Container Track and Trace
Learn how to track container shipments between Singapore and China, with updates on customs clearance and vessel movements.
Last updated 22 January 2026
This service enables Singapore-based traders and their logistics partners to monitor container shipments between Singapore and China. By entering a container number, you can view key milestone events throughout the shipment’s journey, including customs clearance, loading, and discharge statuses.
Current Coverage
This service is available for shipments between Singapore and two ports in China: Yangshan Port in Shanghai and Qinzhou Port in Guangxi.
What You Can View
The service provides updates on vessel movements, container status, and customs events, including:
Event Name | Event Description |
Vessel ETA | Estimated Time of Vessel Arrival: The estimated time of vessel arrival into the waters within port limits |
Vessel ATA | Actual Time of Vessel Arrival: The actual time of vessel arrival into the waters within port limits |
Vessel ETB | Estimated Time of Vessel Berthing: The estimated time that the vessel will come alongside and berth |
Vessel ATB | Actual time of Vessel Berthing: The actual time the vessel came alongside and berthed |
Export Declaration | The time at which the company made the export declaration to Customs |
Export Declaration Approval | The time at which Customs examines and approves the export declaration |
Export Release | The time when Customs releases the export for onward movement |
Container Gate In | The time when the container arrives at the port for export |
Container Loaded | The time at which the container was loaded onto the vessel |
Vessel Estimated Time of Unberthing | The estimated time of vessel leaving berth |
Vessel Actual Time of Unberthing | The actual time of vessel leaving berth |
Vessel ETD | Estimated Time of Vessel Departure: The estimated time of vessel departure from port limits |
Vessel ATD | Actual time of Vessel Departure: The actual time of vessel departure from port limits |
Container Discharged | The time at which the container was discharged from the vessel |
Import Declaration | The time at which the company declares the import declaration to Customs |
Import Declaration Approval | The time at which Customs examines and approves the import declaration declared by the company |
Import Release | The time when Customs releases the import for onward movement |
Container Gate Out | The time when the container exits the port for import |
This service is jointly developed by Singapore Customs, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and PSA Singapore.
Accessing the Service
Log in to the Networked Trade Platform (NTP) to start tracking. You will need a Corppass account with the NTP digital services assigned.