Container Prefix Directory
HNLU Container Prefix Owner
HNLU is a container owner code associated with Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- HNLU
- Owner or operator
- Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors
The four-letter prefix HNLU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors.
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.
HNLU container number format
A container number starting with HNLU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example HNLU1234567.
Who uses HNLU containers
HNLU is registered to Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors. 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 HNLU containers?
The HNLU prefix is associated with Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors.
Does the HNLU 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.