SHANGHAI EXPRESS (IMO 9501368)
SHANGHAI EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 142,023 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 143,262, and a length overall of 366.52 metres. This large-scale container vessel is configured for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. SHANGHAI EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South China Sea, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636093367
- Call sign: 5LVY5
- Gross tonnage: 143262
- Deadweight: 142023 t
- Length overall: 366.52 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 4°58.5′N · 027°13.6′W · Speed 19.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:28 UTC
- Destination: New York (US NYC) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 09:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.52 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.5 metres.
What is the capacity of SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 142,023 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 143,262.
Which classification society maintains SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where has SHANGHAI EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. It has also been observed near East Africa and the North America East Coast.
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