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How to Track HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) Container: 2025 Guide

Ashish PimpreAshish Pimpre
November 28, 2025·7 min read
How to Track HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) Container: 2025 Guide

HMM (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) is South Korea's largest container shipping company and an important member of THE Alliance. Known for their ultra-large container vessels and growing global presence, HMM is a significant player in international trade. This guide covers HMM container tracking in 2025.

About HMM

HMM has evolved into a major global carrier:

  • Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
  • Founded: 1976
  • Fleet Capacity: Over 820,000 TEU
  • Fleet Size: 70+ vessels (including 12 mega-ships of 24,000 TEU)
  • Global Network: Major trade routes covered
  • SCAC Code: HDMU
  • Alliance: Member of THE Alliance
  • Notable: Operates some of world's largest container ships

HMM Container Prefixes

HMM containers use these identifiers:

  • HDMU - Primary HMM prefix (e.g., HDMU1234567)
  • HMMU - Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • HMCU - HMM Container units

How to Track HMM Containers

Method 1: Ocean by Traqo (Simplest)

Track HMM containers instantly:

  1. Visit traqocontainer.com
  2. Enter your HMM container number
  3. Get real-time tracking with route map

Why Ocean by Traqo:

  • All HMM prefixes: HDMU, HMMU supported
  • THE Alliance: Track with Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
  • Visual tracking: Interactive map display
  • No registration: Start immediately

Method 2: HMM Website

Track directly:

  1. Visit hmm21.com
  2. Go to "Cargo Tracking"
  3. Enter reference
  4. View results

HMM Tracking Statuses

StatusMeaning
Empty PickupContainer dispatched
Gate InAt terminal
LoadedOn vessel
DepartedVessel sailed
ArrivedAt destination
DischargedOff vessel
Gate OutDeparted terminal

HMM's Mega-Ships

HMM operates 12 of world's largest vessels:

  • HMM Algeciras: 23,964 TEU
  • "Algeciras-class": 12 ships of 23,000+ TEU
  • These mega-ships serve Asia-Europe routes

THE Alliance

HMM partners with:

  • Hapag-Lloyd
  • ONE
  • Yang Ming

Ocean by Traqo tracks across all alliance partners seamlessly.

HMM Trade Routes

  • Asia-Europe: Flag services with mega-ships
  • Transpacific: Asia-Americas
  • Intra-Asia: Regional services

Track HMM Containers Now

Get instant visibility:

  • Visit traqocontainer.com
  • Enter your HDMU container number
  • View complete tracking information

Ocean by Traqo provides unified HMM tracking. Whether shipping with HMM or any THE Alliance carrier, get the visibility you need.

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