Container Prefix Tracking
GATU Container Tracking – Textainer Equipment Management Limited
Track GATU containers associated with Textainer Equipment Management Limited. Check the ISO number format, owner identity, carrier milestones, and missing-update guidance.
- Prefix
- GATU
- Owner or operator
- Textainer Equipment Management Limited
The four-letter prefix GATU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Textainer Equipment Management Limited.
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 complete number to request available tracking events. If no events appear, confirm the operating carrier because leased or exchanged equipment can move under another shipping line.
GATU container number format
A container number starting with GATU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example GATU1234567.
Tracking a GATU container
Enter the full GATU number to request events. The prefix identifies the owner, but leased or exchanged equipment can travel with another shipping line, so check the operating carrier if nothing appears.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns GATU containers?
The GATU prefix is associated with Textainer Equipment Management Limited.
Does the GATU 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.