche carrier Wan Hai was the only Taiwanese container line to post a net profit in the first quart...

Wan Hai splashes out US$37 million on new containers

"Wan Hai Lines has embarked on new container orders, after a hiatus of about a year." See the origin...

Wan Hai set to order more ships and containers

“Wan Hai Lines will proceed with orders for four more 13,000TEU Neo-Panamax new buildings and 50,000...

Wan Hai sees Philadelphia as option to clear NY-NJ empties

"As thousands of empty marine containers occupy chassis, truck yards, and terminal space across the...

Wan Hai secures US$340 million in bank funding to green its Kaohsiung terminal

"Wan Hai has obtained a TW$11 billion (US$340 million) loan from a syndicate of four Taiwanese banks...

Wan Hai says lack of vessels is hindering re-entry to Europe trades

“The dearth of ships available for charter or sale has caused Wan Hai Lines to put plans to re-enter the Asia-Europe tradelane on hold.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Wan Hai says it may be open to reducing shipping contract rates, 'short-term'

"Wan Hai has become the second liner operator to acknowledge requests from shippers to reduce contra...

Wan Hai ring-fences $1.5bn for fleet expansion and equipment

"Wan Hai Lines has set aside $1.55bn to invest in ships, container terminal equipment and new boxes,...

Wan Hai reconsidering Asia-Europe trades as smaller box ships prove their worth

“Smaller containerships uneconomic a year ago are now back in vogue, due to sky-rocketing freight rates across multiple trades.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Wan Hai reassigns ships from congested US west coast to intra-Asia routes

“Wan Hai Lines has begun diverting ships from its Asia-US west coast service to its core intra-Asia...

Wan Hai puts 2,500 TEU boxship up for second hand vessel sale

"Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai has announced that its 2,500 TEU container ship Wan Hai 302 is for...

Wan Hai pays $850,000 fine to settle FMC detention case

“Carrier Wan Hai has agreed to pay an $850,000 civil penalty to settle an investigation into detenti...

Wan Hai pays $53m to buy chartered 2,700 teu box ship

“Wan Hai is paying $53m to buy the 2008-built Cape Magnus, one of seven 2,700 teu ships chartered from Schoeller Holdings for 16-18 months in 2020.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

Wan Hai orders nine neo-Panamaxes from HHI

“Wan Hai Lines has ordered nine 13,000TEU ships from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai orders four neopanamax newbuildings

“Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order of four container vessels with 13,100TEU capacity, as part of the company’s fleet improvement plan.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai orders five 13,200 teu boxships at HHI

Wan Hai Lines has confirmed order at South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries for five 13,200 teu containerships. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

Wan Hai orders containers, and expands Transpacific services

“Wan Hai Lines will order another 32,000TEU in new containers, anticipating more demand growth in 2021.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai orders 12 newbuildings

“Wan Hai Lines has ordered a dozen 3,013TEU newbuildings from the Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Nihon Shipyards the company reported on 25 January.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai opens new office in Kolkata

"Wan Hai Lines has opened a new office in Kolkata, India to improve service quality and build a stro...

Wan Hai offers express clearance for e-commerce

“Wan Hai has established express customs clearance for goods purchased through e-commerce at its terminal in Kaohsiung Port’s Wharf 63.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

Wan Hai newbuilding involved in collision outside Cai Mep

"Another of Wan Hai Lines’ ships has become embroiled in a collision." See the original story at: *C...

Wan Hai newbuild boxship completes maiden voyage to Qingdao Port

The following release was published by Wan Hai:

The 13,200 TEU newbuilding "WAN HAI A01" of Wan...

Wan Hai names new eco-friendly 13,100 TEU containership

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Wan Hai Lines Ltd. held ship naming cerem...

Wan Hai names ‘Smart Ship’ newbuild trio

"Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines hosted a naming ceremony for three 3,013 TEU containership...

Wan Hai makes 12th vessel buy with Lomar feeder ship

“Wan Hai has purchased its 12th ship since earmarking US$360 million to buy second-hand ships.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

WAN HAI LINES Transpacific Service Enhancement

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WAN HAI LINES LTD is pleased to announce an...

Wan Hai Lines to Revamp Independent Asia to US East Coast Service (AA7)

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Wan Hai Lines is expanding its Asia – Ameri...

Wan Hai Lines to Revamp Independent Asia to US East Coast Service (AA7)

The following release was published by Wan Hai Lines:

Wan Hai Lines is expanding its Asia – Ameri...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch Taiwan to Vietnam and Thailand Services Coverage

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Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce a new...

Wan Hai Lines to launch Southeast Asia – India Service VIII (SI8)

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Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launc...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch New China to Vietnam Service

Wan Hai Lines Ltd. is pleased to announce its plan to expand its existing service network between Ch...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch Japan Express Service to Singapore Malaysia

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce a Japan Express service to Singapore and Malaysia. This service...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch Indonesia to Singapore / Malaysia Service

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce a new service string connects Indonesia to Singapore and Malays...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch Independent Subic Express Service(SES)

The following release was published by WAN HAI LINES:

Taipei, Mar. 7, 2019 – Wan Hai Lines will e...

Wan Hai Lines to Launch Independent Asia to US East Coast Service (AA7)

The following release was published by Wan Hai Lines.

Wan Hai Lines is expanding its Asia – Ameri...

Wan Hai Lines to launch Far East – Red Sea (AR1) Service

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launch of Far East – Red Sea “AR1” service on April 6th, 20...

Wan Hai Lines to launch China – India Service VI (CI6) Service

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launch of China – India Service VI “CI6 service” on January...

Wan Hai Lines to launch China – East India V (CI5) Service

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Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the la...

WAN HAI Lines to join TBS Service with “K” Line

**Wan Hai Lines will expand further on its already extensive south-east Asia network by joining Thai...

Wan Hai Lines To Enhance Japan to Straits Services Coverage

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Taipei, Mar. 8, 2019 – Wan Hai Lines is ple...

Wan Hai Lines to enhance Asia to US East Coast Service (AA9)

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Taipei, Jun. 14, 2022 – Wan Hai Lines will...

Wan Hai Lines to add new call at Colombo in America East Coast service

The following release was published by Wan Hai Lines:

Wan Hai Lines AA7 service added a direct...