Matson Tracking —Container & Bill of Lading
Track your Matson shipments in real time using your container number or bill of lading (B/L) number.
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How to Track Your Matson 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 Matson container number
Input your 11-character container number into the search field at the top of this page (e.g., MATU1234565). 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 a Matson 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. MATU, TLLU, TRHU, CAIU)
- 6-digit serial number
- 1 check digit
Common Prefix Examples Used by Matson and Other Shipping Lines:
- MATU – Matson container
- TLLU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
- TRHU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
- CAIU – ISO 6346-compliant container prefix
*MATU is used for containers registered to Matson Navigation Company. Containers supplied by leasing companies or other equipment owners may carry different prefixes while following the same ISO 6346 numbering standard.
How to Track Matson Shipments Using Tradlinx B/L Tracking
Using the Tradlinx B/L Tracking tool, you can easily track the shipment status of cargo handled by Matson. Here's how:
Enter the Master B/L number issued by Matson
Input your complete Matson 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 Matson cargo.
View real-time Matson shipment details
See departure and arrival ports, transshipment updates, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) for your full consignment.
*Sign up as a Tradlinx Ocean Visibility trial user to track up to 3 additional shipments. Gain access to detailed operation logs, container events data, and more real-time insights.
What is a Matson B/L number?
A Matson 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 Matson shipping document
To identify the issuing party, check the bottom or top-right corner of the document.
About Matson
| Company Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Headquarter | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Ownership | Publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange |
| Container Prefix | MATU |
What is Matson?
Matson is a U.S.-owned and operated transportation company with a history dating back to 1882. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, its ocean transportation business serves Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, the South Pacific, Japan, China, and other Pacific markets.
Matson specializes in Pacific shipping and operates container, combination container/roll-on-roll-off, and barge services. Its network also includes expedited transpacific services from China to the U.S. West Coast.
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Matson operates ocean services focused on the Pacific and U.S. non-contiguous markets. Use the tracking tool above to check container or B/L status on any route.
| Route | Coverage |
|---|---|
| U.S. West Coast – Hawaii | U.S. West Coast ↔ Hawaiian Islands |
| U.S. West Coast – Alaska | Tacoma ↔ Anchorage, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor |
| U.S. – Guam & Micronesia | U.S. ↔ Guam, Micronesia and Okinawa |
| U.S. – South Pacific | U.S. and Pacific hubs ↔ South Pacific islands |
| China – U.S. West Coast | China ↔ Southern California |
| Alaska – Asia | Alaska ↔ China with connections to other Asian markets |
Why Use Tradlinx for Matson 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 Matson shipments.
Get notified the moment a vessel delay, port hold, or route change is detected.
