Bahri Container Tracking
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Bahri
SCAC: NSAU
Saudi Arabia's national carrier; container and breakbulk liner service runs on a multipurpose fleet.
Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, was established by Royal Decree in January 1978 and remains the kingdom's flagship maritime operator. It is listed on the Tadawul exchange, with the Public Investment Fund and a Saudi Aramco subsidiary holding sizeable stakes. Rather than a pure container line, Bahri is a diversified shipowner organized into business units covering oil, chemicals, dry bulk, logistics, and ship management.
Bahri at a glance
- Headquarters
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Founded
- 1978
- Fleet
- ~97+ owned vessels (50 VLCCs, 31 chemical/product tankers, 13 dry bulk, 7 multipurpose)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Middle East-North America, Middle East-Europe, Middle East-South Asia, North Africa
- Official website
- www.bahri.sa
About Bahri
Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, was established by Royal Decree in January 1978 and remains the kingdom's flagship maritime operator. It is listed on the Tadawul exchange, with the Public Investment Fund and a Saudi Aramco subsidiary holding sizeable stakes. Rather than a pure container line, Bahri is a diversified shipowner organized into business units covering oil, chemicals, dry bulk, logistics, and ship management.
Its VLCC crude tanker business is the commercial backbone: the group owns one of the larger fleets of very large crude carriers in the world, moving Saudi and international oil. Alongside that sit chemical and product tankers and dry bulk carriers. Total owned tonnage runs to roughly 97 vessels, with additional ships under long-term charter.
For shippers who see Bahri under SCAC NSAU, the relevant arm is Bahri Logistics, the group's first business unit, formed in 1979. It runs about seven multipurpose vessels on scheduled liner sailings carrying breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, project cargo, and containers. Those services link the Middle East with North America (calls include Baltimore, Houston, Savannah, and Wilmington), Europe, North Africa, and South Asia, which distinguishes Bahri from mainline box carriers focused on trunk east-west trades.
Bahri container tracking FAQ
What does the SCAC code NSAU identify?
NSAU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code for Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia. It appears on bills of lading and booking documents for shipments moving on Bahri's liner services.
Does Bahri run true container ships or something else?
Bahri's scheduled liner service is operated by about seven multipurpose vessels rather than dedicated cellular container ships. These vessels carry containers alongside breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargo, which is why Bahri also handles oversized and heavy-lift shipments.
Is Bahri part of a container shipping alliance?
No. Bahri is not a member of any of the major container alliances (Gemini, Ocean Alliance, or Premier Alliance). It operates its multipurpose liner sailings independently, connecting the Middle East with North America, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia.
How do I track a Bahri shipment?
Enter your Bahri 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 Bahri account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Bahri's SCAC code?
Bahri's SCAC code is NSAU. It identifies Bahri 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 Bahri containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Bahri 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 Bahri container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Bahri 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 Bahri container updating?
Bahri 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 Bahri shipments?
Panvaya combines Bahri'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.