Get Extension (
How to Read a HSDU Container Number (ISO 6346)
HSD
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Hamburg Sued)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate HSDU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Hamburg Sued. 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.
Hamburg Suedamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft & Prefix Directory
Hamburg Sued
Hamburg Suedamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-GesellschaftHamburg Sued (now integrated with Maersk) is a renowned German container carrier with a long history of South America, Australia, and Africa trade lane services. Use our HSDU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
Track via Hamburg Sued Carrier Page
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1871
Global Fleet
130+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Maersk Group
All Registered Hamburg Sued Container Prefixes (7)
Select any Hamburg Sued container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About HSDU Container Tracking
What does the HSDU container prefix stand for?
HSDU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Hamburg Suedamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft. The letters "HSD" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform HSDU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character HSDU container number (e.g. HSDU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Hamburg Sued container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Hamburg Sued prefixes including HSAU, HSBU, HSCU, HSDU, HSEU, HSFU and more.