Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
SCAC: SCIU
India's national government-owned carrier, a diversified fleet operator running liner, bulk, tanker, and offshore services.
The Shipping Corporation of India was formed on 2 October 1961 by merging the Eastern Shipping Corporation and the Western Shipping Corporation, and it started life with a fleet of 19 ships. Headquartered in Mumbai, SCI grew over the following decades into the country's largest shipping enterprise, at its peak running well over 100 vessels across almost every segment of the trade.
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) at a glance
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, India
- Founded
- 1961
- Fleet
- ~55 vessels (Aug 2025)
- Parent group
- Government of India (majority owner, ~64%)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- India-Middle East, Intra-Asia, India-Europe/Africa
- Official website
- www.shipindia.com
About Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
The Shipping Corporation of India was formed on 2 October 1961 by merging the Eastern Shipping Corporation and the Western Shipping Corporation, and it started life with a fleet of 19 ships. Headquartered in Mumbai, SCI grew over the following decades into the country's largest shipping enterprise, at its peak running well over 100 vessels across almost every segment of the trade.
SCI is unusual in how broad its business is. Rather than specialising, it runs crude and product tankers, dry bulk carriers, container and break-bulk liner tonnage, LPG carriers, offshore supply vessels for oil and gas fields, and passenger services. That diversity ties it closely to India's energy and commodity imports. Its container and liner arm connects Indian ports with the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and further afield, though the group's tonnage is weighted toward tankers and bulk rather than deep-sea box trades.
The Government of India remains the majority owner, holding roughly 64 percent. A planned privatisation approved in 2019 stalled, and by 2025 the state had shifted toward expanding the company instead. SCI now sits at the centre of national plans to rebuild an Indian-flagged merchant fleet, including a large newbuilding programme aimed at cutting the country's dependence on foreign carriers. As of August 2025 its own fleet numbered around 55 vessels.
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) container tracking FAQ
Who owns the Shipping Corporation of India?
SCI is a Government of India enterprise. The state holds the majority of the company, roughly 64 percent, and it operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. A privatisation approved in 2019 did not go through, and the government has since favoured expanding the company rather than selling it.
When was SCI founded and where is it based?
SCI was established on 2 October 1961 through the merger of the Eastern Shipping Corporation and the Western Shipping Corporation. It is headquartered in Mumbai and began operations with a fleet of 19 vessels.
What does the SCAC code SCIU identify?
SCIU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to the Shipping Corporation of India. It appears on bills of lading and container documentation to identify SCI as the carrier, and its container prefixes also carry the SCIU designation.
How do I check Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)'s SCAC code?
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)'s SCAC code is SCIU. It identifies Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) shipments?
When Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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.