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How to Read a BASU Container Number (ISO 6346)
BAS
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (British Antarctic Survey)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate BASU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for British Antarctic Survey. The 4th character is always U denoting an intermodal freight container, followed by a unique 6-digit serial number and a calculated check digit for tracking verification.
BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY & Prefix Directory
British Antarctic Survey
BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEYBritish Antarctic Survey is an authorized international intermodal container operator, providing reliable cargo equipment and intermodal transport worldwide. Use our BASU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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All Registered British Antarctic Survey Container Prefixes (1)
Select any British Antarctic Survey container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About BASU Container Tracking
What does the BASU container prefix stand for?
BASU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY. The letters "BAS" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform BASU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character BASU container number (e.g. BASU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all British Antarctic Survey container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered British Antarctic Survey prefixes including BASU and more.