Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Container Tracking
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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 track a Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) shipment?
Enter your Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) account or login needed for a quick lookup.
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. 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Yes. Panvaya supports Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) container tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) container updating?
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 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 Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) shipments?
Panvaya combines Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)'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.