GS Lines Container Tracking
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GS Lines
SCAC: GSLI
Portuguese regional container carrier of Grupo Sousa, serving Portugal, the Atlantic islands and West Africa.
GS Lines is the container shipping arm of Grupo Sousa, a Madeira-based group founded in 1985. The GS Lines brand itself dates to November 2019, when the group folded three shipowners it had acquired over three decades into a single operator: Empresa de Navegacao Madeirense (bought 1990), Boxlines (2010) and Portline Containers International, or PCI (2015). The company runs its business out of Funchal, Madeira, and is recognized as the largest operator of container ships among Portuguese shipowners.
GS Lines at a glance
- Headquarters
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Founded
- 2019
- Fleet
- ~9 vessels, ~9,000 TEU capacity
- Parent group
- Grupo Sousa
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Portugal mainland-Azores-Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau
- Official website
- www.gslines.com
About GS Lines
GS Lines is the container shipping arm of Grupo Sousa, a Madeira-based group founded in 1985. The GS Lines brand itself dates to November 2019, when the group folded three shipowners it had acquired over three decades into a single operator: Empresa de Navegacao Madeirense (bought 1990), Boxlines (2010) and Portline Containers International, or PCI (2015). The company runs its business out of Funchal, Madeira, and is recognized as the largest operator of container ships among Portuguese shipowners.
The network is built around Portugal and the Atlantic. Regular lines connect mainland Portugal with the Azores and Madeira, then reach south to Spain (Algeciras and the Canary Islands), Cape Verde (Praia, Mindelo, Sal and Boavista) and Guinea-Bissau. This gives GS Lines a clear niche in island supply and the Portugal-West Africa trade rather than the deep-sea east-west lanes worked by the global lines.
The owned fleet is modern by regional standards. It includes vessels such as the Raquel S, which the company describes as the largest and most modern container ship owned by a Portuguese shipowner, alongside ships like Funchalense 5, Madeirense 3 and Ferdinanda S. Total installed capacity is roughly 9,000 TEU across the fleet, and the carrier reports having moved around 214,000 TEU in 2025.
GS Lines container tracking FAQ
Who owns GS Lines?
GS Lines is the maritime cargo arm of Grupo Sousa, a Portuguese group founded in 1985 and based in Funchal, Madeira. GS Lines is described as the largest shipowner within Grupo Sousa.
What does the SCAC code GSLI identify?
GSLI is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to GS Lines (GS Lines - Transportes Maritimos, Lda), the Portuguese container carrier headquartered in Funchal, Madeira. It should not be confused with Gold Star Line, which uses GSLU.
What routes does GS Lines serve?
GS Lines runs regular lines linking mainland Portugal with the Azores and Madeira, and extends to Spain (Algeciras and the Canary Islands), Cape Verde (Praia, Mindelo, Sal and Boavista) and Guinea-Bissau. It focuses on Atlantic island supply and Portugal-West Africa trade rather than global deep-sea lanes.
How do I check GS Lines tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a GS Lines container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
What is GS Lines's SCAC code?
GS Lines's SCAC code is GSLI. It identifies GS Lines on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track GS Lines containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for GS Lines. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is GS Lines container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when GS Lines tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my GS Lines container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If GS Lines is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for GS Lines shipments?
When GS Lines tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.