Yang Ming in Kenya
Track Yang Ming containers moving through ports in Kenya by container or bill of lading number. After unloading, the goods are often delivered by a local carrier.
Popular local carriers in Kenya
Yang Ming tracking number format
Containers operated or owned by Yang Ming carry one of these owner codes: YMMU YMLU.
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Owner code YMMU + 6 digits + check digit | YMMU1234567 |
| Owner code YMLU + 6 digits + check digit | YMLU6543210 |
Examples show the format only and are not real shipments.
How to track a Yang Ming shipment
- Find the 11-character container number on the container doors or your shipping documents.
- Enter it above (spaces are ignored).
- Press Track to see the latest Yang Ming container events.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Yang Ming container number look like?
Container numbers follow ISO 6346: a 3-letter owner code plus the letter U (for Yang Ming: YMMU, YMLU), six digits and a final check digit, 11 characters in total. Example: YMMU1234567.
Can I track a bill of lading or booking number here?
Our automatic detection works on container numbers. To track by bill of lading (B/L) or booking number, use the search on yangming.com directly. We link to it from this page.
Why does the container show no movement?
Events are added when the container is gated in, loaded, discharged or gated out. Between ports there may be no updates for several days while the vessel is at sea.
Is this the official Yang Ming website?
No. TrackandTrace.com is an independent tracking directory that sends you to the official Yang Ming tracking page on yangming.com.
Which other carriers deliver parcels in Kenya?
Besides Yang Ming, popular carriers in Kenya include Fargo Courier (Wells Fargo Kenya), G4S Courier Kenya, Posta Kenya (Postal Corporation of Kenya), Pickup Mtaani. You can track all of them with the same search box.