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How to Read a OSOU Container Number (ISO 6346)
OSO
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Ocean Star Line)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate OSOU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Ocean Star 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.
Ocean Star Line GmbH & Prefix Directory
Ocean Star Line
Ocean Star Line GmbHOcean Star Line is a German feeder carrier operating container and ro-ro services between North Europe, the Baltic Sea, and key Atlantic ports. Use our OSOU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
2001
Global Fleet
15+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered Ocean Star Line Container Prefixes (7)
Select any Ocean Star Line container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About OSOU Container Tracking
What does the OSOU container prefix stand for?
OSOU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Ocean Star Line GmbH. The letters "OSO" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform OSOU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character OSOU container number (e.g. OSOU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Ocean Star Line container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Ocean Star Line prefixes including OSLU, OSMU, OSNU, OSOU, OSPU, OSQU and more.