Hapag-Lloyd Container Tracking API
With our Hapag-Lloyd container tracking API, you gain real-time access to container movement data across global ports, helping you stay on top of every shipment milestone from departure to delivery.
Real-Time Container Monitoring
Track Hapag-Lloyd Containers as they move across oceans and ports. Worldwide full visibility into their transit status.
Key Data Points for Hapag-Lloyd Containers
Get Key Data into your Container transit status, such as ETA, ATD, last location, loading port, discharging port and more.
Major Shipping Lines Coverage
Track your containers in a single platform. JSONCargo has coverage with major shipping lines like HMM, Evergreen, ONE and more.
Major shipping line coverage
JSONCargo covers more than 95% of all shipping lines, so you can be sure that practically all commercial containers are in our API database.
Container Tracking API Data Table
| Parameter | Data Type | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| container_id | integer | Unique identifier for the container | DKF1234567 |
| container_type | string | Specifies the classification of a shipping container, indicating its size and purpose | DC/4H |
| container_status | string | Current status of the container | Import Truck Gate Out from Rail Ramp |
| tare | float | Represents the empty weight of the container without any cargo inside | 5691.6 |
| shipping_line_name | string | Name of the shipping line company | Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (Hapag) |
| shipping_line_id | integer | JSONCargo Internal identifier for the shipping line company | 0013 |
| shipped_from | string | Indicates the location or origin where the container was initially shipped from | YANTIAN, SHENZHEN, CHINA |
| shipped_from_terminal | string | Specifies the terminal at the origin where the container was loaded or dispatched | YANTIAN INT'L CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD. |
| shipped_to | string | Denotes the destination where the container is being shipped to | MEMPHIS, TN |
| shipped_to_terminal | string | Specifies the terminal at the destination where the container is scheduled to be unloaded or delivered | UNION PACIFIC RR |
| atd_origin | date time | Actual time of departure from the origin (Local time) | 2024-07-16 17:28 |
| eta_final_destination | date time | Estimated time of arrival at the final destination (Local time) | 2024-09-04 11:29 |
| last_location | string | The most recent location where the container was tracked | MEMPHIS, TN |
| last_location_terminal | string | The terminal of the most recent tracked location | UNION PACIFIC RR |
| next_location | string | The upcoming destination in the container’s journey | BUSAN, KOREA |
| next_location_terminal | string | The terminal at the next location where the container will arrive | BUSAN CONTAINER TERMINAL |
| atd_last_location | date time | Actual time of departure from the last known location (Local time) | 2024-07-28 16:54 |
| eta_next_destination | date time | Estimated time of arrival at the next destination (Local time) | 2024-07-28 16:54 |
| timestamp_of_last_location | date time | The date and time the container was last tracked at its previous location (Local time) | 2024-09-04 11:29 |
| last_movement_timestamp | date time | The date and time of the most recent recorded movement of the container (Local time) | 2024-09-05; 14:51 |
| loading_port | string | The port where the container was initially loaded onto the vesse | YANTIAN, SHENZHEN, CHINA |
| discharging_port | string | The port where the container is scheduled to be unloaded | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| bill_of_lading | string | The unique identifier or reference for the container’s shipment documentation | SZPM20235804 |
| last_vessel_name | string | The name of the last vessel the container was aboard. | TANGIER EXPRESS |
| last_voyage_number | string | The voyage number of the last vessel the container was on | 0054E |
| current_vessel_name | string | The name of the current vessel the container is aboard | HYUNDAI FORWARD |
| current_voyage_number | string | The voyage number of the current vessel carrying the container | 0157E |
| last_updated | date time | Time when JSONCargo last retrieved container information (YYYY-MM-DD; HH:MM in UTC) | 2024-09-13; 09:10 |
Hapag-Lloyd Container Prefix List
This is what we cover for Hapag-Lloyd container prefixes:
| Prefix | |
|---|---|
HLCU | NIDU |
HLBU | QIBU |
HLXU | QNNU |
UACU | TLEU |
UAEU | TMMU |
CASU | CACU |
CMUU | DALU |
CPSU | FMGU |
CSQU | LYKU |
CSVU | LYTU |
DAYU | SIUU |
FANU | PCRU |
HAMU | PLVU |
ITAU | PSBU |
IVLU | USCU |
LNXU | UASU |
MOMU | DDCU |
NDSU | TCLU |
TEMU | FBLU |
GESU | FDCU |
FSCU | BEAU |

Get Real-Time Container Tracking data
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hapag-Lloyd Tracking API
Get answers to commonly asked questions
Using JSONCargo’s API, you can track Evergreen containers in real time and see everything from status and location to ETAs and vessel info. All the details you need are delivered through one easy-to-use API.
Yes, JSONCargo supports multi-carrier container tracking. You can track containers from major carriers such as Maersk, CMA CGM,COSCO, and ZIM in one platform.
1. Get your API key
Register your account and copy your key.
2. Check the API documentation
Browse the available API endpoints and choose the one that fits your use case.
3. Enter your container number
For example: CMAU1234567
4. Send your request & retrieve data
Use any tool you like (ERP, TMS, Excel, Postman, custom app).
5. Receive live tracking data:
Current status (e.g., In transit, Delivered)
Latest event + timestamp
Origin & destination ports
ETA
Vessel details
JSONCargo supports multi-carrier container tracking. You can track containers from major carriers such as Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, and ZIM in one platform.
Hapag-Lloyd APIs use standard REST formats with JSON responses, making API integration straightforward and is user-friendly process. Developers can quickly embed tracking and booking functionality into TMS platforms, ERP systems, dashboards, and customer portals.
