Container Shipping

PIL Container Tracking

Enter a PIL container number such as PIDU1234562 and we open the live status on pilship.com.

e.g. PIDU1234562
We detect the carrier automatically.

PIL in Bangladesh

Track PIL containers moving through ports in Bangladesh by container or bill of lading number. After unloading, the goods are often delivered by a local carrier.

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PIL tracking number format

Containers operated or owned by PIL carry one of these owner codes: PIDU PCIU PILU.

FormatExample
Owner code PIDU + 6 digits + check digitPIDU1234562
Owner code PCIU + 6 digits + check digitPCIU6543216
Owner code PILU + 6 digits + check digitPILU2468022

Examples show the format only and are not real shipments.

How to track a PIL shipment

  1. Find the 11-character container number on the container doors or your shipping documents.
  2. Enter it above (spaces are ignored).
  3. Press Track to see the latest PIL container events.

Frequently asked questions

What does a PIL container number look like?

Container numbers follow ISO 6346: a 3-letter owner code plus the letter U (for PIL: PIDU, PCIU, PILU), six digits and a final check digit, 11 characters in total. Example: PIDU1234562.

Can I track a bill of lading or booking number here?

Our automatic detection works on container numbers. To track by bill of lading (B/L) or booking number, use the search on pilship.com directly. We link to it from this page.

Why does the container show no movement?

Events are added when the container is gated in, loaded, discharged or gated out. Between ports there may be no updates for several days while the vessel is at sea.

Is this the official PIL website?

No. TrackandTrace.com is an independent tracking directory that sends you to the official PIL tracking page on pilship.com.

Which other carriers deliver parcels in Bangladesh?

Besides PIL, popular carriers in Bangladesh include Pathao Courier, RedX, Steadfast Courier, Sundarban Courier Service, Bangladesh Post. You can track all of them with the same search box.