Container OCR Scanner – Read ISO 6346 Shipping Container Codes

Extract ISO 6346 container codes from port and yard photos in bulk. Handles weathered paint and angled shots. Export as CSV. Integrates via API. Get 3 free scans today.

Full Container NumberValidation StatusOwner CodeCategory IdentifierSerial NumberCheck Digit
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Speed
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Credit costs:VIN / HIN / Receipt / Container = 1 cr·ID / Passport / Driver license = 2 cr·Invoice = 3 cr
Credits never expire on add-on purchases. Mix document types freely within a plan.

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3 scans / day

3 VIN scans / day

3 passport scans / day

3 invoice scans / day

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$12/mo

1,000 credits / month

1,000 VIN scans

500 passport scans

333 invoice scans

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$39/mo

4,000 credits / month

4,000 VIN scans

2,000 passport scans

1,333 invoice scans

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$10/1000 cr

Never expires · Just $0.01/cr

1,000 VIN scans

500 passport scans

333 invoice scans

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Frequently asked questions

Get 3 free scans every day, no account needed. Create a free account to save results for 90 days. Upgrade anytime for higher volumes — subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

Files are processed and permanently deleted within 60 seconds. Extracted structured data is retained per your plan — 24h for guest sessions, 90 days for account holders. We never train on your AI models using your data.

This visual tool requires no code — simply upload files and download your results as CSV, JSON, or Excel. Our API allows developers to integrate the same powerful OCR engine into their own applications with full programmatic control and webhook support.

Each scan costs 1–3 credits depending on the document complexity. VIN, HIN, Receipt, and Container scans cost 1 credit. Passport and ID scans cost 2 credits. Invoice scans cost 3 credits. Monthly plan credits reset on your billing date; top-up add-on credits never expire.

ISO 6346 is the international standard for the coding, identification, and marking of intermodal shipping containers. It consists of a 4-letter owner code, category identifier, 6-digit serial, and a check digit.

Yes. Our specialized model handles common real-world yard conditions including partial occlusion, sharp perspective distortion, and weathered paint.

The owner code is the first four characters of an ISO 6346 container number — three letters identifying the company plus "U" for freight containers, "J" for detachable freight container-related equipment, or "Z" for trailers. Our OCR returns the owner code as a dedicated field to enable automated owner lookup.

Yes. Our Container OCR API returns structured JSON results per image and supports webhooks for real-time processing pipelines. Many logistics operators feed results directly into their TMS or port operating systems without any intermediate data entry.

The model detects and extracts all visible container codes within a single image, returning each as a separate object in the results array. This is useful for yard photography where multiple containers may appear in the same frame.

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