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 check Meratus Line tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Meratus Line 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 Meratus Line's SCAC code?
Meratus Line's SCAC code is MRTU. It identifies Meratus Line on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Meratus Line 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 Meratus Line. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Meratus Line container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Meratus Line 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 Meratus Line container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Meratus Line 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 Meratus Line shipments?
When Meratus Line 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.