ANL Container Tracking

ANL (Australian National Line) stands as a premier shipping company with deep roots in Australia’s maritime history, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group since its acquisition in 1998. Founded in 1956 by the Australian government to bolster national maritime capability, ANL has evolved into a specialized carrier focusing on Oceania trade lanes while leveraging global network capabilities through its parent company.

A distinctive feature of ANL’s operation is its dual identity as both an Australian-branded carrier and an integral component of one of the world’s largest container shipping groups. The company maintains specialized expertise in the challenging Oceania region, providing critical connections between Australian and New Zealand ports and major global trade hubs in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ANL has preserved its original branding and Australian corporate identity despite foreign ownership, making it one of the few historically significant national carriers to maintain operational presence in global shipping. The company plays a vital role in Australia’s export economy, particularly for agricultural products, minerals, and manufactured goods moving to international markets.

An interesting historical fact about ANL is its pioneering role in developing Australia’s containerized trade during the 1970s, when it operated some of the first purpose-built container vessels in the Southern Hemisphere. The company was also instrumental in establishing regular shipping services to remote island nations in the Pacific, supporting economic development throughout Oceania.

The company has implemented advanced digital tracking systems integrated within the CMA CGM ecosystem, providing customers with real-time container visibility while maintaining the personalized service approach that has characterized its operations for decades. ANL’s unique position as an Australian-branded carrier with global capabilities continues to make it a preferred choice for shippers requiring both local expertise and international reach.