Container Prefix Directory
GVCU Container Prefix Owner
GVCU is a container owner code associated with UES International (HK) Ltd. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- GVCU
- Owner or operator
- UES International (HK) Ltd
The four-letter prefix GVCU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with UES International (HK) Ltd.
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.
GVCU container number format
A container number starting with GVCU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example GVCU1234567.
Who uses GVCU containers
GVCU is registered to UES International (HK) Ltd. 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 GVCU containers?
The GVCU prefix is associated with UES International (HK) Ltd.
Does the GVCU 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.