NYK LINE Container Tracking (NYKU, NYNU)

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

Prefixes: NYKU · NYNU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About NYK Line

NYK Line

NYK Line, founded in - in -, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in -, NYK Line operates a fleet of - vessels with a total capacity of - TEU.

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

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TEU Capacity

Employees

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NYK Line Container Prefixes

NYK Line uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
NYKU	NYK Line	NYKU7283610
NYNU	NYK Line	NYNU7283610

NYK Line Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

NYKU7283610

NYKU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular NYK Line Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular NYK Line shipping routes.

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

How to Track NYK Line Containers

Three ways to track your NYK Line shipment.

By Container Number

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

Example: NYKU7283610

By Bill of Lading

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

Example: NYKUG1234567

By Booking Reference

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

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

NYK Line 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 NYK Line container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned NYK Line 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 NYK Line tracking

Real-Time Status

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

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than NYK Line's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every NYK Line ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your NYK Line shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

NYK Line Tracking FAQ

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

NYK Line uses several prefixes: NYKU, NYNU. 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. NYKU7283610) 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 NYK Line 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 NYK Line 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 NYK Line'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.