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SCAC HSDG Independent Est. 1871

Hamburg Sud

The red-hulled reefer expert with 150+ years of history.

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Fleet
90
vessels
Capacity
590,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1871
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
SCAC
HSDG
Country
Germany
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside Hamburg Sud

Hamburg Süd was founded in 1871 and became one of the great names of North–South shipping, especially between Europe, Latin America and the reefer trades where its refrigerated expertise was legendary.

Acquired by Maersk in 2017, Hamburg Süd retains its distinctive red hulls and strong brand on Latin American and reefer trades within the Maersk group.

“The red-hulled reefer expert with 150+ years of history.”
Hamburg Sud operates container services — a fleet built since 1871. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Founded 1871; iconic red hulls
  • Leader in reefer and Latin America (North–South) trades
  • Acquired by Maersk in 2017, brand retained
Services

Live service loops for Hamburg Sud aren’t published here yet — search sailing schedules below for up-to-date port pairs, transit times and vessels.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for Hamburg Sud? +

The SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for Hamburg Sud is HSDG — the code that identifies the carrier on bills of lading, in EDI messages and across booking and customs systems. Use it to look up Hamburg Sud sailings and shipments on ShipScanner.

How do I track a Hamburg Sud container? +

Enter your Hamburg Sud container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival — no Hamburg Sud login required and no per-carrier portal to chase.

Where can I find Hamburg Sud sailing schedules? +

Search ShipScanner's schedule tool to see Hamburg Sud departures and arrivals across the major trade lanes, then compare transit time, frequency and routing against other carriers before you book.