HAMBURG SÜD Container Tracking (CADU, DNLU)

Hamburg Süd Tracking: Track your Hamburg Süd containers instantly. Enter your container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference. Real-time status updates and AI-powered ETA predictions.

Prefixes: CADU · DNLU · ENAU · GRIU · KHJU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About Hamburg Süd

Hamburg Süd

Hamburg Sdamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts

Hamburg Süd, founded in 1871 in Hamburg, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Germany, Hamburg Süd operates a fleet of 132 vessels with a total capacity of 0.6M TEU.

With a workforce of over - employees worldwide, Hamburg Süd specializes in container shipping, air cargo, and rail transport services across all major trade lanes.

For more information about Hamburg Süd and its services, visit www.hamburgsud.com .

132

Vessels

0.6M

TEU Capacity

Employees

1871

Founded

Hamburg Süd Container Prefixes

Hamburg Süd uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
CADU	Hamburg Süd	CADU7283610
DNLU	Hamburg Süd	DNLU7283610
ENAU	Hamburg Süd	ENAU7283610
GRIU	Hamburg Süd	GRIU7283610
KHJU	Hamburg Süd	KHJU7283610
KHLU	Hamburg Süd	KHLU7283610

Hamburg Süd Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

CADU7283610

CADU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular Hamburg Süd Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular Hamburg Süd shipping routes.

Transit times are estimates based on historical data. Use our tracking tool for real-time ETA predictions.

How to Track Hamburg Süd Containers

Three ways to track your Hamburg Süd shipment.

By Container Number

Enter the 11-character container number starting with an Hamburg Süd prefix. We auto-detect the carrier instantly.

Example: CADU7283610

By Bill of Lading

Enter your Hamburg Süd BL number to track all containers under that Bill of Lading. One BL can cover multiple containers, we show all of them.

Example: CADUG1234567

By Booking Reference

Track using the Hamburg Süd booking reference number. Ideal for pre-shipment visibility before the container is loaded.

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

Hamburg Süd Empty Return Tracking

Tracktainer doesn't stop at delivery. We track the full container lifecycle, including the empty return phase. Know exactly when and where your Hamburg Süd container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned Hamburg Süd empty return depot directly in your tracking dashboard.

Free time countdown

Live countdown showing exactly how many days remain before detention charges begin.

Detention alerts

Automatic notifications before free time expires - avoid costly D&D charges.

Gate-out to gate-in tracking

Full visibility from port gate-out through empty return gate-in. The complete container journey.

What you get with Hamburg Süd tracking

Real-Time Status

Gate in, loaded, departed, transshipment, discharged, gate out - every milestone tracked.

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than Hamburg Süd's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every Hamburg Süd ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your Hamburg Süd shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

Hamburg Süd Tracking FAQ

Enter your Hamburg Süd container number (starts with CADU, DNLU), Bill of Lading, or booking reference in the tracking field above. Tracktainer auto-detects Hamburg Süd and shows real-time status, vessel info, and ETA.

Hamburg Süd uses several prefixes: CADU, DNLU. All are automatically detected by Tracktainer.

Transit times vary by route. Shanghai to Rotterdam takes 28-32 days, Shanghai to Los Angeles 14-18 days, Ningbo to Hamburg 30-35 days. Use our tracking tool for real-time AI-powered ETA predictions specific to your shipment.

You can track it directly through Tracktainer. Simply enter your 11-character container number (e.g. CADU7283610) into our search bar. Please note that empty containers do not provide live AIS data; tracking will display the latest terminal milestones, such as "Gate Out Empty" or "Returned to Depot."

Yes. Enter your Hamburg Süd Bill of Lading number to track all containers under that BL. One BL can cover multiple containers; we'll show all of them with individual statuses.

Yes - 3 free tracking credits. For pro Hamburg Süd tracking with real-time alerts, live map, and API access, check our Pro plan.

Tracktainer provides AI-powered ETA predictions, delay alerts, demurrage notifications, and multi-carrier dashboard features Hamburg Süd's own website doesn't offer. Plus, if you ship with multiple carriers, you can track everything from one place.

Discharged means the container has been unloaded from the vessel at the destination port. It's now in the terminal yard awaiting customs clearance and pickup.