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Hapag-Lloyd container tracking
Terminal49 tracks Hapag-Lloyd containers from Hapag-Lloyd's carrier feed. Enter a container number, bill of lading number, and booking number to follow vessel ETA, container discharge, rail movement, pickup, and empty return in one timeline. Hapag-Lloyd's current coverage does not identify the destination terminal, so confirm the assigned facility before checking holds, pickup availability, last free day, and storage.
Country
Germany
Fleet
300 vessels
Capacity
2.0 M TEU
Alliance
Gemini Cooperation
Track a Hapag-Lloyd shipment
Paste any tracking number once. Terminal49 auto-detects the format and keeps the shipment current — no re-checking.
Or track on Hapag-Lloyd's own site
Hapag-Lloyd container tracking
Track an individual Hapag-Lloyd container by its ISO 6346 number (4-letter BIC prefix + 7 digits). Container number tracking: supported
Hapag-Lloyd container prefixes: HLBU, HLXU, HLCU
See all carriers that accept container numbers →Hapag-Lloyd bill of lading tracking
Track a Hapag-Lloyd bill of lading number to follow every container booked under that contract. Best when you have a single document covering a multi-container shipment. Bill of lading tracking: supported
See all carriers that accept bills of lading →Hapag-Lloyd booking tracking
Track a Hapag-Lloyd booking number to monitor a shipment before the bill of lading has been issued. Useful for pre-loading visibility on spot-rate bookings. Booking number tracking: supported
See all carriers that accept booking numbers →About Hapag-Lloyd
Founded in 1970, headquartered in Hamburg, part of HLC, operates 300 vessels. Listed on the SMDG Liner Code registry as HLC.
| CEO | Rolf Habben Jansen |
|---|---|
| Website | hapag-lloyd.com |
Other Hapag-Lloyd resources
Schedules and tariffs published on Hapag-Lloyd's own website.
Vessel schedule
hapag-lloyd.comPoint-to-point schedule
hapag-lloyd.comTariffs & rates
hapag-lloyd.com
Tracking number formats
Hapag-Lloyd uses three identifier types. Terminal49 accepts all of them and auto-detects which one you've pasted.
Bill of lading number
230123456
9–12 digit document number. Covers one or more containers under the same contract.
Container number
HLBU1234567
Prefix (HLBU, HLXU, HLCU) + 7 digits. ISO 6346 standard. Tracks a single physical box.
Booking number
M0123456
Pre-loading reservation ID. Useful for tracking shipments before a bill of lading has been issued.
What you see when tracking Hapag-Lloyd
Carrier milestones explain where the container moved. Pickup facts come from the assigned terminal, because vessel arrival and container discharge do not prove that a box is released or available.
Vessel ETA and discharge
Follow the expected port arrival, vessel berth, and individual container discharge. An ETA can change, and vessel arrival alone is not pickup availability.
Holds and availability
Confirm the assigned terminal, then check customs and freight release, terminal holds, pickup availability, and appointment access before dispatch.
Last free day and storage
Review pickup LFD and storage or fee details where the assigned terminal provides them. Confirm deadlines and amounts with the terminal.
Pickup and empty return
Follow full out after pickup and the empty-return milestone. Confirm Hapag-Lloyd’s approved return location and deadline separately.
Hapag-Lloyd tracking statuses in plain language
This table only includes events marked supported in the repository's HLCU coverage data. A movement event does not confirm customs release, freight release, terminal availability, or appointment access.
| Status | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Empty out | An empty Hapag-Lloyd container was released for loading at origin. | Confirm the equipment number, pickup location, and booking cutoffs. |
| Full in | The loaded container entered the origin terminal or yard. | Check documentation and gate cutoffs. A gated-in box is not yet on the vessel. |
| Vessel loaded | The container was loaded onto the named vessel. | Wait for vessel departure before treating the ocean leg as underway. |
| Vessel departed | The vessel left port with the container aboard. | Use the latest ETA for planning, but continue treating it as an estimate. |
| Vessel berthed | The vessel reached its berth at the destination port. | Wait for the individual container discharge before checking pickup conditions. |
| Vessel discharged | The Hapag-Lloyd container was unloaded from the vessel. | Confirm the assigned terminal, then check releases, holds, availability, and LFD. |
| Rail departed | The container left on an inland rail leg. | Plan against the inland destination and rail-ramp timing, not the port ETA. |
| Rail arrived | The inland train reached the destination rail ramp. | Check ramp availability, holds, appointments, and local free-time rules. |
| Full out | The loaded import container left the terminal, yard, or rail ramp. | Record pickup and confirm the empty-return deadline and approved return location. |
| Empty returned | The empty Hapag-Lloyd container was returned after unloading. | Keep the interchange receipt in case the return time is disputed. |
Hapag-Lloyd holds, availability, LFD, and storage
HLCU coverage does not identify the destination terminal. Use the current arrival notice or Hapag-Lloyd record to confirm the facility, then check customs and freight release, terminal holds, availability, appointments, and the last free day (LFD) before sending a driver.
LFD is the final day in the applicable free-time period. It does not guarantee that pickup is possible. Storage, demurrage, detention, and empty-return rules can vary by facility, equipment, agreement, and date.
Before arranging pickup
- Confirm the individual Hapag-Lloyd container was discharged.
- Verify the assigned terminal on the current arrival notice.
- Check releases, holds, availability, appointments, LFD, and storage.
- After pickup, confirm the empty-return location and deadline.
Start free Hapag-Lloyd container tracking
Add a Hapag-Lloyd container, bill of lading, or booking number once and let Terminal49 keep the carrier timeline current. Review the free-tracking page for how it works, or check pricing for current plan details.
More container tracking pages
Hapag-Lloyd operates in the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, so a booking can involve a partner vessel. Browse the shipping lines directory or compare another carrier's accepted identifiers and tracking coverage.
Data coverage
Every milestone and attribute Terminal49 normalizes for Hapag-Lloyd — the carrier feed plus terminal, vessel, and rail sources, reconciled into one timeline. Track once; it stays current, refreshed every 4 hours.
Core transport milestones
8/13- Empty OutSupported
- Empty ReturnedSupported
- Full InSupported
- Full OutSupported
- Vessel BerthedSupported
- Vessel DepartedSupported
- Vessel DischargedSupported
- Vessel LoadedSupported
- Transshipment ArrivedUnsupported
- Transshipment DepartedUnsupported
- Transshipment DischargedUnsupported
- Transshipment LoadedUnsupported
- Vessel ArrivedUnsupported
Extended transport milestones
6/11- Arrived At DestinationSupported
- Estimated Arrival at Final DestinationSupported
- Feeder ArrivedSupported
- Feeder DepartedSupported
- Rail ArrivedSupported
- Rail DepartedSupported
- DeliveredUnsupported
- Feeder DischargedUnsupported
- Feeder LoadedUnsupported
- Rail LoadedUnsupported
- Rail UnloadedUnsupported
Container list
9/12- Destination Full Out AtSupported
- Empty Terminated AtSupported
- Equipment HeightSupported
- Equipment LengthSupported
- Equipment TypeSupported
- NumberSupported
- POD Arrived AtSupported
- POD Discharged AtSupported
- POD Full Out AtSupported
- Destination Arrived AtUnsupported
- Seal NumberUnsupported
- WeightUnsupported
Port of lading (POL)
5/5- POL ATDSupported
- POL ETDSupported
- POL LocodeSupported
- POL NameSupported
- POL TimezoneSupported
Port of discharge (POD)
8/9- POD ATASupported
- POD ETASupported
- POD LocodeSupported
- POD NameSupported
- POD TimezoneSupported
- POD Vessel IMOSupported
- POD Vessel NameSupported
- POD Voyage NumberSupported
- POD TerminalUnsupported
Final destination
5/5- Destination ATASupported
- Destination ETASupported
- Destination LocodeSupported
- Destination NameSupported
- Destination TimezoneSupported
Other events
2/2- Booking CancelledSupported
- Estimated ArrivalSupported
Document types
3/3- Bill Of LadingSupported
- Booking NumberSupported
- Container NumberSupported
Hapag-Lloyd tracking FAQ
- How do I track a Hapag-Lloyd container?
- Enter the complete Hapag-Lloyd container number, bill of lading number, and booking number in the tracker on this page. Terminal49 keeps the carrier timeline current automatically and shows supported transport milestones in one place.
- What can I see in Hapag-Lloyd container tracking?
- Terminal49's HLCU coverage shows vessel ETA, container discharge, rail movement, pickup, and empty return. Vessel arrival and container discharge do not mean the container is released or available for pickup.
- Does Hapag-Lloyd tracking show holds, availability, LFD, and storage?
- Hapag-Lloyd's current carrier coverage does not identify the destination terminal. Confirm the assigned facility on the current arrival notice, then check holds, pickup availability, last free day, storage, fees, and appointments with that terminal.
- What is Hapag-Lloyd's SCAC code?
- Hapag-Lloyd's SCAC is HLCU. Container prefixes in Terminal49's carrier record include HLBU, HLXU, and HLCU.
- Can I track a Hapag-Lloyd bill of lading or booking number?
- Yes. Terminal49's HLCU coverage supports container number, bill of lading number, and booking number. A bill of lading follows the containers associated with that document, while a container number follows one physical box.
- Which Hapag-Lloyd milestones does Terminal49 cover?
- Terminal49 currently supports 8 of 13 core HLCU transport milestones and 6 of 11 extended milestones. Coverage includes full out and empty return.
API & webhooks
Every field on this page is available through the Terminal49 REST API and webhook payloads. Same shape, every carrier.
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