Container Prefix Directory

WFHU Container Prefix Owner

WFHU is a container owner code associated with Waterfront Container Leasing Co Inc.. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.

Prefix
WFHU
Owner or operator
Waterfront Container Leasing Co Inc.

The four-letter prefix WFHU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Waterfront Container Leasing Co Inc..

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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WFHU container number format

A container number starting with WFHU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example WFHU1234567.

Who uses WFHU containers

WFHU is registered to Waterfront Container Leasing Co Inc.. 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 WFHU containers?

The WFHU prefix is associated with Waterfront Container Leasing Co Inc..

Does the WFHU 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.