Arkas Line Tracking —Container & Bill of Lading
Track your Arkas Line shipments in real time using your container number or bill of lading (B/L) number.
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How to Track Your Arkas Line Container with Tradlinx
Tracking your container is fast and easy with Tradlinx.Get real-time updates at every milestone from pickup to final return for complete shipment visibility.
Enter your Arkas Line container number
Input your 11-character container number into the search field at the top of this page (e.g., ARKU1234560). Not sure what your container number looks like? See the guide below.
Click "Track Container"
View real-time container location, estimated arrival time, and potential delays — all in one place.
Check end-to-end container status
Track your container's journey in real-time, from pickup to final return.
What is an Arkas Line container number?
A shipping container number is a unique 11-character code used to identify containers in global logistics, regardless of the shipping line or operator. This number follows the ISO 6346 standard and consists of:
- 3-letter owner/operator code + 1 equipment category identifier (e.g. ARKU, TLLU, TRHU, CAIU)
- 6-digit serial number
- 1 check digit
Common Prefix Examples Used by Arkas Line and Other Shipping Lines:
- ARKU – Arkas Line container
- TLLU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
- TRHU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
- CAIU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
*ARKU is used for containers registered to Arkas. Containers supplied by leasing companies or other equipment owners may carry different prefixes while following the same ISO 6346 numbering standard.
How to Track Arkas Line Shipments Using Tradlinx B/L Tracking
Using the Tradlinx B/L Tracking tool, you can easily track the shipment status of cargo handled by Arkas Line. Here's how:
Enter the Master B/L number issued by Arkas Line
Input your complete Arkas Line Master B/L number into the Tradlinx B/L Tracking tool at the top of this page.
Click the "Track B/L" button
Tradlinx will retrieve the latest available shipment data for your Arkas Line cargo.
View real-time Arkas Line shipment details
See departure and arrival ports, transshipment updates, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) for your full consignment.
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What is an Arkas Line B/L number?
An Arkas Line Master B/L number is the carrier-issued reference shown on the Bill of Lading document. Enter the complete Master B/L number exactly as shown on your shipping document into the Tradlinx free B/L Tracking tool to track your cargo.
- Enter the complete carrier-issued Master B/L number
- Use the number exactly as shown on the Arkas Line shipping document
To identify the issuing party, check the bottom or top-right corner of the document.
About Arkas Line
| Company Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarter | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Ownership | Arkas Holding |
| Container Prefix | ARKU |
What is Arkas Line?
Arkas Line is a Türkiye-based container shipping company established in 2009 as Arkas Container Transport S.A., with roots in the Arkas maritime business dating back to the early 20th century. Its liner operations developed from the feeder and container shipping activities of EMES Shipping & Transport.
Headquartered in Istanbul, Arkas Line operates scheduled container services across the Mediterranean, Black Sea, North and West Africa, Northern Europe, the U.S. East Coast, the Red Sea, India, and other connected markets.
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Arkas Line operates container liner services across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Red Sea, and India. Use the tracking tool above to check container or B/L status on any route.
| Route | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Türkiye ↔ Mediterranean markets |
| Black Sea | Türkiye and Mediterranean hubs ↔ Black Sea ports |
| Mediterranean – Africa | Mediterranean ↔ North and West Africa |
| Mediterranean – Northern Europe | Mediterranean ↔ Northern European ports |
| Mediterranean – North America | Mediterranean ↔ U.S. East Coast |
| Mediterranean – Red Sea – India | Mediterranean ↔ Red Sea and India |
Why Use Tradlinx for Arkas Line Tracking?
API integration and vessel tracking signals for accurate, live status.
Port of loading, transshipment, ETA, and final destination — all in one view.
Track dozens of containers at once across all your active Arkas Line shipments.
Get notified the moment a vessel delay, port hold, or route change is detected.
