What is an ILU code?

The ILU code, which stands for Intermodal Loading Unit, is an essential part of the process. This code allows trailers to be registered effectively and efficiently. If you want to transport a trailer by train, you must apply for this code. This can easily be done online at www.ilu-code.eu.

The ILU code consists of several elements. First, there is the owner key, which consists of four letters, three of which you can choose yourself. Then there is the registration number, which usually includes the last six digits of the chassis number. Finally, there is the check digit, which is automatically assigned by the system and over which you have no control.

Gathering information for transportation

The information you receive from the railroad company is essential for submitting the coding plate application to your bodybuilder. One example is the P-format, which indicates that the tunnel can be passed with a trailer up to 4 meters high, but with unpressurized bubbles. The XLS Side Curtain has additional information stickers which states clearly that cargo can safely lean against the sides of the trailer without risking the trailer to bulge and expand past its maximum allowed total width.

Another important aspect is the support frame height, which is indicated in centimeters. This is a crucial piece of information because each wagon type has its own compatibility code, indicated by a letter. Compatibility codes “e,” “f,” “g” and “i” mean that there is a lot of room in a modern T3000 wagon.

Summary of the process

The process of loading a trailer onto a train can be summarized in several steps:

1.             Request the ILU code through the website.

2.             Contact the railroad company for information on wagons and tunnels.

3.             Submit the collected information to your bodybuilder for the coding plate.

4.             Bodybuilder places the ILU code on the trailer.

5.             Load the trailer onto the train and begin transportation.

Conclusion

Loading a trailer onto a train is a process that requires great attention to detail. From requesting an ILU code to obtaining the proper coding plate, each step is critical to successful transportation. By partnering with your bodybuilder, you are assured of a reliable and efficient solution to your transportation needs.