Online verification of the container owner by BIC code

What is the BIC code and how do I find the owner of the container?

The BIC code is a unique identifier of a sea container developed by the International Container Bureau (Bureau International des Containers). Since 1970, BIC has been the official international register of container owner codes, and in 1972 it was adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as part of the ISO 6346 standard 'Cargo containers – Coding, identification and labeling'.

Structure of the container's BIC code:

• The first three letters are the code of the container's owner or operator
• The fourth letter is the equipment type identifier
• Six Arabic digits – serial number

Example of the BIC code: BICU 123456 5

Meaning and application of the BIC code:

Identification of the owner

• Instant identification of the owner or the main operator of the container;
• Access to the database with the technical characteristics of the container;
• Information about the year of manufacture, dates of inspections and maintenance.

Customs clearance:

• Simplification of international transportation procedures;
• Provision of temporary importation of containers;
• Recognized by all the world's leading customs authorities.

Logistics control:

• Automated container tracking;
• Integration with computer accounting systems;
• Effective management of intermodal transport.

The BIC code is recognized and used by leading international organizations:

• World Customs Organization (WCO);
• International Road Transport Union (IRU);
• International Union of Railways (UIC);
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS);
• International Air Transport Association (IATA);
• International Federation of Freight Forwarders (FIDI).

Using our service, you can quickly and for free check the BIC code of the container and get information about its owner. This will help to verify the legality of the container and obtain the necessary data for the registration of transport documentation.