Pacific International Lines (PIL) Container Tracking
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Pacific International Lines (PIL)
SCAC: PCIU
Singapore's largest home-grown container line, ranked among the world's top carriers with a deep Asia-Africa network.
Pacific International Lines was incorporated in Singapore in 1967 by Chang Yun Chung, who grew it from two secondhand freighters into the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. It remains privately held and sits outside the major alliances, running its network independently rather than through Gemini, Ocean Alliance, or Premier Alliance. As of late 2025, PIL operates roughly 100 container vessels with a combined capacity of over 440,000 TEU, ranking around 12th among the world's container lines.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Founded
- 1967
- Fleet
- ~100 vessels, ~440,000 TEU
- Parent group
- Heliconia Capital Management (Temasek Holdings)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Asia-Africa, Intra-Asia, Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Oceania, Latin America
- Official website
- www.pilship.com
About Pacific International Lines (PIL)
Pacific International Lines was incorporated in Singapore in 1967 by Chang Yun Chung, who grew it from two secondhand freighters into the largest home-grown carrier in Southeast Asia. It remains privately held and sits outside the major alliances, running its network independently rather than through Gemini, Ocean Alliance, or Premier Alliance. As of late 2025, PIL operates roughly 100 container vessels with a combined capacity of over 440,000 TEU, ranking around 12th among the world's container lines.
PIL is best known for its Africa trade, where it has sailed since the 1960s and grown into one of the leading carriers on the continent, reaching close to 30 African countries with a dense weekly schedule of liner and feeder calls. Beyond Africa, the company serves intra-Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Oceania, and Latin America, spanning roughly 500 ports in nearly 100 countries.
A US$3.3 billion debt restructuring completed in 2021 brought in Heliconia Capital Management, a Temasek unit, as majority owner, diluting the founding Teo family to around 15 percent. Since then, PIL has renewed its fleet with LNG dual-fuel ships, including 14,000 TEU and 8,200 TEU vessels delivered in 2025 and more 13,000 and 9,000 TEU newbuilds due through 2028.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) container tracking FAQ
Where is Pacific International Lines headquartered and when was it founded?
PIL is headquartered in Singapore and was incorporated there on 16 March 1967 by founder Chang Yun Chung. It is the largest home-grown container carrier in Southeast Asia.
Is PIL part of a shipping alliance?
No. PIL operates independently and is not a member of any of the major alliances (Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, or Premier Alliance). It runs its own liner and feeder services.
Who owns Pacific International Lines?
Since a US$3.3 billion restructuring completed in 2021, Heliconia Capital Management, an investment arm of Singapore's Temasek Holdings, holds a majority stake. The founding Teo family retains a minority position of around 15 percent.
How do I track a Pacific International Lines (PIL) shipment?
Enter your Pacific International Lines (PIL) 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 Pacific International Lines (PIL) account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Pacific International Lines (PIL)'s SCAC code?
Pacific International Lines (PIL)'s SCAC code is PCIU. It identifies Pacific International Lines (PIL) 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 Pacific International Lines (PIL) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Pacific International Lines (PIL) 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 Pacific International Lines (PIL) container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Pacific International Lines (PIL) 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 Pacific International Lines (PIL) container updating?
Pacific International Lines (PIL) 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 Pacific International Lines (PIL) shipments?
Panvaya combines Pacific International Lines (PIL)'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.