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How to Read a MEWU Container Number (ISO 6346)
MEW
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Messina Line)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate MEWU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Messina Line. 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.
Ignazio Messina & C. SpA & Prefix Directory
Messina Line
Ignazio Messina & C. SpAMessina Line is an Italian shipping company with a long history operating ro-ro and container services in the Mediterranean and to East and West Africa. Use our MEWU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Genoa, Italy
Founded
1929
Global Fleet
20+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered Messina Line Container Prefixes (6)
Select any Messina Line container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About MEWU Container Tracking
What does the MEWU container prefix stand for?
MEWU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Ignazio Messina & C. SpA. The letters "MEW" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform MEWU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character MEWU container number (e.g. MEWU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Messina Line container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Messina Line prefixes including MESU, METU, MEUU, MEVU, MEWU, MEYU and more.