# B/L Number Generator — Free trade document tool

> Generate consistent B/L numbers from carrier prefix (SCAC), port and sequence, and validate the ISO 6346 container check digit.

- URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/documents/bl-number-generator
- Language: en
- Updated: 2026-10-03
- Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com)

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# B/L Number Generator

Generate consistent B/L numbers from carrier prefix (SCAC), port and sequence, and validate the ISO 6346 container check digit. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
[See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=importexport)

## Calculator

Carrier prefix (SCAC, 4 letters) : FCRS
Port code (UN/LOCODE, 3 letters) : IZM
Starting sequence number : 1
How many numbers : 5
Container number (ISO 6346) : MSCU1234566

Container number check
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This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.

**Generate Documents from Data, Catch Mismatches Early**FCRSOFT generates documents from file data and catches mismatches between them before they are sent.
[Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=importexport) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/)

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## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically

You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.

- Bill of lading, invoice and packing list are generated from file data.

- Quantity, weight and party mismatches between documents are flagged.

- All documents are archived in the shipment file.

[Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=importexport) [Explore the Import & Export package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/importexport?hl=en)

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## Frequently asked questions

How is B/L Number Generator calculated?
Generate consistent B/L numbers from carrier prefix (SCAC), port and sequence, and validate the ISO 6346 container check digit. The calculation uses Documents and Compliance Engine: Generates bills of lading and commercial documents, validates fields against rules and checks consistency between documents.

Is B/L Number Generator free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.

Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT generates documents from file data and catches mismatches between them before they are sent. You can try the Import & Export package in the live demo without installing anything.

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