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SCAC GOLU Independent Est. 1958

Gold Star Line

ZIM’s Asian arm on the intra-Asia and Africa trades.

Fleet
18
vessels
Capacity
52,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Hong Kong
SCAC
GOLU
Country
Hong Kong
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside Gold Star

Gold Star Line is a Hong Kong-based carrier and part of the ZIM group, focusing on intra-Asia services and the growing Asia–Africa and Asia–Latin America trades.

It combines regional agility with the backing of a global carrier, serving markets often underserved by the largest lines.

“ZIM’s Asian arm on the intra-Asia and Africa trades.”
Gold Star operates container services — a fleet built since 1958. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Hong Kong-based member of the ZIM group
  • Intra-Asia, Asia–Africa and Asia–Latin America focus
  • Serves markets underserved by the mega-carriers
Services

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for Gold Star? +

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

How do I track a Gold Star container? +

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

Where can I find Gold Star sailing schedules? +

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