APL Tracking by B/L, Booking, Container
Track your APL containers in real time easily with Shipsgo's APL tracking. Reach real-time updates and status of APL containers at all voyage stages.


APL tracking and tracing
With the APL bill of lading number (B/L or BOL), you can easily track your shipments on the Shipsgo APL container tracking page. A APL bill of lading number usually consists of 4 letters of SCAC code and some digits.
APL Container Prefixes
A container's prefix is an identifier of its belongingness; it shows the container's owner or operator. Each prefix code must be unique for identification and registered with the Bureau International des Containers (BIC). In the table you can see all the prefixes used for APL containers:
How can I track and trace my APL container online?
APL carrier tracking is possible with 3 easy steps:
- Enter: Your container number, booking number, or Bill of Lading (B/L) number.
- Click: The "Track Shipment" button.
- Sign-up: To reach an all-in-one dashboard along with 3 free credits, where you can manage your tracking requests.
Stay Informed by receiving real-time notifications about your APL containers' status.

Benefits of APL track and trace on Shipsgo
Shipsgo is a container tracking solution that offers you a transparent view of the entire sea voyage of your APL containers at every stage. On Shipsgo, you can track your APL containers in real time on the world map and receive up-to-date information about their status in your inbox. Shipsgo helps you to avoid demurrage fees by sending you shipment release alerts, delay notifications, ETS/ETA information, and transshipment changes. With Shipsgo, you can reach the information and features listed below;
Features | Tracking in Carrier's Website | Tracking in ![]() |
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Real-time APL container position | - | yes |
Voyage summary | unknown | yes |
Release alerts to prevent demurrage costs | - | yes |
Gate-in/out information | yes | yes |
Arrival notice | - | yes |
Delay/early alerts | - | yes |
ETA prediction | - | yes |
APL container tracking API | - | yes |
Live Map <iframe> integration | - | yes |
Import shipments as excel | unknown | yes |
Inviting users to dashboard | - | yes |
Shipping CO2 Emissions | - | yes |
Shipping performance reports | - | yes |
Latest discharged APL shipments
About APL Container Tracking
ShipsGo offers an effortless and fast way to monitor your APL shipments. Simply entering the Master Bill of Lading(MBL)/booking or container number is enough to start the journey. Leverage the full potential of APL container tracking with ShipsGo and ensure that you are always in control of your supply chain.
APL is one of the shipping line service providers offering more than 120 weekly services in 70 countries worldwide. The company is part of the CMA CGM Group, one of the largest shipping groups worldwide, founded in 1978 by Jacques R. Saadé. With over 170 years of experience, APL has the knowledge and expertise to deliver reliable and efficient service.

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- Headquarter:
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APL Container Tracking API
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APL container tracking FAQs
We have gathered the most commonly raised questions about APL tracking for you
Once you have your BL, booking, or container number, enter it into the related section on the ShipsGo APL tracking page (or directly on the ShipsGo homepage). After you complete registering, you'll be able to see the current status of your APL shipment.
After sending a tracking request, you will receive various tracking notifications from ShipsGo. These notifications are; sailing notifications, delay notifications, on-time arrival notices, container release alerts, and container gate out confirmations.
Yes. Thanks to our Live Map feature, you can see the vessel that your container is carried on. Using Live Map, you can access information about loading and discharging ports, the vessel's arrival date, the shipping line, and the vessel name. You can also integrate our Live Map to your website, and your clients can track their shipments directly through your website.
Your shipment may be delayed due to port problems, mechanical problems, or some environmental factors. You can use the ShipsGo tracking service to get information about the status of your shipments and to find out where and in what condition.
Firstly, go to Shipsgo APL tracking or the ocean container tracking page. Type the container/BL or Booking number of APL in the search box and click the Search Button. Tracking is that easy on Shispgo!