Maritime Marfret Container Tracking
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Maritime Marfret
SCAC: MFTU
French container line from Marseille specializing in Caribbean, overseas-territory and West Africa trades.
Marfret traces its roots to 1951, when Claude Vidil and Pierre Giraud launched Marseille-Fret and chartered an Icelandic schooner named the Douce France. The line took its current Marfret name in 1987, the same year it opened a Mediterranean route to Venezuela, Colombia, and the Caribbean islands. It remains one of the few independent French shipowners still operating under its own flag.
Maritime Marfret at a glance
- Headquarters
- Marseille, France
- Founded
- 1951
- Fleet
- ~6-8 vessels (container, Ro-Ro and general cargo), small feeder-scale capacity
- Alliance
- Independent (vessel-sharing / slot charters with CMA CGM)
- Main trade lanes
- France/N. Europe-French Antilles & Caribbean, Mediterranean-Caribbean, French Guiana-Brazil, West Africa
- Official website
- www.marfret.fr
About Maritime Marfret
Marfret traces its roots to 1951, when Claude Vidil and Pierre Giraud launched Marseille-Fret and chartered an Icelandic schooner named the Douce France. The line took its current Marfret name in 1987, the same year it opened a Mediterranean route to Venezuela, Colombia, and the Caribbean islands. It remains one of the few independent French shipowners still operating under its own flag.
The company built its identity around trades that larger carriers often overlook: France and Northern Europe to the French Antilles (Guadeloupe, Martinique), French Guiana, the wider Caribbean, and West Africa. Marfret runs an integrated model covering ships, agencies, and handling, and has long carried reefer and project cargo alongside standard containers. It also operates intra-Caribbean feeder tonnage and, from 2005, moved into inland barge transport through its FluvioFeeder venture on the Rhone.
Marfret works closely with Marseille neighbor CMA CGM under vessel-sharing and slot-charter arrangements, so many of its boxes move on shared strings. The owned and chartered fleet is small, on the order of six to eight vessels, with a mix of container, Ro-Ro, and general-cargo ships rather than large box carriers. In 2025 it added the roughly 1,900 TEU Durande for its West Africa service, keeping its focus on niche, well-served regional lanes.
Maritime Marfret container tracking FAQ
Where is Marfret based and when was it founded?
Marfret is headquartered in Marseille, France. It was founded in 1951 by Claude Vidil and Pierre Giraud as Marseille-Fret, and adopted the Marfret name in 1987.
Is Marfret part of CMA CGM?
No. Marfret is an independent French shipowner, but it cooperates closely with fellow Marseille carrier CMA CGM through vessel-sharing agreements and slot charters, so its cargo often moves on shared services.
What trade lanes does Marfret serve?
Marfret focuses on France and Northern Europe to the French Antilles and wider Caribbean, Mediterranean to Caribbean routes, a French Guiana-Brazil service, and West Africa, plus intra-Caribbean feeder connections.
How do I check Maritime Marfret tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Maritime Marfret 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 Maritime Marfret's SCAC code?
Maritime Marfret's SCAC code is MFTU. It identifies Maritime Marfret on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Maritime Marfret 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 Maritime Marfret. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Maritime Marfret container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Maritime Marfret 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 Maritime Marfret container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Maritime Marfret 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 Maritime Marfret shipments?
When Maritime Marfret 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.