Container Prefix Directory
MATU Container Prefix Owner
MATU is a container owner code associated with Matson Navigation Company. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- MATU
- Owner or operator
- Matson Navigation Company
The four-letter prefix MATU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Matson Navigation Company.
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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MATU container number format
A container number starting with MATU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example MATU1234567.
Who uses MATU containers
MATU is registered to Matson Navigation Company. 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 MATU containers?
The MATU prefix is associated with Matson Navigation Company.
Does the MATU 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.