Container Prefix Directory
UASU Container Prefix Owner
UASU is a container owner code associated with United Arab Shipping Co. SAG. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- UASU
- Owner or operator
- United Arab Shipping Co. SAG
The four-letter prefix UASU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with United Arab Shipping Co. SAG.
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.
UASU container number format
A container number starting with UASU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example UASU1234567.
Who uses UASU containers
UASU is registered to United Arab Shipping Co. SAG. 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 UASU containers?
The UASU prefix is associated with United Arab Shipping Co. SAG.
Does the UASU 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.