Hapag-Lloyd

HLCU

Hapag-Lloyd, formed in 1970 through merger of Hamburg-Amerika and Norddeutscher Lloyd, is the world's 5th largest container carrier. Headquartered in Hamburg with 260+ vessels, Hapag-Lloyd serves 600+ ports with extensive global coverage.

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Hapag-Lloyd tracking on Traqo

Live numbers from Hapag-Lloyd shipments tracked through our platform.

254Containers tracked to date
40Bills of lading tracked to date
37Active container prefixes
HLCUCarrier SCAC code

How Hapag-Lloyd container numbers are structured

Every Hapag-Lloyd container number follows the ISO 6346 standard — a 4-letter owner prefix, the equipment category letter "U", a 6-digit serial number and a final check digit, for a total of 11 characters.

Example format:HAMU1234567

37 Hapag-Lloyd prefixes are currently active on Traqo. Tap a prefix to see every container we've tracked under it: HAMU (63)HLBU (45)FANU (17)SEGU (13)CAAU (12)UETU (11)FFAU (9)UACU (9)HLXU (8)TGBU (5)GCXU (4)NIDU (4)+25 more

Hapag-Lloyd bills of lading

We've handled tracking lookups for 40 Hapag-Lloyd bills of lading so far. To track yours, switch the search above to "BL" and paste in your number — we'll pull the linked containers, ports and timeline in one go.

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How to Track Hapag-Lloyd Shipments

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HLCUU1234567
HLCU

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HLCUU1234567In Transit
Shanghai
Los Angeles
ETADec 28, 2025

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Hapag-Lloyd Tracking Features

Comprehensive tools to monitor every aspect of your Hapag-Lloyd shipments

Live Tracking
Updated 2m ago
OriginShanghai, CN
DestinationLos Angeles, US
65%Journey
18.5 knSpeed
Jan 18ETA
Core Feature

Real-Time Location Tracking

See exactly where your Hapag-Lloyd container is at any moment. Our interactive map displays live vessel positions, port calls, and route progress. Get instant visibility into your cargo's journey from origin to destination with automatic updates throughout the day.

  • Interactive map with live vessel positions
  • Port-to-port progress tracking
  • Automatic status updates
Jan 5Departed Shanghai
Jan 8In Transit
Jan 12Approaching Port
Jan 14ETA Los Angeles
Visibility

Complete Shipment Timeline

Track every milestone in your shipment's journey with our detailed event timeline. From container pickup to final delivery, see all status updates, port activities, and estimated arrival times in one clear chronological view.

  • Chronological event history
  • Port and terminal updates
  • Accurate ETA predictions
Container LoadedMAEU1234567 loaded on vessel
Arrived at PortVessel docked at destination
ETA UpdatedNew arrival: Jan 14, 2025
Notifications

Smart Shipment Alerts

Never miss an important update. Receive instant notifications when your container status changes, arrives at a port, or has an updated ETA. Stay informed without constantly checking - our alert system keeps you in the loop automatically.

  • Instant status change notifications
  • ETA update alerts
  • Port arrival notifications

Why Track Hapag-Lloyd with Traqo Ocean?

The smarter way to monitor your Hapag-Lloyd shipments

50,000+Containers Tracked
170+Shipping Lines
100+Trusted Clients

Accurate & Reliable

Precise tracking data directly from Hapag-Lloyd's network

Global Coverage

Track across all major shipping routes worldwide

24/7 Availability

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Your tracking data is handled securely

Hapag-Lloyd Tracking FAQ

Common questions about tracking Hapag-Lloyd shipments

How do I track a Hapag-Lloyd container?

Enter your container number in the search box above. Numbers start with HLCU followed by 7 digits. Our system auto-detects the carrier and retrieves the latest tracking information for you instantly.

What container prefixes does Hapag-Lloyd use?

Hapag-Lloyd's SCAC code is "HLCU". On Traqo we have seen 37 distinct ISO 6346 container prefixes from this carrier: HAMU, HLBU, FANU, SEGU, CAAU, UETU, FFAU, UACU, and 29 more. The most active prefix is HAMU with 63 tracked containers.

Can I track using a Bill of Lading?

Yes! Switch to "BL" mode in the search box, enter your Bill of Lading number, and our system will retrieve all associated container and shipment details. This is useful when you have multiple containers under one BL.

Is tracking free?

Free lookups let you check Hapag-Lloyd container and BL status instantly. To save shipments, get alerts, and manage everything from a dashboard, check out our Professional plan.

How accurate is the tracking data?

We provide highly accurate data by connecting directly with Hapag-Lloyd's systems and terminal operators. Our data is updated regularly throughout the day with near real-time container movements and port activities.

How much Hapag-Lloyd data does Traqo have?

We have tracked 254 unique Hapag-Lloyd containers and 40 bills of lading on Traqo. Each tracking lookup retrieves current location, vessel information, ports, ETA and a complete event timeline directly from Hapag-Lloyd's systems.