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SCAC CULU Independent Est. 2005

China United Lines

A Chinese challenger that scaled up in the boom years.

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Fleet
18
vessels
Capacity
52,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
SCAC
CULU
Country
China
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside CU Lines

China United Lines (CU Lines) was founded in 2005 and expanded aggressively during the 2020–21 shipping boom, adding direct Asia–Europe and long-haul services to its intra-Asia base.

It represents a new wave of independent Chinese carriers competing on price and flexibility outside the big alliances.

“A Chinese challenger that scaled up in the boom years.”
CU Lines operates container services — a fleet built since 2005. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Founded 2005; Shanghai-based independent carrier
  • Added Asia–Europe long-haul services in recent years
  • Operates outside the major alliances
Services

Live service loops for CU Lines 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 CU Lines? +

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

How do I track a CU Lines container? +

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

Where can I find CU Lines sailing schedules? +

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