Australia National Line (ANL) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Australia National Line (ANL). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
Track your Australia National Line (ANL) shipment
Australia National Line (ANL)
SCAC: ANNU
Melbourne-based CMA CGM brand specializing in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island trades
ANL began life in 1956 as a state enterprise. The Australian Coastal Shipping Commission was formed on 1 October that year and inherited around forty ships from the earlier Australian Shipping Board, running coastal and, later, international liner services under government ownership. That public chapter closed in December 1998, when the Howard government sold ANL's liner shipping business to France's CMA CGM. The two vessels that changed hands, Australian Endeavour and Australian Enterprise, were a modest start for what became CMA CGM's Oceania platform.
Australia National Line (ANL) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Founded
- 1956
- Parent group
- CMA CGM Group
- Alliance
- Independent (regional CMA CGM Group brand)
- Main trade lanes
- Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands), Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, North America
- Official website
- www.anl.com.au
About Australia National Line (ANL)
ANL began life in 1956 as a state enterprise. The Australian Coastal Shipping Commission was formed on 1 October that year and inherited around forty ships from the earlier Australian Shipping Board, running coastal and, later, international liner services under government ownership. That public chapter closed in December 1998, when the Howard government sold ANL's liner shipping business to France's CMA CGM. The two vessels that changed hands, Australian Endeavour and Australian Enterprise, were a modest start for what became CMA CGM's Oceania platform.
Under CMA CGM ownership the operation grew quickly, from roughly 70,000 TEU in 1998 to more than 1.5 million TEU by 2015. Today ANL runs regular services linking Australia and New Zealand with Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and North America, and it carries reefer and project cargo alongside standard dry boxes.
Where ANL stands apart is the Pacific Islands. In 2017 CMA CGM used ANL to acquire Sofrana Unilines, a specialist in South Pacific trades, folding it into a combined Sofrana ANL operation. Services such as ANL WESTPAC connect New Zealand and Australia with Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, ports that larger deep-sea lines rarely touch directly.
Australia National Line (ANL) container tracking FAQ
Who owns ANL (Australia National Line)?
ANL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. The French carrier bought ANL's liner shipping business from the Australian government in December 1998, and ANL now operates as CMA CGM's dedicated brand for Oceania and Pacific trades.
When was ANL founded?
ANL traces its origins to 1956, when the Australian Coastal Shipping Commission was formed on 1 October 1956 as a government-owned shipping enterprise. It took over roughly forty ships from the earlier Australian Shipping Board.
What trade lanes does ANL serve?
ANL focuses on Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, connecting them with Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and North America. Its acquisition of Sofrana Unilines in 2017 strengthened dedicated South Pacific services to ports including Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.
How do I check Australia National Line (ANL) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Australia National Line (ANL) container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
What is Australia National Line (ANL)'s SCAC code?
Australia National Line (ANL)'s SCAC code is ANNU. It identifies Australia National Line (ANL) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Australia National Line (ANL) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for Australia National Line (ANL). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Australia National Line (ANL) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Australia National Line (ANL) tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my Australia National Line (ANL) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Australia National Line (ANL) is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for Australia National Line (ANL) shipments?
When Australia National Line (ANL) tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.