# \#containers-on-bl

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## [Why is the same container appearing in multiple shipments?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-is-the-same-container-appearing-in-multiple-shipments/171)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-is-the-same-container-appearing-in-multiple-shipments/171 "2026-11-06T15:21:04Z")

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This is usually not an error. Containers are reused across journeys, and the platform supports the same container number existing in several shipments. In most cases the earlier shipment is already deactivated and ther…

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## [Why is my container flagged as not in the booking/BL and not getting tracking data?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-is-my-container-flagged-as-not-in-the-booking-bl-and-not-getting-tracking-data/170)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-is-my-container-flagged-as-not-in-the-booking-bl-and-not-getting-tracking-data/170 "2026-11-06T15:20:47Z")

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Dockflow checks the containers you supply against what the carrier reports for that booking or B/L. When a container is not on the carrier’s list, it is marked with the container not in booking/BL flag. That container…

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## [Why do containers from another file appear on my tradeflow?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-do-containers-from-another-file-appear-on-my-tradeflow/169)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-do-containers-from-another-file-appear-on-my-tradeflow/169 "2026-11-06T15:20:30Z")

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This is the most common cause of containers you did not expect. If more than one booking or B/L arrives on the same file, Dockflow tracks them all, and the containers from each are attached to the tradeflow. The sympto…