Seatrade Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Seatrade. If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Seatrade
SCAC: SGNV
World's largest specialized reefer operator, moving perishables since 1951 across Latin America, Africa and Europe.
Seatrade is a specialist in refrigerated ocean transport, not a general container line. Founded in 1951, it grew into what the company and several industry trackers describe as the world's largest dedicated reefer operator, running a fleet of close to 100 purpose-built refrigerated ships alongside specialized reefer container vessels. Its head office sits in Willemstad, Curaçao, with major commercial and operational bases in Antwerp, Belgium, and ship management handled out of Groningen in the Netherlands.
Seatrade at a glance
- Headquarters
- Willemstad, Curaçao
- Founded
- 1951
- Fleet
- ~100 specialized refrigerated and reefer container vessels
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Latin America-Europe, Africa-Europe, Africa-North America (reefer/perishables)
- Official website
- www.sfrgroup.com
About Seatrade
Seatrade is a specialist in refrigerated ocean transport, not a general container line. Founded in 1951, it grew into what the company and several industry trackers describe as the world's largest dedicated reefer operator, running a fleet of close to 100 purpose-built refrigerated ships alongside specialized reefer container vessels. Its head office sits in Willemstad, Curaçao, with major commercial and operational bases in Antwerp, Belgium, and ship management handled out of Groningen in the Netherlands.
The business is built around perishables. Seatrade carries fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy and juice, cargo that fails if the cold chain breaks, so the ships and containers are engineered around temperature control rather than raw box volume. The company markets a 'Fast, Direct and Dedicated' model, sailing produce on tighter, more direct routings to protect shelf life. Its trade pattern reflects the fruit trades: departures from ports such as Cape Town, Agadir and Flushing feed US East Coast and Gulf destinations including Philadelphia, Wilmington and Tampa.
Seatrade also blends owned tonnage with chartered and joint-venture capacity, including reefer work through Greensea, a venture tied to Norway's Green Reefers. Its scale in the trade is real: US import records filed under its SCAC show it associated with several hundred vessels across more than a hundred foreign ports. In 2021 CMA CGM bought five container feeder ships it had been chartering from Seatrade, a sign of how the group's specialized tonnage overlaps with the wider liner market.
Seatrade container tracking FAQ
What does SCAC code SGNV identify?
SGNV is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code for Seatrade Group N.V., the specialized reefer operator. It appears on US import filings and bills of lading tied to Seatrade's refrigerated cargo movements.
Where is Seatrade based and when was it founded?
Seatrade was founded in 1951. Its head office is in Willemstad, Curaçao, with major commercial and operational hubs in Antwerp, Belgium, and ship management run from Groningen in the Netherlands.
What kind of cargo does Seatrade carry?
Seatrade focuses on perishable and temperature-sensitive goods: fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy and juice. It runs purpose-built refrigerated vessels and reefer container ships rather than standard dry-box services.
How do I check Seatrade tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Seatrade 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 Seatrade's SCAC code?
Seatrade's SCAC code is SGNV. It identifies Seatrade on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Seatrade 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 Seatrade. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Seatrade container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Seatrade 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 Seatrade container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Seatrade 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 Seatrade shipments?
When Seatrade 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.