MSC Container Tracking: How to Track Your Shipment in Real-Time (2025 Guide)

Looking to track your MSC containers in real time? Whether your cargo is headed to Antwerp, Santos, or transiting through Singapore, this 2025 guide walks you through how to use the TRADLINX platform for accurate tracking, milestone alerts, and ETA updates—beyond the limitations of MSC’s own system.

1. What You Need to Track MSC Containers

Before you start, make sure you have at least one of the following details ready:

Container Number: A unique 11-character code, typically starting with MEDU (e.g., MEDU1234567).
Booking Number: Provided at the time of shipment confirmation.
Bill of Lading (B/L) Number: Optional for secondary tracking but best to use the container number.

Use our TRADLINX MSC Container Tracking Tool to access real-time container updates across global trade lanes.

2. How to Track Your MSC Container (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Go to the MSC Tracking Page on TRADLINX.
Step 2: Enter your container number (e.g., MEDU1234567).
Step 3: Hit “Track Container” to see the latest container milestones and ETA.

Why Use TRADLINX Over MSC’s Own System?

Faster updates across multimodal checkpoints.
Milestone alerts from gate-in to final delivery.
Supports batch tracking for multiple containers across different carriers.

3. Understanding MSC Container Status Updates

Status	Description
Gate In	Container has been received at the port terminal and is awaiting loading.
Loaded	Container is on board the vessel and ready for departure.
In Transit	Vessel carrying the container is currently en route.
Discharged	Container has been offloaded at the destination port.
Out for Delivery	Container is on the final leg to the delivery location.

4. Troubleshooting Common Issues with MSC Tracking

No data available? Double-check your container number format (e.g., MEDU1234567).
Outdated milestone? Updates may lag if the carrier hasn’t pushed new events—TRADLINX pulls from multiple sources to minimize this.
Want more detailed vessel info? Use the TRADLINX Vessel Tracker to supplement your container data.

If issues persist, TRADLINX’s support team can assist in identifying delayed shipments or route anomalies across all major carriers.

5. A Smarter Way to Track Multi-Container Shipments

Tracking multiple containers separately can quickly become expensive and hard to manage. TRADLINX offers Bill of Lading (B/L) tracking—a smarter, more cost-effective solution for forwarders, importers, and logistics teams managing larger or more complex shipments.

Instead of paying for each container, B/L tracking lets you track all containers under a single B/L number at one flat rate.

One B/L, One Price: Track multiple containers in the same shipment without paying per container.
Higher Accuracy: Get consistent updates across modes and transshipments.
Simplified Management: See the full picture of your shipment from origin to final delivery.

You can learn more about B/L vs. container tracking and why B/L tracking works better for high-volume shipments.

6. MSC Container Tracking FAQs

Can I track multiple MSC containers?
Yes, TRADLINX supports multi-container batch tracking via a single dashboard.
Is this service free?
Basic tracking features are free to use on TRADLINX.
Which regions are supported?
We track MSC shipments globally, including key routes across Europe, South America, Asia, and the trans-Pacific corridor.
Is my tracking data secure?
Yes, all data is encrypted and protected according to industry standards.
What’s the most cost-effective way to track a shipment with multiple containers?
Using TRADLINX’s B/L tracking is often the most cost-efficient and reliable option. You can track all containers under one B/L at a single flat rate—ideal for complex or high-volume shipments.
What other tracking tools does TRADLINX offer?
In addition to container tracking, TRADLINX also provides B/L tracking (for full-shipment visibility) and vessel tracking (to monitor real-time vessel movements by name, MMSI, or IMO number).

TRADLINX makes MSC container tracking simple, accurate, and scalable. Monitor every shipment milestone in real time and manage your logistics operations with confidence. Try the TRADLINX MSC Container Tracking Tool today.

Why overpay for visibility? TRADLINX saves you 40% with transparent per–Master B/L pricing. Get 99% accuracy, 12 updates daily, and 80% ETA accuracy improvements, trusted by 83,000+ logistics teams and global leaders like Samsung and LG Chem.