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How to Read a IRWU Container Number (ISO 6346)
IRW
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (IRISL)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate IRWU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for IRISL. 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.
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines & Prefix Directory
IRISL
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping LinesIRISL is Iran's national shipping company operating container, bulk, and general cargo services across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Use our IRWU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
Track via IRISL Carrier Page
Headquarters
Tehran, Iran
Founded
1967
Global Fleet
60+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered IRISL Container Prefixes (7)
Select any IRISL container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About IRWU Container Tracking
What does the IRWU container prefix stand for?
IRWU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. The letters "IRW" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform IRWU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character IRWU container number (e.g. IRWU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all IRISL container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered IRISL prefixes including IRSU, IRTU, IRUU, IRVU, IRWU, IRXU and more.