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Hapag-Lloyd Container Tracking
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About Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd operates 308 ships totalling ≈2.40 M TEU—about 7.5 % of global capacity, with a further ≈540 k TEU (41 dual-fuel vessels) on order that will refresh the fleet through 2028. Its 3.7 M TEU container pool includes one of the world’s largest reefer fleets, powering cold-chain growth. Since February 2025 the carrier co-runs the new Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, already posting ≈90 % schedule reliability—40 points above the market average. Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd serves 400 ports in 140 countries, supports inland moves via 17 rail corridors in Europe and the Americas, and targets a 70 % CO₂-intensity cut by 2040 with methanol-ready newbuildings and shore-power investments.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
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Pick Tracking Type in the dropdown.
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Enter a container or BL beginning with HLCU or the container prefix HLXU (e.g.
HLXU1234567).3
Click Track – milestones refresh every 60 min and multi-box BLs are merged automatically.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Hapag-Lloyd
TEU capacity – 2.40 M TEU (308 ships)
Global market share – 7.5 %
Orderbook – 41 ships ≈ 540 k TEU
Container pool – 3.7 M TEU (incl. reefers)
Gemini reliability – 90 % on-time (Feb 2025)
Free plan – Track up to 30 shipments for any carrier
Ports served – 400+ in 140 countries
HQ – Hamburg, Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
What is Hapag-Lloyd’s SCAC code?
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code for Hapag-Lloyd is HLCU. Use HLCU for AMS/ISF filings or when creating trackings via the TrackCargo API.
Which references can I use to track a Hapag-Lloyd shipment?
Enter any Hapag-Lloyd container, booking or master BL starting with HLCU or the container prefix HLXU—e.g.
HLXU9876543. TrackCargo fetches live milestones automatically.Can I track legacy UASC BLs?
Yes. UASC merged into Hapag-Lloyd in 2017—simply select Hapag-Lloyd and paste the legacy UACU- prefixed BL.
How many Hapag-Lloyd shipments can I monitor on the Free plan?
The Free tier lets you follow up to 30 live shipments—Hapag-Lloyd or any other carrier—at the same time.
What does the Pro plan add for Hapag-Lloyd containers?
Pro unlocks unlimited monthly shipments, delay & arrival alerts, shareable tracking links, bulk CSV export, deep analytics and full REST API access. Predictive ETAs will join the Pro toolkit once released.
Is there an API for creating Hapag-Lloyd trackings?
Absolutely. Use the TrackCargo REST API to POST a container or BL, pull live status in JSON and receive webhook events for every milestone—ideal for TMS or ERP integrations.
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