Container Prefix Directory

KMSU Container Prefix Owner

KMSU is a container owner code associated with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.

Prefix
KMSU
Owner or operator
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

The four-letter prefix KMSU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp..

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.

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KMSU container number format

A container number starting with KMSU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example KMSU1234567.

Who uses KMSU containers

KMSU is registered to Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.. 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 KMSU containers?

The KMSU prefix is associated with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp..

Does the KMSU 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.