HAPAG LLOYD Container Tracking (HLCU, HLBU)

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

Prefixes: HLCU · HLBU · HLXU · UACU · UAEU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About Hapag Lloyd

Hapag Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd Container Line

Hapag Lloyd, founded in 1970 in Hamburg, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Germany, Hapag Lloyd operates a fleet of 282 vessels with a total capacity of 2.1M TEU.

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

For more information about Hapag Lloyd and its services, visit www.hapag-lloyd.com .

282

Vessels

2.1M

TEU Capacity

Employees

1970

Founded

Hapag Lloyd Container Prefixes

Hapag Lloyd uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
HLCU	Hapag Lloyd	HLCU7283610
HLBU	Hapag Lloyd	HLBU7283610
HLXU	Hapag Lloyd	HLXU7283610
UACU	Hapag Lloyd	UACU7283610
UAEU	Hapag Lloyd	UAEU7283610
CASU	Hapag Lloyd	CASU7283610

Hapag Lloyd Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

HLCU7283610

HLCU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular Hapag Lloyd Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular Hapag Lloyd shipping routes.

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

How to Track Hapag Lloyd Containers

Three ways to track your Hapag Lloyd shipment.

By Container Number

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

Example: HLCU7283610

By Bill of Lading

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

Example: HLCUG1234567

By Booking Reference

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

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

Hapag Lloyd 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 Hapag Lloyd container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned Hapag Lloyd 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 Hapag Lloyd tracking

Real-Time Status

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

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than Hapag Lloyd's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every Hapag Lloyd ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your Hapag Lloyd shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

Hapag Lloyd Tracking FAQ

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

Hapag Lloyd uses several prefixes: HLCU, HLBU. 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. HLCU7283610) 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 Hapag Lloyd 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 Hapag Lloyd 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 Hapag Lloyd'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.