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Container Identification

Shipping Container Identification

Scan BIC and ILU reporting marks on shipping containers

Container number scanner for smartphones

Capturing container information.

Simple and reliable shipment tracking.

Anyline scans ISO 6346 (BIC) and EN-13044-1 (ILU) intermodal container reporting marks, helping workers to quickly and accurately identify containers. Features such as automatic orientation and container number detection make the solution easy to use without any specialist knowledge or training. Accurate scan results from Anyline are a key factor in reducing the administrative tasks and potential safety issues associated with container fraud.

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Mobile Serial Number Scanning for Logistics - Shipping Container Scanning - Scan Cargo Containers

A digital solution.

That your workers can rely on.

All container identification numbers are captured, processed and stored completely offline, enabling your workforce to stay mobile and scan in the toughest conditions. This flexibility is reinforced by sophisticated machine learning models with real-world conditioning that give Anyline the edge when it comes to scanning dirty or partially obscured reporting marks.

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Anyline Container Identification Number Scanner Features

Automatic Orientation

Scan reporting marks without repositioning camera

Real-World Conditioning

Scan dirty or partially obscured reporting marks from distance

Container Number Detection

Automatically recognize ISO 6346 compliant numbers with check digit

Offline Processing

Scan container numbers without any network or internet connectivity

Composite Scanning

Combine multiple scanning solutions from Anyline on one device

Easy Integration

Built with versatility in mind, Anyline easily integrates into native or web apps

Supported reporting marks

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How to integrate Anyline SDK

Mobile Apps

Integrate Anyline SDK into your App in just a couple of days. Available natively on iOS, Android and Windows, as well cross-platform on React Native, Xamarin and Cordova.

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Web Apps

Integrate Anyline SDK onto your website in a matter of hours with our JavaScript implementation.

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Commonly asked Container Number Scanning questions.

The Container Number plugin allows you to scan ISO 6346 (BIC) and EN-13044-1 (ILU) intermodal container reporting marks.

You can easily customize the SDK plugin by adding a character whitelist, a regular expression, and more. See our technical documentation for more information.

Our SDK is natively developed for iOS, Android, and UWP, but supports also common integration frameworks such as Xamarin, Cordova, React Native, .NET (MAUI) and Flutter. The sample code can be found in our documentation, example projects on GitHub.

We offer our packages on the basis of annual licenses and tailor our solutions individually to the needs of each of our customers. Please visit our pricing page and get in touch regarding your individual quote.

Yes. Since the SDK does not require an internet connection, and because we do not store any data on ours or third-party servers, it is compliant with the GDPR, DSGVO, APIS, and the CCPA.