YANG MING Container Tracking (YMLU, YMMU)

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

Prefixes: YMLU · YMMU · KMSU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About Yang Ming

Yang Ming

Yang Ming Line (YML)

Yang Ming, founded in 1972 in Keelung, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Taiwan, Yang Ming operates a fleet of 93 vessels with a total capacity of 0.7M TEU.

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

For more information about Yang Ming and its services, visit www.yangming.com .

Vessels

0.7M

TEU Capacity

Employees

1972

Founded

Yang Ming Container Prefixes

Yang Ming uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
YMLU	Yang Ming	YMLU7283610
YMMU	Yang Ming	YMMU7283610
KMSU	Yang Ming	KMSU7283610

Yang Ming Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

YMLU7283610

YMLU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular Yang Ming Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular Yang Ming shipping routes.

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

How to Track Yang Ming Containers

Three ways to track your Yang Ming shipment.

By Container Number

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

Example: YMLU7283610

By Bill of Lading

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

Example: YMLUG1234567

By Booking Reference

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

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

Yang Ming 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 Yang Ming container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned Yang Ming 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 Yang Ming tracking

Real-Time Status

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

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than Yang Ming's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every Yang Ming ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your Yang Ming shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

Yang Ming Tracking FAQ

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

Yang Ming uses several prefixes: YMLU, YMMU. 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. YMLU7283610) 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 Yang Ming 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 Yang Ming 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 Yang Ming'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.