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How to Read a EIRU Container Number (ISO 6346)
EIR
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Eimskip)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate EIRU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Eimskip. 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.
Eimskipafelag Islands hf. & Prefix Directory
Eimskip
Eimskipafelag Islands hf.Eimskip is an Icelandic shipping and logistics company providing reefer and dry container services across North Atlantic, Baltic, and North American routes. Use our EIRU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Reykjavik, Iceland
Founded
1914
Global Fleet
15+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered Eimskip Container Prefixes (7)
Select any Eimskip container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About EIRU Container Tracking
What does the EIRU container prefix stand for?
EIRU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Eimskipafelag Islands hf.. The letters "EIR" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform EIRU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character EIRU container number (e.g. EIRU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Eimskip container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Eimskip prefixes including EIMU, EINU, EIOU, EIPU, EIQU, EIRU and more.