SM Line (SML) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for SM Line (SML). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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SM Line (SML)
SCAC: SMLM
South Korea's largest independent container carrier, built from Hanjin Shipping's assets after its 2016 collapse.
SM Line Corporation was incorporated in December 2016 by South Korea's SM Group (Samra Midas Group), a conglomerate with roots in construction. Its founding moment was the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, once Korea's flagship container line. SM Group bought several of Hanjin's terminal operations, including the Gwangyang and Seoul-Incheon facilities, and stood up a new liner carrier that began sailing services through 2017.
SM Line (SML) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Founded
- 2016
- Fleet
- ~20 container vessels, 150,000+ TEU
- Parent group
- SM Group (Samra Midas Group)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Transpacific, Intra-Asia, Asia-India, Russia Far East
- Official website
- www.smlines.com
About SM Line (SML)
SM Line Corporation was incorporated in December 2016 by South Korea's SM Group (Samra Midas Group), a conglomerate with roots in construction. Its founding moment was the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, once Korea's flagship container line. SM Group bought several of Hanjin's terminal operations, including the Gwangyang and Seoul-Incheon facilities, and stood up a new liner carrier that began sailing services through 2017.
The company runs a fleet of roughly two dozen owned and chartered container ships with total capacity above 150,000 TEU, including a series of 8,000 TEU vessels deployed on its transpacific loops. Its network centers on Asia, with intra-Asia services linking China, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, plus dedicated lanes to the Russian Far East (the RFX service) and Korea-China express routes. Trans-Pacific sailings connect Korea and East Asia to the US West Coast.
SM Line stayed outside the three main global alliances, operating instead through slot-exchange and cooperation deals. It worked alongside the 2M partners from 2020 and, more recently, arranged reciprocal slot swaps with fellow Korean carrier HMM on transpacific services. Its SCAC code SMLM identifies its bills of lading and container bookings in US customs and tracking systems.
SM Line (SML) container tracking FAQ
Is SM Line connected to Hanjin Shipping?
Yes. SM Line was created in December 2016 by South Korea's SM Group after Hanjin Shipping collapsed. SM Group acquired several of Hanjin's terminal and asset operations, including the Gwangyang and Seoul-Incheon terminals, and launched liner services in 2017.
Who owns SM Line?
SM Line is part of the SM Group (Samra Midas Group), a South Korean conglomerate with businesses spanning construction, manufacturing and logistics. The carrier is headquartered in Seoul.
Is SM Line part of a shipping alliance?
SM Line is not a full member of the Gemini, Ocean or Premier alliances. It operates independently and uses slot-exchange and cooperation agreements instead, including transpacific slot swaps with fellow Korean carrier HMM.
How do I check SM Line (SML) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a SM Line (SML) 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 SM Line (SML)'s SCAC code?
SM Line (SML)'s SCAC code is SMLM. It identifies SM Line (SML) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track SM Line (SML) 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 SM Line (SML). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is SM Line (SML) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when SM Line (SML) 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 SM Line (SML) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If SM Line (SML) 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 SM Line (SML) shipments?
When SM Line (SML) 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.