Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd is the Hong Kong branch of Wan Hai Lines Ltd., one of Asia’s most prominent privately-owned container shipping companies. As a critical component of the company's regional operations, Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd manages container shipping, logistics, agency services, and terminal operations in one of the world’s busiest maritime trade hubs. The branch plays a key role in linking Hong Kong and Southern China with Wan Hai’s extensive intra-Asia, Asia–Middle East, and Asia–Americas shipping networks.
Core Business
Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd provides comprehensive maritime and logistics services including:
- Container shipping and liner services
- Cargo tracking and containerized freight movement
- Freight forwarding and documentation
- Terminal, port, and depot management
- Vessel agency and customs brokerage services
- Inland haulage and intermodal coordination
The company operates with direct access to Hong Kong’s premier container terminals and maintains strong relationships with regional shippers, exporters, freight forwarders, and customs authorities.
Service Portfolio
Container Shipping Services
- Fixed-day liner services connecting:
- Intra-Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia)
- Far East–Middle East
- Asia–US West Coast and East Coast
- Asia–India Subcontinent
- Over 40 regular shipping routes
- Fleet of over 100 container vessels, including new eco-class ships
Cargo Management
- Online e-commerce platform for booking, container tracking, schedule inquiry, and freight rate retrieval
- Electronic B/L issuance, amendments, and verification
- Support for reefer, out-of-gauge (OOG), and hazardous cargo
Logistics and Intermodal Services
- Coordination of transshipment via Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Pearl River Delta terminals
- Inland haulage and container depot network throughout Guangdong and southern China
- Door-to-door service options across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent
Terminal and Depot Operations
- Yard management and container inventory control
- Inspection, cleaning, and repair services for all container types
- Collaboration with third-party terminals and inland container depots (ICDs)
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd is uniquely positioned due to its:
- Strong intra-Asia coverage with one of the densest shipping networks in the region
- Privately owned, independently operated model, allowing for operational flexibility and client responsiveness
- Strategic terminal and agency presence across Hong Kong and South China, enabling end-to-end cargo visibility
- Stable liner schedules supported by a young and expanding fleet
As part of the wider Wan Hai Group, the Hong Kong entity benefits from decades of industry reputation and a fleet-wide focus on digital transformation and environmental compliance.
Financial and Operational Scale
Though financial reporting is consolidated under the parent company (Wan Hai Lines Ltd., Taiwan), public data as of FY2023 reveals:
- Group Revenue: Over USD 5.2 billion
- Annual Cargo Volume: Approx. 5.8 million TEUs
- Global Fleet Size: Over 110 vessels, totaling 350,000+ TEUs
- Offices in 30+ countries with over 5,000 employees
- Hong Kong Office: A key contributor to Pearl River Delta volume, managing thousands of containers per week
The company’s Hong Kong branch handles operations for major trade corridors, including Asia–Middle East and Asia–US lanes, where demand for reliable schedule integrity remains high.
Trade and Shipment Data
From shipping manifest data and port authority reports:
- Major Commodities Handled: Electronics, textiles, consumer goods, machinery, chemicals, perishables
- Top Origin/Destination Ports:
- Yantian (China)
- Keelung (Taiwan)
- Port Klang (Malaysia)
- Nhava Sheva (India)
- Los Angeles/Long Beach (USA)
- Average TEU Turnaround (HK): Over 200,000 TEUs annually
- Port of Call Frequency (Hong Kong): Multiple weekly calls through CKYH and THE Alliance terminals
Target Market
Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd caters to:
- Global NVOCCs and freight forwarders
- Hong Kong and PRD-based manufacturers/exporters
- E-commerce logistics platforms and 3PLs
- Multinational companies with regional sourcing hubs
- Importers/exporters requiring reliable short-sea and deep-sea container services
Capabilities
- Digital Booking & EDI Integration: For real-time tracking, document submission, and scheduling
- Depot & Warehouse Access: In Kwai Chung, Tuen Mun, and PRD logistics zones
- Reefer and Special Cargo Support: Including temperature-controlled logistics
- Dedicated Customer Service Teams: Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
- Environmental Compliance Programs: Fleet transition to low-sulfur fuels and vessel efficiency upgrades
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
- ISPS and SOLAS VGM Compliance
- Carrier Member of DCSA (Digital Container Shipping Association)
- HK Port & Marine Department Compliance for all vessel operations
Wan Hai Lines is committed to clean shipping practices, data-driven transparency, and industry collaboration for safer and smarter maritime logistics.
Customer Testimonials
Though formal testimonials are not published, Wan Hai consistently ranks high in:
- Schedule reliability (among Asia-based carriers)
- Flexibility in equipment repositioning
- Responsiveness of sales and customer service teams
- Transparent surcharges and contract fulfillment
Customers in Hong Kong particularly value the carrier’s capacity allocation and strong ties with terminal operators.
Major Achievements
- Expanded Asia–US East Coast and Gulf service coverage, reducing reliance on trans-Pacific bottlenecks
- Launched new-generation, eco-compliant vessels as part of fleet modernization
- Digitized global documentation flows with electronic BLs and API integration
- Maintained above-industry schedule integrity throughout peak pandemic years
- Strengthened transshipment strategy via Hong Kong for Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent-bound cargo
Wan Hai Lines (H.K.) Ltd remains a cornerstone of regional maritime logistics in East Asia, offering reliability, efficiency, and adaptability across a globally connected network.
