Safmarine (SAFM)

About SAFMARINE Tracking

Track your Safmarine containers effortlessly with FreightMango’s integrated tracking platform. Simply enter your container number, booking ID, or Bill of Lading, and get live status updates, port activity logs, and estimated arrival times — all in one place.

Safmarine (South African Marine Corporation), originally based in Cape Town, was a renowned shipping line with a strong legacy in Africa-related trade. Known for its human approach and regional expertise, Safmarine was fully acquired by Maersk Line and integrated into its operations in 2020.

Key Highlights:

• Container Prefix: SAFU
• Founded: 1946, Cape Town, South Africa
• Now Merged With: Maersk Line
   
• Core Strengths:
   
  • Specialized in Africa–Europe, Africa–Asia, and Africa–Americas routes
  • Focused on emerging markets, agri exports, and inland connectivity
     

Legacy Fleet & Regional Focus:

• Safmarine operated a reliable fleet known for servicing:
  • West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa
  • Intra-Africa and Africa–India lanes
     
• Developed strong inland logistics for landlocked countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi
• Provided customized freight solutions and strong customer service in African markets
   

FreightMango Safmarine Integration:

Though Safmarine is now part of Maersk, FreightMango continues to support container tracking for legacy SAFU containers, along with full access to Maersk systems:

• Real-time shipment updates for all Safmarine container bookings
• Automated transition mapping to corresponding Maersk voyages
• Notifications on vessel activity, transshipment, and container clearance status
• API-powered backend with up-to-date milestones, even post-integration

Whether you're managing an old Safmarine shipment or continuing with Maersk on the same trade lanes, FreightMango ensures unified visibility, accurate container monitoring, and a smooth tracking experience — especially for exporters shipping to and from the African continent.