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SCAC SAFM Independent Est. 1946

Safmarine

The storied African specialist, now within Maersk.

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Fleet
19
vessels
Capacity
60,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
SCAC
SAFM
Country
Denmark
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside Safmarine

Safmarine was founded in 1946 in South Africa and became one of the most respected brands on trades to and from Africa, known for personal service and deep local knowledge.

Acquired by Maersk and integrated into the group in 2020, the Safmarine name endures on some documentation while its African expertise lives on inside the Maersk network.

“The storied African specialist, now within Maersk.”
Safmarine operates container services — a fleet built since 1946. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Founded 1946; renowned African-trade specialist
  • Integrated into Maersk in 2020
  • Legacy of personalised service on Africa trades
Services

Live service loops for Safmarine 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 Safmarine? +

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

How do I track a Safmarine container? +

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

Where can I find Safmarine sailing schedules? +

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