Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)
SCAC: HDMU
South Korea's largest container carrier and a Premier Alliance member, known for its 24,000 TEU mega-ships.
HMM traces its roots to 1976, when it was founded in South Korea as Asia Merchant Marine before becoming Hyundai Merchant Marine, part of the Hyundai Group. The company adopted the shorter HMM name in 2020. After the 2016 collapse of Hanjin Shipping, it stepped into the role of South Korea's flagship national container carrier, with the state-linked Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation among its largest shareholders.
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Founded
- 1976
- Alliance
- Premier Alliance
- Main trade lanes
- Transpacific, Asia-North Europe, Asia-Mediterranean, Asia-Middle East, Intra-Asia
- Official website
- www.hmm21.com
About Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)
HMM traces its roots to 1976, when it was founded in South Korea as Asia Merchant Marine before becoming Hyundai Merchant Marine, part of the Hyundai Group. The company adopted the shorter HMM name in 2020. After the 2016 collapse of Hanjin Shipping, it stepped into the role of South Korea's flagship national container carrier, with the state-linked Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation among its largest shareholders.
Based in Seoul, HMM runs a fleet in the range of 80-plus container ships and roughly 900,000 TEU of capacity, placing it among the top ten global carriers. It is best known for the HMM Algeciras class, a series of twelve vessels that each carry close to 24,000 TEU. When HMM Algeciras entered service in 2020 it was the largest container ship in the world by capacity, and the class remains a signature part of the company's Asia-Europe network.
Since February 2025 HMM has operated within the Premier Alliance alongside Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming, the successor to THE Alliance after Hapag-Lloyd departed. The grouping also runs a slot-exchange arrangement with MSC on Asia-Europe services. HMM's core coverage spans the Transpacific, Asia-North Europe, Asia-Mediterranean, and Asia-Middle East trades, complemented by intra-Asia routes, bulk shipping, and integrated logistics.
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) container tracking FAQ
Where is HMM headquartered and when was it founded?
HMM is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1976, originally as Asia Merchant Marine, and later became Hyundai Merchant Marine before rebranding to HMM in 2020.
Which shipping alliance does HMM belong to?
HMM is a member of the Premier Alliance, which it formed with Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yang Ming in February 2025 as the successor to THE Alliance. The alliance also runs a slot-exchange arrangement with MSC on Asia-Europe trades.
What does the SCAC code HDMU stand for?
HDMU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine). It identifies the carrier on bills of lading, booking references, and container tracking systems.
How do I check Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) 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 Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)'s SCAC code?
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)'s SCAC code is HDMU. It identifies Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) 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 Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) 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 Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) 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 Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) shipments?
When Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) 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.