Track your ZIM container, live on the map.
Paste a ZIM container number, booking or bill of lading and see the shipment on a live map: the vessel’s real AIS position, a predictive ETA and milestones, with delay and demurrage alerts. No demo call, ever.
Live vessel tracking · your other carriers in the same dashboard.
How to read a ZIM container number
A container number follows the ISO 6346 standard: four letters, six digits and a check digit — for example ZIMU 123456 9. The first three letters identify the container's owner, the fourth is the equipment category (usually U). Owner prefixes are registered with the BIC; prefixes registered to ZIM-group companies include:
Check any container number's check digit with our free validator →
A ZIM bill of lading number usually begins with ZIMU. You can track by the container number, the B/L or the booking reference — whichever you have.
Tracking on ShipTastic vs the carrier portal
The carrier's own portal shows that carrier's milestone events for shipments booked with it. ShipTastic shows your shipments across carriers in one dashboard, adds the vessel's live AIS position and a predictive ETA, and sends the alert to you instead of waiting to be checked. If you ship with more than one carrier, that is the difference in your morning routine.
Questions about ZIM tracking
How do I track a ZIM container?
Paste the container number, booking number or bill of lading into the search box above. ShipTastic resolves the carrier and voyage and places the vessel on the live map.
Can I track by bill of lading or PO?
Yes — container number, B/L, booking, PO or SO.
How often does the position update?
Positions come from the global AIS network and refresh continuously while the vessel transmits; port milestones update as the carrier and terminals report them.
What does it cost?
Track your ocean containers. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for 15 shipments. See pricing →
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ShipTastic is an independent product of RoboTastic Limited and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. Carrier names are used only to identify tracking coverage.