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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

ParameterData TypeDescriptionExample Value
container_idintegerUnique identifier for the containerDKF1234567
container_typestringSpecifies the classification of a shipping container, indicating its size and purposeDC/4H
container_statusstringCurrent status of the containerImport Truck Gate Out from Rail Ramp
tarefloatRepresents the empty weight of the container without any cargo inside5691.6
shipping_line_namestringName of the shipping line companyHamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (Hapag)
shipping_line_idintegerJSONCargo Internal identifier for the shipping line company0013
shipped_fromstringIndicates the location or origin where the container was initially shipped fromYANTIAN, SHENZHEN, CHINA
shipped_from_terminalstringSpecifies the terminal at the origin where the container was loaded or dispatchedYANTIAN INT'L CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD.
shipped_tostring
Denotes the destination where the container is being shipped toMEMPHIS, TN
shipped_to_terminalstringSpecifies the terminal at the destination where the container is scheduled to be unloaded or deliveredUNION PACIFIC RR
atd_origindate timeActual time of departure from the origin (Local time)2024-07-16 17:28
eta_final_destinationdate timeEstimated time of arrival at the final destination (Local time)2024-09-04 11:29
last_locationstringThe most recent location where the container was trackedMEMPHIS, TN
last_location_terminalstringThe terminal of the most recent tracked locationUNION PACIFIC RR
next_locationstringThe upcoming destination in the container’s journeyBUSAN, KOREA
next_location_terminalstringThe terminal at the next location where the container will arriveBUSAN CONTAINER TERMINAL
atd_last_locationdate timeActual time of departure from the last known location (Local time)2024-07-28 16:54
eta_next_destinationdate timeEstimated time of arrival at the next destination (Local time)2024-07-28 16:54
timestamp_of_last_locationdate timeThe date and time the container was last tracked at its previous location (Local time)2024-09-04 11:29
last_movement_timestampdate timeThe date and time of the most recent recorded movement of the container (Local time)2024-09-05; 14:51
loading_portstringThe port where the container was initially loaded onto the vesseYANTIAN, SHENZHEN, CHINA
discharging_portstringThe port where the container is scheduled to be unloadedLOS ANGELES, CA
bill_of_ladingstringThe unique identifier or reference for the container’s shipment documentationSZPM20235804
last_vessel_namestringThe name of the last vessel the container was aboard.TANGIER EXPRESS
last_voyage_numberstringThe voyage number of the last vessel the container was on0054E
current_vessel_namestring
The name of the current vessel the container is aboardHYUNDAI FORWARD
current_voyage_numberstringThe voyage number of the current vessel carrying the container0157E
last_updateddate timeTime 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
HLCUNIDU
HLBUQIBU
HLXUQNNU
UACUTLEU
UAEUTMMU
CASUCACU
CMUUDALU
CPSUFMGU
CSQULYKU
CSVULYTU
DAYUSIUU
FANUPCRU
HAMUPLVU
ITAUPSBU
IVLUUSCU
LNXUUASU
MOMUDDCU
NDSUTCLU
TEMUFBLU
GESUFDCU
FSCUBEAU

Get Real-Time Container Tracking data

Our container tracking API enables proactive delay management and performance optimization to keep your supply chain on track.

Container location

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Track Containers Anywhere with Real-Time GPS

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Departure and arrival ports

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Trace Containers from Port to Arrival with Real-Time Tracking

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Detailed container insights

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Your container API key in 3 steps

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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.