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How to Read a OORU Container Number (ISO 6346)
OOR
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (OOCL)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate OORU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for OOCL. 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.
Orient Overseas Container Line & Prefix Directory
OOCL
Orient Overseas Container LineOrient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is renowned for providing IT-driven international shipping and logistics solutions globally. Use our OORU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Hong Kong
Founded
1969
Global Fleet
110+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
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All Registered OOCL Container Prefixes (5)
Select any OOCL container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About OORU Container Tracking
What does the OORU container prefix stand for?
OORU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Orient Overseas Container Line. The letters "OOR" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform OORU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character OORU container number (e.g. OORU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all OOCL container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered OOCL prefixes including OOCU, OOLU, OOTU, OORU, OOGU and more.