Safmarine Container Tracking

Safmarine — originally the South African Marine Corporation — was a prominent international shipping company founded in 1946 in Cape Town with the goal of linking South Africa’s ports to global trade networks. Early operations involved general cargo liners, but as containerisation transformed maritime transport, the company shifted into container shipping and became known worldwide for its involvement in north–south trade, especially routes connecting Africa with Europe, Asia and the Americas.

By the late 20th century, Safmarine had established representation in over 130 countries and was a familiar name in the container-shipping industry, particularly for shippers moving goods to and from emerging markets in Africa and West Central Asia. Over time, Safmarine expanded its fleet and services, investing in modern container vessels capable of carrying thousands of boxes — a reflection of the global shift toward standardised maritime cargo.

In 1999, Safmarine was acquired by the Danish conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, one of the largest global shipping and logistics companies, but retained its brand identity within Maersk’s broader operations for many years. ([Википедия][2]) As global liner strategies evolved, Safmarine’s operational functions and customer base were gradually absorbed into the core Maersk network, and by 2020 the brand name was fully integrated into Maersk Line’s services — marking the end of Safmarine as a stand-alone brand but preserving its operational heritage within one of the industry’s dominant players.

Try using the form above to track the container operated by Safmarine and see the latest shipment status and route updates in one place. Containers carried by other shipping lines can be tracked on the main tracking platform page.