Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Korea Marine Transport (KMTC). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Korea Marine Transport (KMTC)
SCAC: KMTU
South Korea's largest intra-Asia container line, ranked among the world's top 20 carriers by capacity.
Korea Marine Transport Co. (KMTC) was founded in Seoul in 1954 and has grown into South Korea's leading intra-Asia container carrier. The company built its reputation on short-sea and regional trades, running dense liner networks that connect Korea, China, and Japan with Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East. Thailand ranks among its busiest Southeast Asian markets, served by a heavy schedule of weekly sailings.
Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Founded
- 1954
- Fleet
- ~60 vessels, ~150,000 TEU
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Intra-Asia, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Transpacific
- Official website
- www.ekmtc.com
About Korea Marine Transport (KMTC)
Korea Marine Transport Co. (KMTC) was founded in Seoul in 1954 and has grown into South Korea's leading intra-Asia container carrier. The company built its reputation on short-sea and regional trades, running dense liner networks that connect Korea, China, and Japan with Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East. Thailand ranks among its busiest Southeast Asian markets, served by a heavy schedule of weekly sailings.
Unlike the Korean flag's deep-sea names, KMTC stayed a privately held regional specialist rather than joining a global alliance. Alphaliner has placed it around 15th to 17th worldwide by fleet capacity, with roughly 60 owned and chartered vessels and total slots in the range of 150,000 TEU. Its largest ships today are the 6,655 TEU KMTC Mundra, KMTC Colombo, and KMTC Delhi, each with capacity above 6,500 TEU.
In June 2025, KMTC returned to the transpacific trade after a roughly 40-year absence, last having served the route between 1978 and 1985. It re-entered by taking slots on SeaLead's Asia to US West Coast loop, rebranded as the Asia Pacific Express (APX). The line has also ordered four 13,000 TEU newbuildings from HD Hyundai, by far its biggest vessels to date, signaling ambitions beyond its traditional feeder and regional roots.
Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) container tracking FAQ
Where is KMTC headquartered and when was it founded?
KMTC (Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.) is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and was founded in 1954. It is one of the country's oldest and largest privately held container shipping companies.
Is KMTC part of a shipping alliance?
No. KMTC operates independently and is not a member of any of the three major global alliances. As an intra-Asia specialist it grows through its own regional network and selective slot-sharing arrangements, such as the SeaLead loop it uses for its transpacific Asia Pacific Express service.
What does the SCAC code KMTU identify?
KMTU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Korea Marine Transport Co. (KMTC). It appears on bills of lading and booking documents to identify KMTC as the ocean carrier.
How do I check Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) 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 Korea Marine Transport (KMTC)'s SCAC code?
Korea Marine Transport (KMTC)'s SCAC code is KMTU. It identifies Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) 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 Korea Marine Transport (KMTC). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) 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 Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) 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 Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) shipments?
When Korea Marine Transport (KMTC) 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.