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Wan Hai boss: Higher contract rates for US West Coast shipments

Wan Hai Lines’ general manager Tommy Hsieh is optimistic that contract rates will be higher due to economic growth.

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Lines moving towards alternative fuels: Key strategies and industry front-runners

Alphaliner’s report states there is no clear winner when it comes to decarbonisation efforts among container carriers.

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Martina Li
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Evergreen/Wan Hai joint service calls Mindanao Container Terminal for first time

The 2020-built, 2,000 TEU container ship Ever Core was the first vessel deployed on a new joint service by Taiwan’s ocean carriers Evergreen and Wan Hai, which called at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

ICTSI believes the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT’s connectivity with key international markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan through the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Shekou, Subic, and...

https://container-news.com/evergreen-wan-hai-joint-service-calls-mindanao-container-terminal-for-first-time/

Wan Hai advances carbon reduction initiatives by integrating biofuel into its global fleet

Taipei-headquartered ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines has recently upgraded its vessel equipment to minimize the environmental impact.

In response to the 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Taiwanese box line has launched the official adoption of biofuel in its global fleet.

The 4,333 TEU container ship Wan Hai 510, also known as Tai Chun, is the first vessel of the company to adopt biofuel. The boxship is currently deployed on the CI6...

https://container-news.com/wan-hai-advances-carbon-reduction-initiatives-by-integrating-biofuel-into-its-global-fleet/

Wan Hai: Newbuildings not aimed at surpassing any peer

Wan Hai Lines has countered speculation that its recent newbuilding orders are aimed at breaking into the world’s 10 largest liner operators and displacing its Taiwanese compatriot peer Yang Ming Marine Transport.

Wan Hai’s latest newbuilding orders, comprising eight 8,000 TEU ships at CSBC Corporation and four 8,700 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Samho inked in August, leave less than 100,000 TEUs between itself and 10th ranked Yang Ming.

Wan Hai’s current fleet stands at 527,631 TEUs, including...

https://container-news.com/wan-hai-newbuildings-not-aimed-at-surpassing-any-peer/

Wan Hai Lines introduces new 13,100 TEUs ship

Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony on 23 August for the WAN HAI A17, along with a charity event, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje.

The ceremony was co-officiated by Po-Ting Chen, Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, and S.A. Choi, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries. Chih-Jung Chang performed the christening rituals, blessing the vessel with wishes for good fortune and safe voyages.

WAN HAI A17 is the tenth vessel in a series of thirteen 13,100 TEU containerships ordered...

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Wan Hai Lines celebrates naming of WAN HAI 375 and 377

Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony for WAN HAI 375 and WAN HAI 377, along with a charity donation event, on 1 August at the Japan Marine United Corporation TSU Shipyard.

The event was jointly officiated by Chao-Hon Chen, honorary chairman of Wan Hai Lines, Charles Chen, president of Wan Hai Lines Japan and director of Wan Hai Lines Singapore, and Nobuyuki Nada, president and CEO of Japan Marine United Corporation. Tomomi Nakasone, spouse of Yasutaka Nakasone, a member of the House of...

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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 to upgrade Terminal 5 in Kaohsiung Port.

Mega Bank is the lead lender with the syndicate comprising Land Bank of Taiwan, Bank of Taiwan and First Commercial Bank.

Photo of loan contract signing

Wan Hai is taking over operations of Terminal 5 from Evergreen Marine Corporation, which shifted to Terminal 7.

The Taiwanese regional carrier’s upgrades will see Piers 79, 80 and 81 in Terminal 5 equipped...

https://container-news.com/wan-hai-secures-us340-million-in-bank-funding-to-green-its-kaohsiung-terminal/

Wan Hai Lines launches new South East Asia – India service

Wan Hai Lines is expanding its service network in India. In May 2024, Wan Hai Lines introduced the SI8 (South East Asia – India Service VIII), a direct service from Indonesia to West India.

The inaugural call of SI8 at the BMCT terminal on 19 May marked a successful launch.

In addition, this service includes the traditional Far East region and provides direct routes to ports like Jakarta and Surabaya. SI8 aims to deliver more efficient, faster, and more extensive transportation options between...

https://container-news.com/wan-hai-lines-launches-new-south-east-asia-india-service/

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