ZIM Container Tracking & Visibility
Streamline your ZIM shipments with predictive ETAs, real time container updates,
and connected visibility built for fast-moving trade lanes and agile supply chain operations.
Manage your ZIM shipments with precision
Track ZIM containers in real time across global trade routes
Dockflow connects GPS, terminal, and AIS data to give you real time visibility into ZIM containers moving across world container shipping lanes. Whether you're managing high-volume flows or sensitive cargo, Dockflow keeps your tracking clear, fast, and reliable.
Predict delays with ETAs tailored to dynamic schedules
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services operates on complex, fast-moving schedules. Dockflow uses historical data and live port conditions to forecast accurate ETAs, helping you stay ahead of potential disruptions and plan with greater confidence.
Automate alerts for vessel arrivals, transshipments, and gate-outs
Stay proactive with smart alerts for key ZIM shipment events. Dockflow reduces manual work and improves team response times, ensuring your supply chain moves efficiently even when schedules shift or routes change.
Share live updates through Dockflow’s customizable customer portal
Dockflow’s customer portal makes ZIM tracking collaborative. Share branded shipment updates with partners and clients while keeping your team aligned. One platform. One view. Full control over every container’s journey.
Why track ZIM shipments with Dockflow?
ZIM is a fast-evolving shipping line with a strong focus on agility and efficiency. But tracking its shipments across global trade routes can be challenging. Dockflow bridges the gap by offering a powerful container tracking platform built specifically for high-paced operations.
Through GPS, terminal data, and AIS integration, Dockflow delivers real time updates, predictive ETAs, and clear milestone tracking across every ZIM container.
Whether managing direct port calls or multi-leg transshipments, Dockflow equips your team with the tools to streamline coordination, reduce delays, and gain control across your ZIM cargo operations.
ZIM's data advantage
Data verified across multiple global sources
Dockflow validates ZIM cargo data by combining real time feeds from terminal operators, AIS systems, GPS signals, and the shipping company itself. This multilayered approach ensures high data quality, giving your logistics team the confidence to act with accuracy and speed.
High-frequency updates for real time accuracy
Vessel movements, port activity, and container milestones are updated continuously within Dockflow. Frequent refresh cycles prevent blind spots and enable supply chain teams to stay in sync with cargo movement, even during transshipments or unpredictable port conditions.
Built for operational trust, not just visibility
Dockflow is more than a tracking tool. It is a logistics enablement platform designed for high-stakes cargo coordination. With verified timestamps, predictive ETAs, and milestone tracing, you get data integrity that drives smarter decision-making from origin to final discharge.
Designed to eliminate outdated or conflicting container data
Dockflow uses blockchain based event validation and real time data sourcing to ensure consistency across your ZIM shipments. You get clean, trusted visibility at every stage of the journey, supported by reliable, verified data designed for confident logistics execution.
About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
Founded in 1945, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is one of the world’s leading container shipping companies. Known for its agility and innovation, ZIM operates a global network connecting over 100 countries with a strong focus on transpacific and regional trade routes.
As a digitally driven carrier, ZIM supports flexible logistics strategies with advanced tracking capabilities and efficient vessel operations. For shippers managing time-sensitive or high-volume cargo, ZIM offers reliability, speed, and scalable container movement across global supply chains.
Track +200 supported carriers
Dockflow supports over 200 carriers and shipping lines. These include:
AC Container Line
Admiral Container Lines
Akkon Lines
Aladin Express
Alianca
Allalouf Shipping Line
FAQs
How do I track my ZIM container in Dockflow?
Simply enter your ZIM container number or booking reference into Dockflow. The platform connects to real time carrier, terminal, and AIS data sources to give you full visibility from departure to arrival, including live location and key shipment events.
Can I track ZIM containers without a bill of lading?
Yes. Dockflow allows you to track ZIM containers using only the container number or booking reference. While the bill of lading adds context, it’s not required to receive live tracking updates and full milestone visibility.
How accurate is Dockflow’s ZIM vessel tracking data?
Dockflow verifies ZIM vessel movements through a combination of GPS, AIS, and real time port data. This ensures high data quality, giving your team trusted container visibility for confident planning and faster decisions across your supply chain.
What shipment milestones can I monitor for ZIM containers?
Dockflow tracks critical milestones including gate-in, vessel loading, departure, transshipment, arrival, discharge, and gate-out. All events are timestamped and updated automatically to help you track ZIM shipments with complete clarity.
Can Dockflow alert me about ZIM delays or port changes?
Yes. Dockflow sends automated alerts for key ZIM container events, including vessel arrival, delays, and port deviations. You can customize notifications based on your workflows and receive them via email or WhatsApp.
Is Dockflow suitable for high-volume ZIM operations?
Absolutely. Dockflow is built for scale, making it ideal for freight forwarders and large logistics teams managing hundreds or thousands of ZIM containers. Automated workflows, predictive ETAs, and centralized visibility simplify complex coordination at scale.
Is Dockflow suitable for sensitive cargo like reefer, cold chain, and chemical cargo?
Yes. Dockflow supports temperature and humidity tracking for ZIM reefer containers and sensitive chemical cargo. You can monitor live environmental conditions and receive alerts when thresholds are exceeded to protect your cargo in transit.
