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How to Read a PCOU Container Number (ISO 6346)
PCO
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Pacific Carriers)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate PCOU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Pacific Carriers. 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.
Pacific Carriers Limited & Prefix Directory
Pacific Carriers
Pacific Carriers LimitedPacific Carriers Limited is one of Asia's largest privately-owned shipping conglomerates, operating bulk carriers, tankers, and container feeders across the Asia-Pacific. Use our PCOU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Singapore
Founded
1948
Global Fleet
100+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered Pacific Carriers Container Prefixes (6)
Select any Pacific Carriers container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About PCOU Container Tracking
What does the PCOU container prefix stand for?
PCOU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Pacific Carriers Limited. The letters "PCO" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform PCOU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character PCOU container number (e.g. PCOU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Pacific Carriers container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Pacific Carriers prefixes including PCLU, PCMU, PCNU, PCOU, PCPU, PCQU and more.