International Cargo Tracking Center

Ocean Container Tracking Systems

International ocean freight relies heavily on container visibility systems that allow users to monitor cargo movements throughout the supply chain. Most steamship lines provide tracking by:

• Container Number

• Booking Number

• Bill Of Lading Number

• Vessel Name

• Voyage Number

Major Steamship Line Tracking Platforms

The worlds leading container shipping companies operate sophisticated online tracking systems capable of providing shipment milestones, estimated arrival dates, transshipment updates, customs release status, and terminal discharge information.

Some of the most widely used ocean container tracking systems include:

• MSC Tracking

• Maersk Tracking

• CMA CGM Tracking

• Hapag-Lloyd Tracking

• COSCO Tracking

• Evergreen Tracking

Vessel Tracking And AIS Monitoring

In addition to container tracking, many logistics professionals utilize vessel AIS monitoring systems to observe the live location of cargo ships worldwide. These systems provide vessel speed, route, estimated arrival time, port calls, and live maritime movement data.

Important vessel tracking platforms include:

• MarineTraffic

• VesselFinder

These platforms are particularly useful for importers awaiting container arrivals at ports such as Port of Miami, Port of Los Angeles, Port of New York and New Jersey, and international terminals throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Track Your International Shipment With Confidence

Whether your cargo is moving by ocean container, consolidated freight, air cargo, courier, automobile shipping, or international moving services, shipment visibility has become an essential component of modern global trade.

The Freight-Calculator.com Global Cargo Tracking Center was created to provide importers, exporters, logistics professionals, and international shippers with a centralized resource for worldwide freight tracking and transportation visibility.

Here are some of the most widely used ocean container tracking systems and carrier tracking portals worldwide for international shipping and freight forwarding:

Major Global Container Line Tracking Links

• MSC Container Tracking — Track containers with Mediterranean Shipping Company

• Maersk Container Tracking — Track shipments with Maersk

• CMA CGM Tracking — Tracking for CMA CGM

• Hapag-Lloyd Tracking — Track containers with Hapag-Lloyd

• COSCO Shipping Tracking — Track cargo with COSCO Shipping

• Evergreen Tracking — Tracking portal for Evergreen Marine

• ONE Line Tracking — Ocean Network Express tracking portal

• Yang Ming Tracking — Track with Yang Ming Marine Transport

• ZIM Tracking — Track containers with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

• Wan Hai Tracking — Wan Hai Lines tracking

• OOCL Tracking — Tracking for Orient Overseas Container Line

• Hamburg Süd Tracking — Hamburg Süd tracking

• PIL Tracking — Pacific International Lines tracking

• HMM Tracking — Tracking for HMM

Multi-Carrier Universal Container Tracking Platforms

These allow tracking across multiple steamship lines using container number, booking number, or bill of lading:

• MarineTraffic Vessel Tracking — Real-time vessel AIS tracking via MarineTraffic

• VesselFinder — Vessel positioning and route tracking

Port Terminal Tracking & Visibility

Useful after the container arrives at destination terminals:

• Port of Los Angeles Tracking

• Port of Miami Cargo Tracking

• Port of New York & New Jersey

• APM Terminals Track & Trace

• SSA Marine

Typical Information Needed To Track

Most systems allow tracking by:

• Container Number (example: MSCU1234567)

• Booking Number

• Bill of Lading Number

• Vessel Name

• Voyage Number

Best Professional Combination

For freight professionals and import/export operations, the strongest combination is usually:

1. Steamship line direct tracking

2. AIS vessel tracking via MarineTraffic

3. Terminal visibility portal

4. Internal freight forwarder milestone system

This gives near real-time visibility from booking through port arrival, customs, and final delivery.

Major International Air Cargo Tracking Links

Integrated Express & Air Cargo Carriers

• FedEx Tracking — Track shipments with FedEx

• UPS Tracking — Tracking portal for UPS

• DHL Express Tracking — Track cargo with DHL

• TNT Tracking — Tracking for TNT Express

• USPS Tracking — United States Postal Service tracking

Airline Air Cargo Tracking Portals

Global Cargo Airlines

• Lufthansa Cargo Tracking — Lufthansa Cargo

• Qatar Airways Cargo Tracking — Qatar Airways Cargo

• Emirates SkyCargo Tracking — Emirates SkyCargo

• Cargolux Tracking — Cargolux

• Air France KLM Cargo Tracking — Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

• Turkish Cargo Tracking — Turkish Cargo

• Cathay Cargo Tracking — Cathay Cargo

• Korean Air Cargo Tracking — Korean Air Cargo

• ANA Cargo Tracking — ANA Cargo

• China Airlines Cargo Tracking — China Airlines Cargo

• Singapore Airlines Cargo Tracking — Singapore Airlines Cargo

• Ethiopian Cargo Tracking — Ethiopian Cargo

• Atlas Air Cargo Tracking — Atlas Air

• Kalitta Air Cargo Tracking — Kalitta Air

Universal Air Waybill (AWB) Tracking Systems

These platforms track cargo across many airlines using the AWB number:

• Cargo AI Tracking

• Track-Trace Air Cargo Tracking

• SeaRates Air Cargo Tracking

Airport & Ground Handling Tracking Systems

Useful for terminal handling, warehouse status, and customs release:

• Menzies Aviation — Menzies Aviation

• Swissport Cargo Services — Swissport

• Worldwide Flight Services — Worldwide Flight Services

What You Usually Need To Track Air Cargo

Air Waybill Number (AWB)

Example format:

• 001-12345675

• 157-98765432

The first 3 digits identify the airline.

Other Tracking Inputs

• Booking reference

• Flight number

• Shipment reference

• House Air Waybill (HAWB)

• Master Air Waybill (MAWB)

Most Common Airline Prefixes

Airline	Prefix
American Airlines Cargo	001
Lufthansa Cargo	020
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo	057
Delta Cargo	006
United Cargo	016
Korean Air Cargo	180
Qatar Airways Cargo	157
Emirates SkyCargo	176

Best Professional Tracking Stack

For professional freight forwarding and cargo management:

1. Airline direct tracking

2. Universal AWB tracker

3. Airport cargo terminal visibility

4. Internal freight forwarder milestone system

5. Flight tracking via:

   • FlightRadar24

   • FlightAware

This combination gives visibility from warehouse acceptance through uplift, transit, customs, and final delivery.