PIL Container Tracking (PCIU, PILU)

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

Prefixes: PCIU · PILU · PIDU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About PIL

PIL

Pacific International Lines

PIL, founded in 1967 in Singapore, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Singapore, PIL operates a fleet of 91 vessels with a total capacity of 0.3M TEU.

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

For more information about PIL and its services, visit www.pilship.com .

Vessels

0.3M

TEU Capacity

Employees

1967

Founded

PIL Container Prefixes

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

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
PCIU	PIL	PCIU7283610
PILU	PIL	PILU7283610
PIDU	PIL	PIDU7283610

PIL Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

PCIU7283610

PCIU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular PIL Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular PIL shipping routes.

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

How to Track PIL Containers

Three ways to track your PIL shipment.

By Container Number

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

Example: PCIU7283610

By Bill of Lading

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

Example: PCIUG1234567

By Booking Reference

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

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

PIL 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 PIL container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned PIL 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 PIL tracking

Real-Time Status

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

AI ETA Prediction

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

Vessel Details

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

Delay Alerts

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

PIL Tracking FAQ

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

PIL uses several prefixes: PCIU, PILU. 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. PCIU7283610) 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 PIL 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 PIL 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 PIL'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.