With Maersk tracking, knowing the whereabouts of your freight and events related to it is made convenient. With only the tracking, shipment, customer, or reference number, you can leverage the tracking service on the company’s main website to get the latest updates on your items.
The company’s native website is just one way of tracking the journey of your packages as they move from one destination to another. A robust third-party platform like TrackingMore can provide a more convenient way of accessing the tracking history of your items in an easy-to-understand format. Continue reading to learn the procedure for Maersk tracking using the official website and TrackingMore.
How Can I Track My Maersk Package?
For some people, the idea of tracking a Maersk package seems like an impossible thing to do considering the huge size of the company. However, it is easier than many think and possible in a number of ways, as discussed below.
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Via Maersk Official Website
The Maersk website has a dedicated tracking page that allows users to look up their shipments and be informed about their shipping progress. You can use this website by following the instructions below.
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Visit the Maersk official website.
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Click the ‘Track A Shipment’ button at the top of your screen.
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Scroll down to locate the tracking tool.
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Select the right tracking input format and enter your shipment, tracking, customer or reference number.
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If you know more details, such as the shipper and destination zip code, you can supplement them for better results.
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Click ‘Track’ and then wait for Maersk to populate the results for you.
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Via TrackingMore (Powerful Third-party Platform)
When you need a more robust multi-carrier tracking platform for tracking your Maersk packages, TrackingMore is the right answer. You can use this platform with the following procedure.
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Open the TrackingMore website.
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Click on ‘Carriers’ at the top of the homepage.
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Search ‘Maersk’ in the carrier list and click on the matching result.
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Enter your package's tracking ID and click the ‘Track’ button.
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Wait for TrackingMore to load the tracking history and latest status on a new page.
Unlike the tracking feature provided on the Maersk website, TrackingMore is connected to a global carrier network consisting of 1537 carriers. With TrackingMore, you are not limited to just tracking Maersk packages and can check the status of items you are shipping or expecting through other logistics companies. You only need to have the tracking number of the shipment, visit TrackingMore, and repeat the tracking process shared above.
In the fast-paced business world of today, providing customers with end-to-end tracking is no longer a courtesy but a must-do. TrackingMore’s tracking API is the best option for any business looking to integrate tracking data from multiple carriers into its website. With a quick implementation time and connection to 1537 carriers, your business can start cutting down on WISMO requests in just a short while.
Maersk Tracking Number
Maersk’s shipment and container tracking is made possible through a tracking number (container or bill of lading number). This tracking ID must be entered into a tracking platform to locate a shipment’s whereabouts and know what its latest status is.
Maersk container numbers have a four-letter prefix, such as MRKU and MRSU. Seven numbers follow this prefix. The container number is printed on the booking form and top right corner of each container door. Some examples of these numbers are as follows.  Â
-MRKU2040123
-MRSU3305965
The bill of lading number is made up of nine characters in total (all numerals) and is printed on the shipment booking form. An example of a Maersk bill of lading number is shown below.
-383014483
Maersk Tracking Status
A Maersk tracking report will show information in a specific format, with each status revealing certain information about a shipment’s whereabouts and the shipping event related to it. In the table below, we’ve listed some of the common Maersk tracking statuses you can expect to encounter when tracking your packages and what they mean.
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Maersk Tracking Status
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Meaning
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Gate out
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The shipping container has been handed over to Maersk. Â
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Gate in
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Maersk has delivered the shipping container to a terminal for loading.
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Load
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The items to be shipped are being loaded onto the shipping container.
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Discharge
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The container is being offloaded from the vessel.
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Vessel departure
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The ship has left the origin port for the destination port.
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Vessel arrival
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The Maersk vessel carrying your container has safely arrived at the destination port.
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Gate out for delivery
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The Maersk vessel has been issued the container for return to the port of origin.
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Empty container return
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Maersk has successfully returned the empty container to the shipper in the port of origin.
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About Maersk
Maersk Line is a Danish shipping company founded in 1928. It is one of the largest logistics companies today, with a wide partner network that allows it to ship across the globe. With over 708 vessels to its name and a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees, Maersk has established itself as a market leader and go-to option for individuals and businesses looking to ship goods around the world.
In 2022, Maersk completed its acquisition of Pilot Freight Services, an American freight company. The merger of these two companies to form Pilot, A Maersk Company, strengthened Maersk’s footprint in Northern America, especially the USA and Canada. In total, Maersk ships to 374 ports in 116 countries worldwide and offers other services, including container tracking, to help customers follow their shipments’ journeys.
How to Contact Maersk Customer Support
In the event that you run into a problem with tracking your Maersk item or need extra assistance from the company, their customer support team is reachable through the following channels.
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