Live Milestone Tracking
Monitor essential milestones including origin gate-in, vessel loading, transshipment hubs, port discharge, and final container yard delivery.
Track Your Container Shipment
Real-time ocean freight status, vessel milestones, and container location updates powered by Airlift USA.
Direct Carrier Integration
End-to-End Ocean Freight Tracking for Global Importers
As an FMC-licensed NVOCC and C-TPAT certified freight forwarder founded in 1999, Airlift USA provides direct EDI/API visibility into container movements from major ports across India, China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia to all US ports of entry.
Integrated US Customs Release
Verify US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entries, ISF 10+2 compliance, and terminal availability status in one consolidated view.
Proactive Demurrage Alerts
Prevent unexpected port storage and detention charges with automated tracking updates and free-time expiration alerts at US terminals.
Global Network
Supported Ocean Freight Shipping Lines
Our centralized tracking platform synthesizes milestone data across major vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs) servicing US-Asia trade lanes.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping
SCAC: MSCU · Live Milestone Data
A.P. Moller – Maersk
SCAC: MAEU · Live Milestone Data
Hapag-Lloyd AG
SCAC: HLCU · Live Milestone Data
CMA CGM Group
SCAC: CMDU · Live Milestone Data
Ocean Network Express (ONE)
SCAC: ONEY · Live Milestone Data
HMM Co., Ltd.
SCAC: HDMU · Live Milestone Data
COSCO SHIPPING Lines
SCAC: COSU · Direct Operational Sync
Evergreen Line
SCAC: EGLV · Direct Operational Sync
Orient Overseas Container Line
SCAC: OOLU · Direct Operational Sync
ZIM Integrated Shipping
SCAC: ZIMU · Direct Operational Sync
Wan Hai Lines Ltd.
SCAC: WHLC · Direct Operational Sync
Multi-Carrier Support
FCL & LCL Asia-US Coverage
Operational Standard
How Your Cargo Moves from Asia to Destination
Airlift USA manages critical milestones at every stage of international ocean transportation to maintain landed-cost predictability and supply chain security.
1
Booking & ISF 10+2
Space confirmed under NVOCC contracts. Importer Security Filing (ISF) submitted at least 24 hours prior to loading at foreign ports.
2
Vessel Loading
Container gate-in and loading confirmation at Asian origin hubs (Nhava Sheva, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Chittagong).
3
Ocean Transit
Real-time GPS and vessel positioning updates with automated ETA revisions throughout ocean transit.
4
Customs Clearance
Pre-arrival entry filing with US Customs (CBP) and PGA compliance audit (FDA, USDA) prior to vessel arrival.
5
Drayage & Delivery
Prompt container drayage from US port terminals within free-time limits, delivering direct to your facility or distribution center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Container Tracking & Shipment Visibility FAQ
Expert answers regarding ocean cargo tracking, milestone updates, and customs status.
You can track your cargo using your standard 11-character Container Number (e.g., MSCU1234567), Airlift House Bill of Lading (HBL) number, or Master Booking Number issued at origin.
Status milestones update continuously via direct EDI and API integration with ocean carriers, port terminals, and rail ramps, ensuring live visibility from origin departure to US warehouse arrival.
Yes. When booked through Airlift USA, your container status integrates customs broker release updates alongside ISF (10+2) compliance status and freight availability at port terminals.
During deep-sea transit, land-based AIS receivers may experience coverage gaps. Milestone updates automatically resume as the container vessel approaches intermediate transshipment ports or US coast guard radar coverage areas.
By leveraging Airlift USA's proactive tracking and coordinated port drayage teams, container pickups are scheduled immediately upon customs release within the carrier's published free-time window.
Streamline Your US-Asia Supply Chain Today
Partner with an FMC-licensed NVOCC and C-TPAT certified forwarder for reliable ocean freight rates, ISF compliance, and end-to-end container visibility.