PIL Container Tracking API
Use JSONCargo container tracking API to track & trace containers in real-time from PIL (Pacific International Lines) shippping line. Access live location, vessel, status and more.
Real-Time Container Monitoring
Monitor PIL containers globally with real-time updates on their journey. Stay informed on location, shipping status, and key milestones across ports and seas.
PIL Container Tracking Details
Get Key Data into your Container transit status, such as ETA, ATD, last location, loading port, discharging port and more.
Global Shipping Line Coverage
Tracking your containers in a single platform has never been easier. With JSONCargo you get coverage with all the major carriers in the maritime world like Evergreen, MSC, HMM, ONE, Maersk and more.
Major shipping line coverage
JSONCargo covers more than 95% of all shipping lines, so you can be sure that practically all commercial containers are in our API database.
PIL Container Track & Trace API Data Table
| Parameter | Data Type | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| container_id | integer | Unique identifier for the container | PCIU6084267 |
| container_status | string | Current status of the container | I/B Empty Container Returned |
| shipping_line_name | string | Name of the shipping line company | Pacific International Lines |
| shipping_line_id | integer | JSONCargo Internal identifier for the shipping line company | 0020 |
| shipped_from | string | Indicates the location or origin where the container was initially shipped from | GUAYAQUIL ECGYE |
| shipped_to | string | Denotes the destination where the container is being shipped to | XINGANG |
| atd_origin | date time | Actual time of departure from the origin (Local time) | 2026-01-09 00:00 |
| eta_final_destination | date time | Estimated time of arrival at the final destination (Local time) | 2026-03-03 06:00 |
| last_location | string | The most recent location where the container was tracked | XINGANG |
| atd_last_location | date time | Actual time of departure from the last known location (Local time) | 2026-02-25 01:31 |
| timestamp_of_last_location | date time | The date and time the container was last tracked at its previous location | 2026-03-06 16:18 |
| last_movement_timestamp | date time | The date and time of the most recent recorded movement of the container | 2026-03-06 16:18 |
| loading_port | string | The port where the container was initially loaded onto the vessel | GUAYAQUIL |
| discharging_port | string | The port where the container is scheduled to be unloaded | XINGANG |
| last_vessel_name | string | The name of the last vessel the container was aboard | MAERSK NOTODDEN |
| last_voyage_number | string | The voyage number of the last vessel the container was on | ZDTO2602N |
| last_updated | date time | Time when JSONCargo last retrieved container information (UTC) | 2026-04-05 22:44 |
PIL Container Prefix List
This is what we cover for PIL container prefixes:
| Prefix | |
|---|---|
PCIU | PDIU |
PILU | PDLU |
PFLU | PIDU |
HPCU | FBIU |
GLDU | TEMU |
Get Real-Time Container tracking data
Stay ahead of delays and streamline your operations with our powerful PPIL container tracking API, built to keep your supply chain moving.
Container location
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Departure and arrival ports
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Detailed container insights
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Frequently Asked Questions about PIL Tracking API
Get answers to commonly asked questions
The PIL Container Tracking API by JSONCargo allows users to track containers from the PIL (Pacific International Lines) shipping line in real time. It provides full shipment visibility, including container status, current location, vessel information, port and terminal activities, and key port events—all delivered through a single API connection.
Yes, while this endpoint focuses on PIL container tracking, JSONCargo also supports container tracking for many other global shipping lines. You can integrate multiple carriers using the same unified system.
To begin:
Sign up for a JSONCargo API plan
Obtain your API key from the developer dashboard
Use the PIL tracking endpoint to request container statuses
Integrate results into your system or dashboard (PIL, ports, and vessel data included)
Track additional shipping lines when needed