ESL Container Tracking (ESLU)

ESL Tracking: Track your ESL containers instantly. Enter your container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference. Real-time status updates and AI-powered ETA predictions.

Prefixes: ESLU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About ESL

ESL

ESL, founded in - in -, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in -, ESL operates a fleet of - vessels with a total capacity of - TEU.

With a workforce of over - employees worldwide, ESL specializes in container shipping, air cargo, and rail transport services across all major trade lanes.

For more information about ESL and its services, visit www.eslse.et .

Vessels

TEU Capacity

Employees

Founded

ESL Container Prefixes

ESL uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
ESLU	ESL	ESLU7283610

ESL Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

ESLU7283610

ESLU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular ESL Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular ESL shipping routes.

Transit times are estimates based on historical data. Use our tracking tool for real-time ETA predictions.

How to Track ESL Containers

Three ways to track your ESL shipment.

By Container Number

Enter the 11-character container number starting with an ESL prefix. We auto-detect the carrier instantly.

Example: ESLU7283610

By Bill of Lading

Enter your ESL BL number to track all containers under that Bill of Lading. One BL can cover multiple containers, we show all of them.

Example: ESLUG1234567

By Booking Reference

Track using the ESL booking reference number. Ideal for pre-shipment visibility before the container is loaded.

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

ESL Empty Return Tracking

Tracktainer doesn't stop at delivery. We track the full container lifecycle, including the empty return phase. Know exactly when and where your ESL container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned ESL empty return depot directly in your tracking dashboard.

Free time countdown

Live countdown showing exactly how many days remain before detention charges begin.

Detention alerts

Automatic notifications before free time expires - avoid costly D&D charges.

Gate-out to gate-in tracking

Full visibility from port gate-out through empty return gate-in. The complete container journey.

What you get with ESL tracking

Real-Time Status

Gate in, loaded, departed, transshipment, discharged, gate out - every milestone tracked.

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than ESL's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every ESL ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your ESL shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

ESL Tracking FAQ

Enter your ESL container number (starts with ESLU), Bill of Lading, or booking reference in the tracking field above. Tracktainer auto-detects ESL and shows real-time status, vessel info, and ETA.

ESL uses several prefixes: ESLU. All are automatically detected by Tracktainer.

Transit times vary by route. Shanghai to Rotterdam takes 28-32 days, Shanghai to Los Angeles 14-18 days, Ningbo to Hamburg 30-35 days. Use our tracking tool for real-time AI-powered ETA predictions specific to your shipment.

You can track it directly through Tracktainer. Simply enter your 11-character container number (e.g. ESLU7283610) into our search bar. Please note that empty containers do not provide live AIS data; tracking will display the latest terminal milestones, such as "Gate Out Empty" or "Returned to Depot."

Yes. Enter your ESL Bill of Lading number to track all containers under that BL. One BL can cover multiple containers; we'll show all of them with individual statuses.

Yes - 3 free tracking credits. For pro ESL tracking with real-time alerts, live map, and API access, check our Pro plan.

Tracktainer provides AI-powered ETA predictions, delay alerts, demurrage notifications, and multi-carrier dashboard features ESL's own website doesn't offer. Plus, if you ship with multiple carriers, you can track everything from one place.

Discharged means the container has been unloaded from the vessel at the destination port. It's now in the terminal yard awaiting customs clearance and pickup.