Hapag-Lloyd Container Tracking
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Hapag-Lloyd
SCAC: HLCU
Hamburg-based container line, world's fifth-largest by capacity and Maersk's partner in the Gemini Cooperation.
Hapag-Lloyd AG traces its shipping roots to 1847, when the Hamburg-American Line (HAPAG) was founded, but the company in its current form dates to 1970, when HAPAG merged with Norddeutscher Lloyd. It remains headquartered in Hamburg and today ranks as the fifth-largest container line in the world by capacity, running services that reach more than 600 ports across roughly 130 to 140 countries.
Hapag-Lloyd at a glance
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Founded
- 1970
- Fleet
- ~300-325 vessels, ~2.4-2.5M TEU
- Alliance
- Gemini Cooperation
- Main trade lanes
- Asia-Europe, Transpacific, Transatlantic, Latin America, Middle East
- Official website
- www.hapag-lloyd.com
About Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd AG traces its shipping roots to 1847, when the Hamburg-American Line (HAPAG) was founded, but the company in its current form dates to 1970, when HAPAG merged with Norddeutscher Lloyd. It remains headquartered in Hamburg and today ranks as the fifth-largest container line in the world by capacity, running services that reach more than 600 ports across roughly 130 to 140 countries.
The fleet numbers somewhere around 300 to 325 owned and chartered container vessels with a combined capacity in the range of 2.4 to 2.5 million TEU. In February 2025 Hapag-Lloyd left THE Alliance and launched the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, a hub-and-spoke network of roughly 340 ships that leans on a smaller set of main-line ports and dedicated feeders to improve schedule reliability. The carrier is strong on the east-west trades between Asia, Europe and the Americas, and holds a particularly deep footprint in Latin America.
In February 2026 Hapag-Lloyd agreed to acquire Israeli carrier ZIM for about 4.2 billion dollars, a deal approved by ZIM shareholders and expected to close by late 2026, subject to regulatory sign-off. The company has also pushed hard on decarbonization, ordering dual-fuel newbuildings capable of running on liquefied gas and methanol as it works toward a lower-emission fleet.
Hapag-Lloyd container tracking FAQ
Where is Hapag-Lloyd headquartered and when was it founded?
Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Its earliest predecessor, the Hamburg-American Line (HAPAG), was founded in 1847, and the modern Hapag-Lloyd AG was created in 1970 through the merger of HAPAG and Norddeutscher Lloyd.
What shipping alliance does Hapag-Lloyd belong to?
Hapag-Lloyd is part of the Gemini Cooperation, an operational partnership with Maersk that launched in February 2025. It previously belonged to THE Alliance, which it left to form Gemini.
What does the SCAC code HLCU identify?
HLCU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Hapag-Lloyd. It appears on bills of lading and booking documents and is used to identify Hapag-Lloyd as the ocean carrier in shipping and customs records.
How do I check Hapag-Lloyd tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Hapag-Lloyd 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 Hapag-Lloyd's SCAC code?
Hapag-Lloyd's SCAC code is HLCU. It identifies Hapag-Lloyd on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Hapag-Lloyd 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 Hapag-Lloyd. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Hapag-Lloyd container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Hapag-Lloyd 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 Hapag-Lloyd container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Hapag-Lloyd 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 Hapag-Lloyd shipments?
When Hapag-Lloyd 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.