PIL in United Kingdom
Track PIL containers moving through ports in United Kingdom by container or bill of lading number. After unloading, the goods are often delivered by a local carrier.
Most tracked by visitors from United Kingdom
Popular local carriers in United Kingdom
PIL tracking number format
Containers operated or owned by PIL carry one of these owner codes: PIDU PCIU PILU.
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Owner code PIDU + 6 digits + check digit | PIDU1234562 |
| Owner code PCIU + 6 digits + check digit | PCIU6543216 |
| Owner code PILU + 6 digits + check digit | PILU2468022 |
Examples show the format only and are not real shipments.
How to track a PIL shipment
- Find the 11-character container number on the container doors or your shipping documents.
- Enter it above (spaces are ignored).
- 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 United Kingdom?
Besides PIL, popular carriers in United Kingdom include DHL eCommerce UK (formerly DHL Parcel UK), DPD UK, InPost UK (incl. former Yodel), Parcelforce Worldwide, APC Overnight. You can track all of them with the same search box.