Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is a leading Taiwanese ocean container shipping company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Keelung, Taiwan. Operating a modern fleet of more than 90 container vessels with a capacity exceeding 700,000 TEUs, Yang Ming is a prominent member of THE Alliance (alongside ONE and HMM). Serving over 70 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia, Yang Ming delivers high-efficiency liner shipping, terminal operations, and cold-chain logistics.
How to Track Your Yang Ming Marine Transport Shipment Online
Tracking your Yang Ming Marine Transport package is fast, transparent, and accessible 24/7. Follow these simple steps to monitor your shipment from dispatch to delivery:
- Locate Your Yang Ming Container or B/L Number: Find your 11-character BIC container code (e.g., YMLU1234567) or your Bill of Lading number on your shipping documents.
- Enter Code in Search Box: Type your container or B/L number into the tracking bar above without dashes or spaces.
- Execute Tracking Query: Click "Track" to query Yang Ming’s real-time cargo tracing system.
- Inspect Vessel & Port Scans: Track gate-in, vessel stowage, ocean transit coordinates, transshipment calls, and final port discharge.
Yang Ming Marine Transport Tracking Number Format & Where to Find It
Yang Ming container tracking numbers follow the BIC standard of **4 letters followed by 7 numeric digits** (for example: YMLU1234567), or a **10 to 12-character Bill of Lading (B/L) number**.
- Stenciled on the exterior container doors and corners.
- On your official Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L) or Sea Waybill.
- In your digital booking confirmation email and shipping manifest.
Understanding Yang Ming Marine Transport Shipment Statuses
As your consignment moves through sorting facilities and linehaul transit, its status is scanned into the central network. Here is what each milestone checkpoint indicates:
| Status Milestone | Detailed Explanation | Next Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Gate-In at Origin Container Yard | Packed container delivered to origin terminal container yard (CY). | Container received and queued for vessel loading. |
| Loaded onto Vessel | Container hoisted aboard vessel and secured in cargo hold. | Vessel preparing for departure. |
| Vessel In Transit (Underway) | Vessel sailing along scheduled ocean transit route. | Transit proceeding with active satellite AIS monitoring. |
| Transshipment Port Discharge / Transfer | Container discharged at intermediate transshipment hub for connection to secondary vessel. | Staged in transshipment yard awaiting feeder ship. |
| Vessel Arrived at Destination Port (POD) | Container ship docked at destination seaport. | Discharge operations underway. |
| Container Discharged to Terminal Yard | Container moved to destination import yard stack. | Awaiting customs clearance and delivery release. |
| Customs Hold / Inspection | Container flagged for documentation review or physical inspection. | Broker must complete customs formalities. |
| Gate-Out for Consignee Delivery | Container picked up by drayage truck for final delivery to consignee warehouse. | Truck en route to receiver dock. |
| Empty Container In to Depot | Empty unit returned clean to carrier depot. | Container cycle complete. |
Yang Ming Marine Transport Shipping Services & Delivery Timelines
Yang Ming Marine Transport offers specialized delivery tiers engineered for domestic and commercial logistics needs:
- Yang Ming Liner Services: High-frequency liner shipping across Transpacific, Asia-Europe, Transatlantic, and Intra-Asia routes.
- Yang Ming Reefer Logistics: Advanced refrigerated containers with precise temperature regulation for sensitive produce.
- THE Alliance Network: Comprehensive global coverage and slot sharing through partnership with leading ocean carriers.
- Intermodal Rail & Drayage: Integrated rail ramps and highway drayage connecting sea ports to inland industrial hubs.
Troubleshooting Yang Ming Marine Transport Delivery Delays & Non-Delivery (NDR)
Delays in ocean container transport generally arise from adverse marine weather, port berth congestion, customs clearance inspections, or rail ramp chassis shortages. Shippers can track voyage updates on Yang Ming’s portal to plan truck appointments accurately and prevent demurrage costs.
Official Yang Ming Marine Transport Customer Support Directory
For parcel tracking escalations, address modifications, or delivery claims, reach out to Yang Ming Marine Transport customer support:
- Helpline / Phone: +886 2 2455 9988 (Yang Ming Keelung HQ) / 1-800-474-0690 (US Support)
- Email Support: service@yangming.com
- Official Website: https://www.yangming.com
- Headquarters: No. 271, Mingde 1st Rd., Qidu Dist., Keelung City 206, Taiwan
- Major Transit Hubs: Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Keelung (Taiwan), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Los Angeles (USA), Shanghai (China), Singapore, Hamburg (Germany)
Frequently Asked Questions about Yang Ming Marine Transport Tracking
How do I track my Yang Ming container?
Enter your 11-character container number (e.g. YMLU1234567) or Bill of Lading (B/L) number into our tracking tool above to see real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
What is Yang Ming’s container prefix?
The primary container prefix for Yang Ming is **YMLU**, followed by 7 numeric digits.
Can I track Yang Ming shipments using a Bill of Lading?
Yes, entering your Bill of Lading number will display the real-time status of all containers under that booking.
How do I check the arrival date of my Yang Ming container?
Once you submit your container or B/L number into the tracking tool, the results will display the updated Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) at the destination Port of Discharge (POD).