Eimskip Container Tracking
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Eimskip
SCAC: EIMU
Iceland's oldest shipping line, running scheduled container and reefer service across the North Atlantic since 1914.
Eimskip has been part of Iceland's identity since it was founded in Reykjavik in January 1914. Thousands of Icelanders bought shares in the new venture, which earned it the nickname 'the favourite child of the nation'. The company switched from break-bulk to containers in 1982 and today handles a large share of the country's international cargo, making its liner network a backbone of Iceland's import and export trade.
Eimskip at a glance
- Headquarters
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Founded
- 1914
- Fleet
- 13 liner vessels (6 owned, 7 chartered); 10 container + 4 reefer
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- North Atlantic: Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway/Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and North America (Portland ME, Halifax, Newfoundland)
- Official website
- www.eimskip.is
About Eimskip
Eimskip has been part of Iceland's identity since it was founded in Reykjavik in January 1914. Thousands of Icelanders bought shares in the new venture, which earned it the nickname 'the favourite child of the nation'. The company switched from break-bulk to containers in 1982 and today handles a large share of the country's international cargo, making its liner network a backbone of Iceland's import and export trade.
The liner business runs 13 vessels across five sailing routes in the North Atlantic, split between owned and chartered tonnage and made up of both container and dedicated reefer ships. Its trade lanes tie Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway, and continental Northern Europe to North America, with weekly calls at Portland, Maine (Eimskip's US homeport), Halifax, and Argentia in Newfoundland. The two newest ships, Dettifoss and Brúarfoss (both delivered in 2020 at about 2,150 TEU), sail an Iceland to Greenland service shared with Royal Arctic Line.
Cold chain is where Eimskip stands out. The company built its reputation on moving frozen and chilled seafood, and it backs that with temperature-controlled warehousing and a freight-forwarding arm spanning offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Rather than chasing global east-west trades, it stays focused on the perishable-heavy routes of the far North Atlantic.
Eimskip container tracking FAQ
Where is Eimskip based and when was it founded?
Eimskip is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and was founded on 17 January 1914, which makes it Iceland's oldest shipping company.
What regions does Eimskip's container service cover?
Eimskip runs scheduled liner services across the North Atlantic, connecting Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway, and Northern Europe with North America. Its North American calls include Portland, Maine (its US homeport), Halifax, and Argentia in Newfoundland.
Is Eimskip part of a global shipping alliance?
No. Eimskip operates independently and is not a member of the major global alliances. On the Iceland to Greenland route it cooperates with the Greenlandic carrier Royal Arctic Line, sharing its two newest vessels, Dettifoss and Brúarfoss.
How do I track a Eimskip shipment?
Enter your Eimskip container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), or booking number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live vessel route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Eimskip account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Eimskip's SCAC code?
Eimskip's SCAC code is EIMU. It identifies Eimskip on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your container, BOL, or booking number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Eimskip containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Eimskip tracking by container number, Bill of Lading (BOL), and booking reference (BK). Any of the three returns the same real-time route, port calls, and ETA.
Is Eimskip container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Eimskip shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Eimskip container updating?
Eimskip tracking reflects what the carrier and vessel feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as vessel departure or discharge) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Eimskip shipments?
Panvaya combines Eimskip's schedule with live vessel position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.