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SCAC ESPV Independent Est. 2021

Ellerman City Liners

A historic British name revived for modern trades.

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Fleet
35
vessels
Capacity
65,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2021
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
SCAC
ESPV
Country
United Kingdom
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside Ellerman City Liners

Ellerman City Liners revives the Ellerman Lines name — a British shipping institution founded in 1892 — relaunched in 2021 to offer independent container services from the UK.

The modern Ellerman focuses on reliable direct services connecting the UK and Europe with Asia, trading on a heritage brand with a fresh, flexible approach.

“A historic British name revived for modern trades.”
Ellerman City Liners operates container services — a fleet built since 2021. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Revives the historic Ellerman Lines name (1892)
  • Relaunched 2021 from London
  • Independent UK–Asia and European services
Services

Live service loops for Ellerman City Liners aren’t published here yet — search sailing schedules below for up-to-date port pairs, transit times and vessels.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for Ellerman City Liners? +

The SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for Ellerman City Liners is ESPV — the code that identifies the carrier on bills of lading, in EDI messages and across booking and customs systems. Use it to look up Ellerman City Liners sailings and shipments on ShipScanner.

How do I track a Ellerman City Liners container? +

Enter your Ellerman City Liners container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival — no Ellerman City Liners login required and no per-carrier portal to chase.

Where can I find Ellerman City Liners sailing schedules? +

Search ShipScanner's schedule tool to see Ellerman City Liners departures and arrivals across the major trade lanes, then compare transit time, frequency and routing against other carriers before you book.