Independent Container Line (ICL) Container Tracking
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Independent Container Line (ICL)
SCAC: IILU
Niche North Atlantic specialist running weekly fixed-day sailings between Northern Europe and the US East Coast since 1985.
Independent Container Line has done one thing since 1985: run container ships across the North Atlantic. It started by linking Richmond, Virginia and Chester, Pennsylvania with Antwerp, and it has stayed on that lane rather than chasing the Asia trades that dominate the industry. That focus is the whole pitch. ICL is a privately held, German-owned line that owns its four vessels outright, an unusual setup at a time when most niche operators charter tonnage.
Independent Container Line (ICL) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
- Founded
- 1985
- Fleet
- 4 owned vessels, ~10,000-12,000 TEU total
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- North Atlantic (US East Coast - Northern Europe)
- Official website
- www.icl-line.com
About Independent Container Line (ICL)
Independent Container Line has done one thing since 1985: run container ships across the North Atlantic. It started by linking Richmond, Virginia and Chester, Pennsylvania with Antwerp, and it has stayed on that lane rather than chasing the Asia trades that dominate the industry. That focus is the whole pitch. ICL is a privately held, German-owned line that owns its four vessels outright, an unusual setup at a time when most niche operators charter tonnage.
The current service connects Antwerp, Southampton and Ringaskiddy (Cork) in Europe with Chester, PA and Wilmington, NC on the US side. The backbone is a fixed weekly sailing from each port of call, which is what a specialist trans-Atlantic shipper tends to care about more than raw network size. Combined capacity across the fleet sits in the range of roughly 10,000 to 12,000 TEU, small by global standards but sized deliberately for this single corridor.
ICL has leaned into schedule reliability as its differentiator. Lloyd's List named it Specialist Containership Operator of the Year in 2018, recognition for a niche carrier competing for attention against the major Asia-Europe lines. Beyond ocean transport, the company runs its own warehousing and supply-chain services and handles FCL and LCL cargo. It operates outside the major vessel-sharing alliances, a deliberate choice that keeps its schedule under its own control.
Independent Container Line (ICL) container tracking FAQ
Where is Independent Container Line based and who owns it?
ICL's US head office is in Glen Allen, in the Richmond, Virginia area, with European offices in Antwerp, Belgium and Liverpool, UK. It is a privately held, German-owned company, and the ICL Group owns the four vessels it operates rather than chartering them.
What routes does ICL serve?
ICL runs a single North Atlantic service. It connects Antwerp (Belgium), Southampton (UK) and Ringaskiddy/Cork (Ireland) in Europe with Chester, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, North Carolina on the US East Coast, on fixed weekly sailings.
What does the SCAC code IILU identify?
IILU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to Independent Container Line Ltd. It appears on bills of lading and is used to identify ICL as the carrier for its trans-Atlantic container shipments.
How do I track a Independent Container Line (ICL) shipment?
Enter your Independent Container Line (ICL) 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 Independent Container Line (ICL) account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Independent Container Line (ICL)'s SCAC code?
Independent Container Line (ICL)'s SCAC code is IILU. It identifies Independent Container Line (ICL) 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 Independent Container Line (ICL) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Independent Container Line (ICL) 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 Independent Container Line (ICL) container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Independent Container Line (ICL) 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 Independent Container Line (ICL) container updating?
Independent Container Line (ICL) 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 Independent Container Line (ICL) shipments?
Panvaya combines Independent Container Line (ICL)'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.