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About MSC
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing container line. Today it fields 900 ships totalling 6.47 M TEU—about 20.4 % of global capacity—and carries some 27 M TEU a year across 300 trade routes, calling at 520 ports in 155 countries. Backed by 675 offices, inland logistics arm Medlog and TiL terminals, MSC delivers door-to-door supply-chain solutions with API-driven visibility via the MyMSC app. A further 2.13 M TEU on order (132 LNG-/methanol-ready mega-maxes) will push the fleet beyond 1,000 ships by 2028. Exiting the 2M Alliance in Jan 2025, MSC will launch its own East-West network focused on schedule reliability while targeting a 40 % CO₂-intensity cut by 2030.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
1
Choose tracking type – bill of lading or container.
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Enter a reference starting MSCU (e.g.
MSCU1234567).3
Click Track sea shipment and wait a few seconds for live data.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about MSC
TEU capacity – 6.47 M TEU (900 ships)
Orderbook – 2.13 M TEU / 132 ships
Global market share – 20.4 %
Free plan – Track up to 30 shipments for any carrier
Weekly port calls – 460+ across 520 ports
Largest vessel – MSC Irina (24,346 TEU)
Avg. vessel age – ≈12 years
Primary trade lanes – Asia-Europe, Trans-Pacific, Intra-Med
HQ – Geneva, Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which SCAC codes does MSC use?
Mediterranean Shipping Company has four valid SCAC codes: MSCU (legacy), MEDU (new BL prefix), MSDU and MSMU. Use the code that matches your bill-of-lading prefix when filing AMS/ISF; TrackCargo recognises all four.
What reference numbers can I use to track an MSC shipment?
Enter an MSC container number or master bill of lading. Both begin with one of the prefixes above, e.g.
MSCU1234567 or MEDU7654321.Can TrackCargo merge multiple MSC containers under one BL?
Yes. If your master BL covers several containers, TrackCargo automatically groups them into a single, unified milestone timeline.
How many MSC shipments can I follow on the Free plan?
The Free tier lets you monitor up to 30 live shipments at any time—mix and match MSC with any other carrier.
What extras do I get on the Pro plan for MSC moves?
Pro unlocks unlimited monthly shipments, instant delay & arrival alerts, shareable public links, CSV/export, full REST API access and detailed analytics. Predictive ETAs will be added here once released.
Is there an API for creating MSC trackings?
Absolutely. The TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an MSC container or BL, retrieve status JSON and receive webhook updates—perfect for TMS or ERP integrations.
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