The Bureau International des Containers et du Transport Intermodal (B.I.C.), with 1700 members, is the only non-governmental organization linking all groups interested in containerization and intermodal transport: carriers, manufacturers, operators, lessors, shippers, forwarders, etc…
Besides its mandate given by the ISO and the WCO to allocate and protect the ISO alpha code for the identification of containers in International Trade, the BIC assignement also goes to :
Contribute to the expansion of containerization and intermodal transport
Facilitate professional discussions on all subjects connected with containers and intermodal transport
Obtain and keep updated specialised documentation for the benefit of its members