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How to Read a NYPU Container Number (ISO 6346)
NYP
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (NYK Line)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate NYPU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for NYK 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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) & Prefix Directory
NYK Line
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line)NYK Line is one of Japan's oldest and largest shipping companies, now contributing its container fleet to Ocean Network Express (ONE) while maintaining bulk and car carrier operations. Use our NYPU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
Track via NYK Line Carrier Page
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1885
Global Fleet
700+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
ONE Alliance
All Registered NYK Line Container Prefixes (6)
Select any NYK Line container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About NYPU Container Tracking
What does the NYPU container prefix stand for?
NYPU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). The letters "NYP" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform NYPU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character NYPU container number (e.g. NYPU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all NYK Line container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered NYK Line prefixes including NYLU, NYMU, NYNU, NYOU, NYPU, NYQU and more.