TOTE Maritime Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for TOTE Maritime. If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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TOTE Maritime
SCAC: TOTE
Jones Act carrier serving Puerto Rico and Alaska, operator of the world's first LNG-powered containerships.
TOTE Maritime is an American domestic ocean carrier and part of Saltchuk, the family-owned Seattle-based group that also owns TOTE's sister transportation companies. Its lineage runs back to 1975, when Totem Ocean Trailer Express began serving Alaska. Today the business runs as two divisions: TOTE Maritime Alaska, sailing between Tacoma, Washington and Anchorage, and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, running weekly between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan.
TOTE Maritime at a glance
- Headquarters
- Jacksonville, United States
- Founded
- 1975
- Fleet
- ~4 ocean vessels (2 LNG containerships, 2 Orca-class ro/ro)
- Parent group
- Saltchuk
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico, U.S. mainland-Alaska (domestic Jones Act)
- Official website
- www.totemaritime.com
About TOTE Maritime
TOTE Maritime is an American domestic ocean carrier and part of Saltchuk, the family-owned Seattle-based group that also owns TOTE's sister transportation companies. Its lineage runs back to 1975, when Totem Ocean Trailer Express began serving Alaska. Today the business runs as two divisions: TOTE Maritime Alaska, sailing between Tacoma, Washington and Anchorage, and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, running weekly between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan.
Because it moves cargo between U.S. ports, TOTE operates under the Jones Act, so its ships are U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, and crewed by American mariners. That domestic focus makes it a lifeline carrier rather than a global container line, handling groceries, vehicles, construction materials, and military rolling stock for two markets that depend heavily on sea freight.
TOTE is best known for a first in the industry. In 2015 it christened Isla Bella and Perla del Caribe, the first oceangoing container ships built to run on liquefied natural gas, which now serve the Puerto Rico trade. On the Alaska side, TOTE completed LNG conversions of both Orca-class roll-on/roll-off vessels, Midnight Sun and North Star, in 2023, an engine retrofit it described as the first of its scale in North America.
TOTE Maritime container tracking FAQ
Where does TOTE Maritime sail?
TOTE runs two domestic services: TOTE Maritime Alaska between Tacoma, Washington and Anchorage, and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan. It does not operate international ocean routes.
What does the SCAC code TOTE identify?
The SCAC code TOTE identifies TOTE Maritime, the U.S. Jones Act carrier serving Puerto Rico and Alaska. It is used on bills of lading and booking documents for its domestic ocean shipments.
Why is TOTE Maritime known for LNG ships?
In 2015 TOTE christened Isla Bella and Perla del Caribe, the world's first oceangoing container ships designed to run on liquefied natural gas. In 2023 it also converted its two Orca-class Alaska ro/ro vessels to LNG.
How do I check TOTE Maritime tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a TOTE Maritime 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 TOTE Maritime's SCAC code?
TOTE Maritime's SCAC code is TOTE. It identifies TOTE Maritime on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track TOTE Maritime 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 TOTE Maritime. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is TOTE Maritime container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when TOTE Maritime 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 TOTE Maritime container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If TOTE Maritime 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 TOTE Maritime shipments?
When TOTE Maritime 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.