ZIM Bill of Lading Tracking: How to Track Your Shipment Like a Pro (2025 Guide)

Track your ZIM shipment like a pro in 2025. Learn how to use your B/L or container number for live tracking, and discover why logistics pros rely on tools like TRADLINX for real-time visibility and delay alerts.

TRADLINX

April 23, 2025

2–3 minutes

Tracking your ZIM shipment in 2025 doesn’t have to be complicated. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to track your ZIM Bill of Lading (B/L), container, or booking number — and how to unlock greater visibility with third-party logistics tools like TRADLINX.

1. Key Information You Need for ZIM Tracking

To track your ZIM shipment, you’ll need one of the following:

Bill of Lading (B/L) Number: A unique shipment ID issued by ZIM.
Container Number: The unique identifier on the container.
Booking Reference Number: Provided during shipment booking.

Once you have this information, you can track your cargo through the TRADLINX ZIM B/L Tracking Tool, which provides enhanced visibility compared to ZIM’s standard tracking.

2. How to Track Your ZIM Shipment Online (Step-by-Step)

Method 1: Track Your ZIM Shipment with B/L Tracking

Step 1: Visit the TRADLINX ZIM B/L Tracking Page.
Step 2: Enter your ZIM B/L Number (e.g., ZIMU12345678).
Step 3: Click “Track B/L” to view your shipment’s current status.
Step 4: Access details like vessel location, transshipment events, and ETA.

Why Use TRADLINX for ZIM Shipment Tracking?

Track multiple ZIM shipments at once from a centralized dashboard.
Receive real-time alerts on shipment milestones and delays.
View operational logs, transshipment events, and port activity.
Integrate vessel tracking for full ocean visibility.

Want even more visibility? Upgrade to TRADLINX Ocean Visibility for satellite AIS data and predictive delay insights.

Method 2: Track ZIM Vessels in Real-Time

To track the vessel carrying your shipment, use the TRADLINX Vessel Tracking tool:

Step 1: Enter the vessel name, IMO, MMSI, or call sign.
Step 2: See live location, speed, destination, and ETA.
Step 3: Monitor vessel route and port activities.

3. Understanding ZIM Tracking Status Terms

Status	What It Means
Booked	The shipment has been scheduled with ZIM.
Loaded on Vessel	The container is aboard the assigned vessel.
In Transit	The shipment is en route to the destination.
Arrived at Port	The container has reached the discharge port.
Out for Delivery	The cargo is en route to the final delivery point.

4. Final Thoughts: Stay Ahead with Real-Time ZIM Tracking

Efficient ZIM shipment tracking helps you avoid surprises, reduce delays, and improve communication with customers and partners. Third-party tracking tools like TRADLINX provide enhanced capabilities to manage multiple shipments, automate alerts, and optimize your supply chain logistics in 2025.

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.