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M-Line

SCAC: MDLN

Mid-sized international container line running scheduled liner services to 49 ports across about 20 countries.

M-Line is a mid-sized container liner operator that runs scheduled sailings rather than the sprawling global networks of the top-tier carriers. It grew out of Turkey, with Istanbul cited as its base, and in a notable shift moved its main office to Hong Kong at the start of 2025, a move that signals a lean toward Asian trade and a more central position among its shipping partners.

~12 vessels
Fleet
~55,000 units
Containers
~49
Ports served
~20
Countries

M-Line at a glance

Headquarters
Hong Kong (main office since Jan 2025; origins in Istanbul, Turkey)
Fleet
~12 vessels, ~55,000-unit container park
Alliance
Independent
Official website
www.m-line.com

About M-Line

M-Line is a mid-sized container liner operator that runs scheduled sailings rather than the sprawling global networks of the top-tier carriers. It grew out of Turkey, with Istanbul cited as its base, and in a notable shift moved its main office to Hong Kong at the start of 2025, a move that signals a lean toward Asian trade and a more central position among its shipping partners.

The carrier's pitch is coverage where the giants leave gaps. Its liner services connect regional hubs and smaller secondary ports that serve export-heavy or import-dependent markets, the kind of destinations that do not always get direct calls from the largest lines. M-Line lists roughly 49 ports across about 20 countries and keeps offices and agency partners spread across those markets to handle bookings and cargo on the ground.

By scale it is modest. The company runs a fleet of around 12 vessels and manages a container park of roughly 55,000 units, a footprint it has been expanding over recent years. M-Line operates independently, with no vessel-sharing alliance membership on record, and identifies its shipments under the SCAC code MDLN.

M-Line container tracking FAQ

Where is M-Line based?

M-Line's main office has been based in Hong Kong since January 2025, with origins tracing back to Istanbul, Turkey.

What does the SCAC code MDLN identify?

MDLN is the SCAC code for M-Line, used to identify the carrier on bills of lading and container tracking systems.

How do I track a M-Line shipment?

Enter your M-Line container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), or booking number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live vessel route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no M-Line account or login needed for a quick lookup.

What is M-Line's SCAC code?

M-Line's SCAC code is MDLN. It identifies M-Line on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your container, BOL, or booking number and we detect the carrier automatically.

Can I track M-Line containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?

Yes. Panvaya supports M-Line tracking by container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), and booking reference (BK). Any of the three returns the same real-time route, port calls, and ETA.

Is M-Line container tracking free on Panvaya?

Yes, you can track M-Line shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.

Why isn't my M-Line container updating?

M-Line tracking reflects what the carrier and vessel feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as vessel departure or discharge) hasn't been filed yet.

How accurate is the ETA for M-Line shipments?

Panvaya combines M-Line's schedule with live vessel position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.