Started on 24th February 1965, Wan Hai Lines (WHL) with a service transporting steel between Japan and America, today Wan Hai Lines provides full-containerized shipping service covering ports in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Middle East, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
Wan Hai Lines also operates shipping agency business and is currently representing Norwegian HOEGH AUTOLINERS as their general agent in Taiwan for the import and export of vehicle and other cargoes.
As of end 2016, WHL
Reported revenues of TW$ 57.35 Billion and Net Profit of TW$ 1.1.4 billion
3.63 Million TEUs operating capacity
89 vessels
Running 18 Independent services, 22 joint services and 8 slot charter services
WHL is 5 time proud winner of the "Container Shipping Line of the Year - Far East Trade Lane" from Maritime and Logistics Award, India.