Container Prefix Directory
TCNU Container Prefix Owner
TCNU is a container owner code associated with Triton Container International Corporation. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- TCNU
- Owner or operator
- Triton Container International Corporation
The four-letter prefix TCNU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Triton Container International Corporation.
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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TCNU container number format
A container number starting with TCNU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example TCNU1234567.
Who uses TCNU containers
TCNU is registered to Triton Container International Corporation. 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 TCNU containers?
The TCNU prefix is associated with Triton Container International Corporation.
Does the TCNU 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.