KING OCEAN Container Tracking (KOSU, BMLU)

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

Prefixes: KOSU · BMLU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About King Ocean

King Ocean

King Ocean Services (KOS)

King Ocean, founded in 1982 in Bogota, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Colombia, King Ocean operates a fleet of 15 vessels with a total capacity of 0.0M TEU.

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

For more information about King Ocean and its services, visit kingocean.com .

Vessels

0.0M

TEU Capacity

Employees

1982

Founded

King Ocean Container Prefixes

King Ocean uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
KOSU	King Ocean	KOSU7283610
BMLU	King Ocean	BMLU7283610

King Ocean Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

KOSU7283610

KOSU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular King Ocean Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular King Ocean shipping routes.

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

How to Track King Ocean Containers

Three ways to track your King Ocean shipment.

By Container Number

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

Example: KOSU7283610

By Bill of Lading

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

Example: KOSUG1234567

By Booking Reference

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

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

King Ocean 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 King Ocean container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned King Ocean 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 King Ocean tracking

Real-Time Status

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

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than King Ocean's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every King Ocean ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your King Ocean shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

King Ocean Tracking FAQ

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

King Ocean uses several prefixes: KOSU, BMLU. 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. KOSU7283610) 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 King Ocean 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 King Ocean 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 King Ocean'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.