Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
SCAC: OOLU
Hong Kong container line owned by COSCO Shipping since 2018, running in the Ocean Alliance.
OOCL traces back to 1947, when C.Y. Tung started Orient Overseas Line in Hong Kong. The container business took the OOCL name in 1969, and the company became the first Asia-based carrier to move containerized cargo across the Pacific. That early bet on containerization shaped its identity, and OOCL still operates a dedicated container terminal in Kaohsiung through its affiliate, and remains a long-term tenant at the Long Beach terminal it sold in 2019.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong, China
- Founded
- 1969
- Fleet
- ~59 owned vessels, up to 21,413 TEU each
- Parent group
- COSCO Shipping (Orient Overseas International Ltd)
- Alliance
- Ocean Alliance
- Main trade lanes
- Transpacific, Asia-Europe, Transatlantic, Intra-Asia
- Official website
- www.oocl.com
About Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
OOCL traces back to 1947, when C.Y. Tung started Orient Overseas Line in Hong Kong. The container business took the OOCL name in 1969, and the company became the first Asia-based carrier to move containerized cargo across the Pacific. That early bet on containerization shaped its identity, and OOCL still operates a dedicated container terminal in Kaohsiung through its affiliate, and remains a long-term tenant at the Long Beach terminal it sold in 2019.
The carrier has long been an information-technology leader in shipping. It rolled out its IRIS-2 cargo system back in 1993, an early move toward electronic documentation and shipment visibility that competitors took years to match. OOCL's newbuilding program has also chased scale: the 21,413 TEU OOCL Hong Kong, delivered in 2017, briefly held the title of the world's largest container ship.
In 2018, COSCO Shipping completed its roughly 6.3 billion US dollar takeover of parent Orient Overseas (International) Limited, making OOCL part of the world's largest container group while keeping the OOCL brand and Hong Kong base intact. OOCL sails within the Ocean Alliance alongside COSCO, CMA CGM, and Evergreen, with offices in around 70 countries and strong coverage on Transpacific, Asia-Europe, Transatlantic, and intra-Asia trades.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) container tracking FAQ
What does the SCAC code OOLU stand for?
OOLU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Orient Overseas Container Line. It appears on OOCL bills of lading and booking references and identifies OOCL as the carrier in shipping and customs systems.
Who owns OOCL?
OOCL is owned by COSCO Shipping, which completed its acquisition of parent company Orient Overseas (International) Limited in 2018 in a deal valued at about 6.3 billion US dollars. OOCL keeps its own brand and Hong Kong headquarters.
Which shipping alliance is OOCL part of?
OOCL is a member of the Ocean Alliance, which it joined in 2017 alongside COSCO Shipping, CMA CGM, and Evergreen. The alliance shares vessels and services across major east-west trade lanes.
How do I check Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) 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 Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)'s SCAC code?
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)'s SCAC code is OOLU. It identifies Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) 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 Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) 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 Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) 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 Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) shipments?
When Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) 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.