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MSC Container Tracking

Our MSC tracking tool gives you instant, real-time shipment updates. Enter your container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference to quickly see your cargo’s location, transit status, and expected delivery date.

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About MSC Container Tracking

Use our MSC tracking tool to locate any MSC container in seconds. Enter a container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference to view live milestones, vessel position, and ETA. The tracker recognizes MSC container prefixes MSCU and MEDU and validates the check digit to prevent typos. You can search a single shipment or paste multiple references for bulk lookups.

Results display last event, next planned move, current port or vessel, transshipment status, and estimated arrival. You can enable email or mobile alerts for delay, departure, and arrival so teams react quickly. If a container changes vessels during a transshipment, the timeline updates automatically and the ETA recalculates based on live schedules and AIS signals.

Our tracking tool improves oversight by minimizing manual lookups and centralizing key status points. Whether coordinating exports or monitoring inbound shipments, the platform provides efficient access to the data you need to stay on schedule.

About MSC

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) began in 1970, when Gianluigi Aponte founded the line in Naples, Italy. The company now headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and remains privately owned and family led, with Diego Aponte serving as President and CEO. MSC operates the world’s largest container shipping network by capacity, connecting 150+ countries, and complements ocean services with logistics and intermodal solutions as well as port terminal investments through Terminal Investment Limited (TiL). The group focuses on long-term growth, sustainability initiatives, and practical digital innovation that improves reliability and transparency across global shipping.

Carrier Reliability

On-Time Arrival Performance

On time arrival record for MSC as measured by comparing scheduled arrivals vs actual arrivals of all vessels

0%

Shipments on-time [as on Oct 16 - 2025]

Average Delay

The average delay for MSC vessels as measured by comparing each vessel’s actual arrival time to its schedule

+4

Average Delay [as on Oct 16 - 2025]

Emissions Insights

Gain insights into MSC’s carbon footprint to support and achieve your sustainability goals of 2025 and beyond.
Here's the list of Top 10 Sustainable carriers.

  1. Interasia lines

  2. Regional Container Lines (RCL)

  3. TS Line

  4. Wan Hai Lines

  5. Korea Marine Transport Co. Ltd (KMTC)

  6. Evergreen Line

  7. Yang Ming Line

  8. Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL)

  9. Pacific International Lines (PIL)

  10. Ocean Network Express (ONE Line)

Track Your Emissions for MSC

Other Shipping Lines

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to Track an MSC Container?

    Follow these steps to track containers and get accurate results every time.

    1. Enter your MSC container number, Bill of Lading (BL), or booking reference in the search field.
    2. Confirm the carrier is MSC.
    3. Click Get ETA to load the current location, last event, and the next milestone.
    4. Review the live timeline for gate-in, loading, departure, transshipment, discharge, and out-gate.
    5. Turn on alerts to receive delay and arrival notifications by email or mobile.
    6. Use bulk import to track many MSC containers at once and export statuses for your team.

  • Where can I find my MSC container number on documents?

    You can find the MSC container number on the container body and on shipping documents. Look at the Bill of Lading or Delivery Order header. The field typically appears near equipment details and starts with MSCU or MEDU followed by seven digits.

  • Can I track by BL or booking if I do not know the container number?

    Yes. Enter the Bill of Lading or booking reference and select MSC. The system resolves linked containers and shows the same milestone timeline, vessel position, and ETA. This helps early in the process when equipment numbers are not available.

  • Why can MSC ETAs change during the voyage?

    ETAs can change due to port congestion, adverse weather, speed changes, or revised terminal windows. The tracker blends carrier schedules with AIS signals and terminal events to refresh the ETA and milestone plan. You always see the latest projection for planning.

  • Can I run bulk MSC tracking for weekly status reports?

    Yes. Paste multiple MSC references or upload a CSV. The results table shows last event, next event, port, and ETA for each record. You can export a clean CSV for reporting or share a live link with your team to avoid manual copy-paste.

  • What should I do if my MSC status has not updated?

    First, confirm the number and check digit. If valid, refresh after a short interval since terminals post some events with delay. You can also toggle to BL tracking to verify linked containers. If the issue persists, save the search and enable alerts so you are notified as soon as the next event posts.

  • Why do logistics professionals trust GoComet to track MSC containers?

    GoComet's MSC tracking platform holds a 4.9 rating based on 3,378 reviews from sources like G2 and Gartner, alongside quarterly client feedback. Users frequently commend the tool for its ease of use, real-time precision, and dependable performance when managing MSC shipments across international routes.