Once an ocean freight shipment has been booked, sharing the container number on the shipment tracking page enables you to track the live status of your shipment. This information allows you to monitor the location and progress of your cargo as it moves through the transportation process.
Where can I add the container number?
To add the container reference, go to the Tracking tab of the shipment that you wish to update.
Click on 'Add Tracking Number' and select 'Container Number'.
Enter the Container Number, followed by the SCAC code and the Master Bill of Lading (MBL).
Select 'Other' if the SCAC code cannot be found.
To find the SCAC code you need, simply enter it in the designated SCAC code field or browse through the list until you locate the specific SCAC code you are searching for.
How would the container tracking updates display?
Once you input a valid container tracking reference, Cargobase will show the tracking milestones on the Tracking page. These milestones will be displayed in a format similar to the example below:
What happens if my container tracking reference is incomplete?
For optimal tracking results, it is advised to input a complete container tracking reference. Refer to the following table for guidance on maximizing the efficiency of Cargobase's container tracking system.
SCAC Code
| MBL/Booking #
| Container #
| Supported
| Remarks
|
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 | YES | Recommended for best results |
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 | YES | Risk of identifying incorrect container journey |
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 | YES | Risk of us not being able to identify the carrier SCAC |
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 | YES | Risk of us not being able to identify the carrier SCAC |
When uploading shipments using only the Container number (without the Master Bill of Lading), it will provide limited tracking information for the most recent active journey associated with that container. This poses a risk of receiving restricted tracking details, potentially leading to tracking data from a different journey than intended.
If the SCAC field is left empty, our system will make an attempt to verify the correct SCAC. However, if it cannot be determined, tracking data for the shipment may not be available.
Carriers Supported
Check out the carriers listed below that are supported on Cargobase.
Name
| SCAC
| Full Name
| SCAC Synonym
|
CROWLEY | CAMN | CROWLEY LINER SERVICES | CMCU, CPRC |
Interasia Lines | 12AT |
| Interasia-Lines, InterasiaLines, IASL |
Arkas | ARKU | ARKAS LINE | ARKAS-LINE, ARKASLINE |
FESCO | FESO | FAR EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY |
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NPL | PDLU | NEPTUNE PACIFIC LINE | NPDL, NPLX |
MSC | MSCU | MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY | MEDU, MSCX, MSC, MSC MEDITTERRANEAN S, MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY, MCSU, MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A, MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. |
Aladin Express | ALXP | Aladin Express |
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DHL Global Forwarding | DHC2 | DHL Global Forwarding | DHLC, DMAL |
North Sea Container Line (NCL) | NSCL | North Sea Container Line (NCL) |
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Maersk | MAEU | MAERSK LINE | MAERSK AS, MAERSK, MSK, MRKU, MAERSK A/S |
China United Lines | CULU |
| China-United-Lines, ChinaUnitedLines, CULV |
NewStar | NSTR | NewStar |
|
CK LINE | CKLU | CHUN KYUNG LINE | CK-LINE, CKLINE, CKYX |
TROPICAL | TSCW | TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION | TSGL |
Westwood Shipping Lines | WWSU | WESTWOOD SHIPPING LINES (WSL) |
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Samudera Shipping Line | SIKU | SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE |
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Orient Star | OSTI |
| Orient-Star, OrientStar |
Leschaco | LEHO |
|
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Hamburg Sud | SUDU | HAMBURG SÜDAMERIKANISCHE DAMPFSCHIFFFAHRTS | HAMBURGSUD, HAMBURG SUD, HSUD |
G2 Ocean | GSSW | G2 Ocean |
|
Maritime Marfret | MFTU |
| Maritime-Marfret, MaritimeMarfret |
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) | HDMU | HYUNDAI MERCHANT MARINE (HMM) | HMDU, HYNDAI, HYUNDAI MERCHANT MARINE CO.LTD, HMM, HYUNDAI MERCHANT MAR, Ltd., HMM Co., HMM21 |
Medkon Lines | MKLU | Medkon Lines |
|
PIL | PCIU | Pacific International Lines | PILN, PABV |
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) | SCIU |
| Shipping-Corporation-of-India, ShippingCorporationofIndia, SCI |
Transfar Shipping | TJFH | Transfar Shipping |
|
Regional Container Lines (RCL) | REGU | REGIONAL CONTAINER LINES |
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Camellia Line | CAKU | Camellia Line |
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Tailwind Shipping Lines | TSHG | Tailwind Shipping Lines |
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World Direct Shipping (WDS) | WDSB | World Direct Shipping (WDS) |
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Dachser | DTRA | Dachser |
|
Evergreen | EGLV | EVERGREEN LINES & EVERGREEN MARINE | EVRG, EVERGREEN MARINE CORP.TAIWAN, EVERGREEN MARINE, EVERGREEN MARINE CORP, EVERGREEN LINE, EVERGREEN MARINE CORP., EVERGREEN MARINE CORP.TAIWAN) LTD, EVERGREEN MARINE CORP.TAIWAN LTD, EVERGREEN |
Cargo-Partner | CPNU | Cargo-Partner |
|
Rif Line | RIFU | Rif Line |
|
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) | NYKS | NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA CONTAINER LINE | NYK-LINE, NYKLINE |
PSL Navegacao | PSL1 | PSL Navegacao |
|
Dong Young Shipping | PCSL | Dong Young Shipping |
|
Cordelia Container Shipping Line | CSYU | Cordelia Container Shipping Line |
|
Matson Navigation Company (MATS) | MATS | MATSON NAVIGATION |
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Bee Logistics | BELC | Bee Logistics Corp |
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Australia National Line (ANL) | ANNU | AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LINES | ANL CONTAINER LINE |
JAS Worldwide (Ocean) | JASO | JAS Worldwide (Ocean) |
|
Pasha Hawaii | PSHI |
| PashaHawaii, Pasha-Hawaii |
MESSINA | LMCU | MESSINA LINEA |
|
National Shipping of America | NSHA | National Shipping of America |
|
AC Container Line | ALRB | AC Container Line |
|
Dsv Ocean Transport | DSVF | Dsv Ocean Transport | SAT |
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) | MOLU | MITSUI OSK LINES | LTD, MITSUI O.S.K. LINES, MITSUI O.S.K. LINES LTD |
Hillebrand Gori | HGLU | Hillebrand | HILEBRAND, HLGU |
BMC Line Shipping | BMSU |
| BMC-Line-Shipping, BMCLineShipping |
Sealand | SEJJ | MAERSK SEALAND / SEAGO LINE | SEALAND-EUROPE, SEALANDEUROPE |
Crane Worldwide Logistics | MLCW | Crane Worldwide Logistics |
|
Kalypso Compagnia di Navigazione SpA | KCDU | Kalypso Compagnia di Navigazione SpA |
|
Vasco Maritime (VAS) | VMLU |
| VascoMaritime(VAS), Vasco-Maritime, VAS, VascoMaritime |
SEALAND AMERICAS | SEAU | MAERSK SEALAND / SEALAND MAERSK | SEALAND-AMERICAS, SEALANDAMERICAS |
ACL USA | ACLU | ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE | ACL-USA, ACLUSA, ACL-SINGAPORE, ACLSINGAPORE |
Polynesia Line | PLLU | POLYNESIA LINE |
|
White Line Shipping | WTLU | White Line Shipping |
|
Kintetsu World Express | KWEO | Kintetsu World Express |
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W.E.C. (West European Container) Lines | WECU | WEST EUROPEAN CONTAINER LINES | WECLINES, WEC-LINES |
SM Line (SML) | SMLM | SM LINE (EX. HANJIN) | SMLINE, SM-LINE |
Nirint Shipping | 32GH | Nirint Shipping Lines |
|
Turkon | TRKU | TURKON LINE |
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Eimskip | EIMU | EIMSKIPAFÉLAG ÍSLANDS |
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Maritime Carrier Shipping (MACS) | MCSM | Maritime Carrier Shipping (MACS) |
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Vanguard Logistics | VGLT | Vanguard Logistics |
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UWL | UWLD | UWL |
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Altun Logistics | ALKU | Altun Logistics |
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Hapag-Lloyd | HLCU | HAPAG-LLOYD CONTAINER LINE | HAPAG, HAPAG-LLOYD AG, HALG, HAPAG LLOYD AG, HAPAG LLOYD, HAPPAG, HLAG, HCLU, HAPAG-LLOYD AMERICA, HAPAGLLOYD, HLBU |
Gold Star Line | GSLU | GOLD STAR LINE (GSL) | GOLDSTAR, GOLD-STAR, GOSU |
Safmarine | SAFM | SAFMARINE CONTAINER LINE | SAFMARINE CONTAINER, SAFMARINE |
American President Lines (APL) | APLU | AMERICAN PRESIDENTS LINE | AMERICAN PRESIDENT L |
YANG MING | YMJA | YANG MING LINE (YML) | YMPR, YMLZ, YML, YANG MING MARINE TRA, YANG MING, YANGMING, YANG-MING, YANG MING LINE, YMLU |
Route Planner | SRRP |
| Route-Planner, RoutePlanner |
Ethiopian Shipping Line | ESLU |
| Ethiopian-Shipping-Line, EthiopianShippingLine, ESL |
Yusen Logistics | YASV |
| Yusen-Logistics, YusenLogistics |
SEALAND ASIA | MCPU | MAERSK SEALAND / MCC TRANSPORT | MCCQ, SEALAND-ASIA, SEALANDASIA |
Shipco Transport | SHPT |
| ShipcoTransport, Shipco-Transport |
Pan Ocean | POBU |
| PanOcean, Pan-Ocean, PAN OCEAN, PAN OCEAN CO LTD |
Emkay Lines | EMKU |
| EmkayLines, Emkay-Lines |
TOTE MARITIME | TOTE | TOTE MARITIME / SEA STAR LINE (SSL) | TOTE-MARITIME, TOTEMARITIME, SSLH, STRU |
ALIANCA | ANMR | ALIANÇA NAVEGAÇÃO E LOGÍSTICA | ANRM, ALIU |
DB Schenker | SHKK |
| DBSchenker, DB-Schenker |
Transvision Shipping Line | TVSU |
| TransvisionLineShipping, Transvision-Shipping-Line |
Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL) | SPNU |
| Salam-Pacific-Indonesia-Lines, SalamPacificIndonesiaLines, SalamPacificIndonesiaLines(SPIL), SPIL |
Laurel Navigation | LNLU | LAUREL NAVIGATION | LAURELNAVIGATION, LAUREL-NAVIGATION |
Wan Hai | WHLC | WAN HAI LINES (WHL) | WLHC, WAN HAI LINES LTD, WHCL, 22AA, WAN HAI LINES LTD TA, WANHAI |
Sinotrans Container Lines | 12IH |
| SinotransContainerLines, SNBU, Sinotrans-Container-Lines |
Minsheng Ocean Shipping | 13CQ |
| Minsheng-Ocean-Shipping, MOS, MinshengOceanShipping |
Admiral Container Lines | ADMU | Admiral Container Lines |
|
Blue Anchor America Line | BANQ | BLUE ANCHOR LINE | BLUEANCHORLINE, BLUE-ANCHOR-LINE |
Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) | KMTU | Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd. | KMTC |
Nile Dutch Africa Line | NIDU | Nile Dutch Africa Line |
|
Namsung | NSRU | Namsung Shipping Co., Ltd. | NRSU, NSSU |
Trans Asian Shipping Services | TLXU |
| TransAsianShippingServices, Trans-Asian-Shipping-Services |
DAL | DAYU | Deutsche Afrika-Linien |
|
Seino Logix Co | SEIN | Seino Logix Co |
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Volta Container Line | VCLU | VOLTA CONTAINER LINE | BIEN-DONG, BIENDONG |
T.S. Lines | TXZJ | TS LINES | TSTU, TSLINES, TXZJ, TS-LINES, 13DF |
Avana Global FZCO (BALAJI) | BLJU | Avana Global FZCO |
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Romocean | ROMO | Romocean |
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Marguisa Shipping Lines | MGSU | MARGUISA SHIPPING COMPANY |
|
Kuehne + Nagel (KN) | KHNN |
| Kuehne+Nagel(KN), Kuehne-Nagel, KN, Kuehne+Nagel, KuehneNagel |
Sunmarine Shipping Services | BAXU |
| SunmarineShippingServices, Sunmarine-Shipping-Services |
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) | OOLU | ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE | OOUL, ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE, OOIL, OOCL, ORIENT OVERSEAS CONT |
Carpenters Shipping | MBFU | CARPENTERS SHIPPING |
|
CNC (Cheng Lie Navigation) | 11DX | Cheng Lie Navigation Co.,Ltd | CNC-LINE, CNCLINE, CHNL, CNCU |
Ocean Network Express (ONE) | ONEY | OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (ONE) | ONE LINE, ONELINE, ONE, OCEAN NETWORK EXPRES, ONE-LINE |
Mariana Express Lines (MELL) | MEXU | Mariana Express Lines (MELL) |
|
Allalouf Shipping Line | ALLF | Allalouf Shipping Line |
|
Seaboard Marine | SMLU | SEABOARD MARINE LINE |
|
Swire Shipping | CHVW |
| ChinaNavigationCompany, SwireShipping, Swire-Shipping, China-Navigation-Company, ChinaNavigationCompany(SwireShipping) |
SETH Shipping | SSPH |
| SETHShipping, SETH SHIPPING CORP H |
ECUW | ECUW |
| ECUI, ECUWorldwide, ECU-Worldwide |
SHJJ | 11WJ | Jin Jiang Shipping |
|
Kambara | KKCL | Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. |
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Pan Continental Shipping | 15AC | Pan Continental Shipping | PCLU |
AUTOMATIC | AUTO | Automatic Resolution if SCAC Unavailable | Auto, auto, SNKO, TOLL, ANLC, BOIR, DELM, DSVA, EXFL, GECL, HDWC, MPLR, STPO, TOPO, UNQL, ZZXJ |
SITC | 12PD | SITC Container Lines Co., LTD | SITG, SITW, SITC, SITT, 12PD |
Cosiarma S.p.A. | CRAU | Cosiarma S.p.A. |
|
Sealead Shipping | SJHH | SeaLead Shipping Pte Ltd. | SLIM |
Asyad Line | ASLU | Asyad Line |
|
Sinokor | SKLU | Sinokor Merchant Marine Co.,Ltd |
|
Dalreftrans | DLTU | Dalreftrans |
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Emirates Shipping Line | ESPU | Emirates Shipping Line | EPIR |
Nauka Lines | NOKU | Nauka Lines |
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Independent Container Line | IILU | INDEPENDENT CONTAINER LINE |
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COSCO | COSU | COSCO CONTAINER LINES | CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING, CHINA COSCO SHIPPING CONTAINER LINE, COPU, COSCO SHIPPING, CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING AGENCY CO LTD, COSCO SHIPPING LINES, COSCO GROUP, CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING AGENCY CO LTD QINGDAO BRANCH, CHINA COSCO SHIPPING CORPORATION LIMITED |
BLPL Singapore | BLZU | BLPL Singapore |
|
Dongjin Shipping | 11PG | Dongjin Shipping | DJLU, DJLE |
BNSF Logistics | BNLS | BNSF Logistics |
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Maersk Line Limited (MLL) | MAEI | Maersk Line Limited (MLL) |
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) | KKLU | KAWASAKI KINKAI KISEN KAISHA LINE | KLINE, K LINE |
Hecny Shipping | HYSL | Hecny Shipping |
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen | WLWH | Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics | WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES S) PTE LTD, WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES, WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES PTE LTD |
Damco | DMCQ |
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STC | SNTU |
| STC, StoltTankContainers, StoltTankContainers(STC), Stolt-Tank-Containers |
VASI Shipping | VASU | VASI Shipping |
|
Seatrade | SGNV | SEATRADE REEFER CHARTERING | SDGR |
Blue World Line | BWLE |
| Blue-World-Line, BlueWorldLine |
Odyssey Logistics & Technology | OYLT | Odyssey Logistics & Technology |
|
Heung-A Shipping | 11QU | Heung-A Shipping | HALU, HASL, HAEU, HEUNG A, HEUNGA |
Econship | ECNU |
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Tarros | GETU | TARROS INTERNATIONAL |
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Maxicon Container Line (MCL) | MXCU |
| MaxiconContainerLine(MCL), MaxiconContainerLine, Maxicon-Container-Line, MCL |
Sarjak Container Lines | SJKU |
| Sarjak-Container-Lines, SarjakContainerLines |
Oman Container Lines | OCLU | Oman Container Lines |
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Blue Water Lines (BWL) | BWLU |
| Blue-Water-Lines-(BWL), BlueWaterLines(BWL), BWL, BlueWaterLines |
Sea Hawk Lines (SHAL) | SHKU |
| Sea-Hawk-Lines, SeaHawkLines(SHAL), SeaHawkLines, SHAL |
ZIM | ZIMU | ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES (ZISS) | ZIM CONTAINER SERVIC |
Eukor | EUKO |
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EIO | EXPO | EIO |
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CMA CGM | CMDU | CMA-CGM GROUP | UASC, CMBU, CMA CGM S.A., CMAU, CMACGM, CMA, CMA CGM (AMERICA) IN, CMA CGM SA, CMA CGM, CMA-CGM |