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How to Track Yang Ming Container: Complete Guide 2025
November 28, 2025·7 min read
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is Taiwan's second-largest shipping company and a significant player in global container shipping. Known for reliability and strong transpacific services, Yang Ming serves shippers worldwide. This guide covers tracking Yang Ming containers in 2025.
About Yang Ming
Yang Ming has been a key player in container shipping since its founding:
- Headquarters: Keelung, Taiwan
- Founded: 1972
- Fleet Capacity: Over 650,000 TEU
- Fleet Size: 90+ vessels
- Global Network: Services to major trade routes
- SCAC Code: YMLU
- Alliance: Member of THE Alliance
Yang Ming Container Prefixes
Yang Ming containers are identified by:
- YMLU - Primary prefix (e.g., YMLU1234567)
- YMMU - Yang Ming Marine
- YAMU - Legacy units
How to Track Yang Ming Containers
Method 1: Track with Ocean by Traqo
The fastest way to track Yang Ming containers:
- Go to traqocontainer.com
- Enter your Yang Ming container number
- Click "Track Shipment"
- View tracking with route visualization
Ocean by Traqo advantages:
- Instant detection: Recognizes YMLU prefix automatically
- THE Alliance coverage: Track alongside Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM
- Visual maps: See container position on interactive map
- Complete history: Full tracking timeline
- No registration: Track immediately
Method 2: Yang Ming Website
Track on Yang Ming's e-service:
- Visit yangming.com
- Click "Track & Trace"
- Enter your reference
- View details
Method 3: e-Service Portal
Registered customers access:
- Shipment dashboard
- Booking tools
- Documentation
- Schedule information
Yang Ming Tracking Events
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Empty Dispatch | Container to shipper |
| Gate In | At origin terminal |
| Load | On vessel |
| Departure | Sailed |
| Arrival | At destination port |
| Discharge | Off vessel |
| Gate Out | Left terminal |
THE Alliance Partnership
Yang Ming partners with:
- Hapag-Lloyd (Germany)
- ONE (Japan)
- HMM (South Korea)
Cargo may travel on alliance vessels. Ocean by Traqo tracks across all partners.
Yang Ming Trade Routes
- Transpacific: Strong Asia-Americas services
- Asia-Europe: Alliance services via Suez
- Intra-Asia: Regional network
Track Yang Ming Containers
Get visibility now:
- Visit traqocontainer.com
- Enter your YMLU container number
- View real-time tracking
Ocean by Traqo - Your unified tracking solution for Yang Ming and all major carriers.