Tropical Shipping, established in 1966 and now part of Saltchuk Resources, is the leading container carrier serving the Caribbean and Bahamas from the US East Coast. Operating weekly sailings to over 25 Caribbean destinations, Tropical offers complete logistics solutions.
Input your container or BL number
Instantly search shipment details
Get real-time status and ETA
Comprehensive tools to monitor every aspect of your Tropical shipments
See exactly where your Tropical container is at any moment. Our interactive map displays live vessel positions, port calls, and route progress. Get instant visibility into your cargo's journey from origin to destination with automatic updates throughout the day.
Track every milestone in your shipment's journey with our detailed event timeline. From container pickup to final delivery, see all status updates, port activities, and estimated arrival times in one clear chronological view.
Never miss an important update. Receive instant notifications when your container status changes, arrives at a port, or has an updated ETA. Stay informed without constantly checking - our alert system keeps you in the loop automatically.
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Common questions about tracking Tropical shipments
Enter your container number in the search box above. Numbers start with TSCW followed by 7 digits. Our system auto-detects the carrier and retrieves the latest tracking information for you instantly.
Tropical containers use the prefix "TSCW". This 4-letter code, known as the SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code), identifies the shipping line and is the first part of every container number.
Yes! Switch to "BL" mode in the search box, enter your Bill of Lading number, and our system will retrieve all associated container and shipment details. This is useful when you have multiple containers under one BL.
Basic Tropical container and BL tracking is available for free. For advanced features like bulk tracking, API access, and automated notifications, check out our premium plans.
We provide highly accurate data by connecting directly with Tropical's systems and terminal operators. Our data is updated regularly throughout the day with near real-time container movements and port activities.
Our tracking provides comprehensive shipment details including current location, vessel information, port of origin, destination port, estimated time of arrival (ETA), container status, and a complete timeline of all events from pickup to delivery.






