Container Prefix Directory
FMSU Container Prefix Owner
FMSU is a container owner code associated with Swedish Defence FMV. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- FMSU
- Owner or operator
- Swedish Defence FMV
The four-letter prefix FMSU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Swedish Defence FMV.
A complete container number combines the owner prefix, six-digit serial number, and check digit. The prefix identifies registered equipment ownership and does not always identify the carrier currently transporting the container.
Use the CargoEnter container validator to check the number structure before starting shipment tracking.
FMSU container number format
A container number starting with FMSU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example FMSU1234567.
Who uses FMSU containers
FMSU is registered to Swedish Defence FMV. Leased or exchanged equipment can move with a different shipping line, so the prefix alone does not identify the carrier of a shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns FMSU containers?
The FMSU prefix is associated with Swedish Defence FMV.
Does the FMSU prefix tell me the shipping line?
Not always. The prefix identifies the equipment owner. A leased or exchanged container can travel with a different carrier.