Meratus Line Container Tracking
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Meratus Line
SCAC: MRTU
Indonesia's largest domestic container line, connecting the archipelago's ports since 1957.
Meratus started in Surabaya in 1957, founded by Hen Menaro, and grew from a general shipping operator into the backbone of Indonesia's inter-island container trade. It claims to have been the first Indonesian company to run a dedicated container liner service, launching that operation in 1990. Decades on, the wider Meratus Group has become an integrated maritime and logistics business, with container terminals, warehousing, and logistics centers layered on top of the shipping arm.
Meratus Line at a glance
- Headquarters
- Surabaya, Indonesia
- Founded
- 1957
- Fleet
- ~50+ container ships, ~36,000 TEU, plus bulk carriers
- Parent group
- Meratus Group
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Domestic Indonesia inter-island, Intra-Asia, Oceania (Papua New Guinea)
- Official website
- www.meratusline.com
About Meratus Line
Meratus started in Surabaya in 1957, founded by Hen Menaro, and grew from a general shipping operator into the backbone of Indonesia's inter-island container trade. It claims to have been the first Indonesian company to run a dedicated container liner service, launching that operation in 1990. Decades on, the wider Meratus Group has become an integrated maritime and logistics business, with container terminals, warehousing, and logistics centers layered on top of the shipping arm.
The core of the business is moving boxes between Indonesia's scattered ports. Meratus links the main gateways of Surabaya, Jakarta, and Makassar with dozens of smaller and remote harbors across Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and eastern Indonesia, running roughly 30 to 45 liner services in the region. That inter-island role matters in a country of thousands of islands, where sea freight is the practical way to connect production and consumption.
Meratus owns and operates a container fleet of 50-plus vessels, with total slot capacity around 36,000 TEU, alongside bulk carriers. It has been renewing tonnage with new 700 TEU newbuildings from Chinese yards. International moves have been more tentative: a China-Indonesia express opened in 2022 but was paused within months on weak demand, and a Papua New Guinea service has been added more recently, extending its reach beyond home waters.
Meratus Line container tracking FAQ
Where is Meratus Line based and when was it founded?
Meratus is headquartered in Surabaya, Indonesia, and was founded in 1957 by Hen Menaro. It is one of Indonesia's oldest and largest domestic container shipping companies.
What does the SCAC code MRTU identify?
MRTU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Meratus Line. The same code is also registered as its container ownership prefix, so containers marked MRTU belong to Meratus.
What routes does Meratus Line serve?
Meratus focuses on domestic inter-island trade within Indonesia, connecting hubs such as Surabaya, Jakarta, and Makassar with dozens of smaller ports, plus selected intra-Asia and Oceania services including a route to Papua New Guinea.
How do I track a Meratus Line shipment?
Enter your Meratus 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 Meratus Line account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Meratus Line's SCAC code?
Meratus Line's SCAC code is MRTU. It identifies Meratus 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 Meratus Line containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Meratus 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 Meratus Line container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Meratus 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 Meratus Line container updating?
Meratus 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 Meratus Line shipments?
Panvaya combines Meratus 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.