How To Initiate Shipment Tracking On Terminal49

Last updated: August 13, 2026

List of different pathways of initiating shipment tracking on Terminal49 and how to do it:

1.) Terminal49 Dashboard

List of different request number types for creating tracking requests in T49:

Master Bill of lading (MBL)- is a document issued by a carrier, and it represents the contract of carriage for the goods. It usually starts with a 4-digit Ocean Carrier Prefix.

Examples: MAEU226218467, CMDUSGN1798791, EGLV236300140503.

Booking Number - is a unique reference number that is assigned to a certain space reservation by the carrier or the carrier’s agent. It usually doesn't start with 4-digit prefix.

Examples: 5951743000, N360167225

Container Numbers - is a sequence of four letters and seven numbers that help identify containers internationally. Tracking by container number is only supported via Terminal49 API and email upload.
Examples: MSKU1095840, SUDU6039436, SUDU6684260

Note: Tracking by container number may return information from a previous journey or provide incomplete or outdated updates for the current shipment.

For more accurate tracking, we recommend using the bill of lading or booking number whenever available. These references are specific to the shipment and generally provide more complete and accurate tracking data.

Click this link for more information about tracking support by document number type.

See next article: When Does Terminal49 Start Tracking a Shipment

If you need help with creating tracking requests or have any other questions, the fastest way to get assistance is through our in-app chat. You can also reach us at support@terminal49.com.