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How to Read a SVDU Container Number (ISO 6346)
SVD
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (Samskip)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate SVDU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for Samskip. 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.
Samskip Multimodal B.V. & Prefix Directory
Samskip
Samskip Multimodal B.V.Samskip offers pan-European multimodal transport services combining shortsea container shipping, rail, road, and inland waterway networks. Use our SVDU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
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Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1990
Global Fleet
20,000+ Containers
Carrier Alliance
Samskip Group
All Registered Samskip Container Prefixes (4)
Select any Samskip container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About SVDU Container Tracking
What does the SVDU container prefix stand for?
SVDU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by Samskip Multimodal B.V.. The letters "SVD" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform SVDU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character SVDU container number (e.g. SVDU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all Samskip container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered Samskip prefixes including COCU, SANU, SVDU, VDMU and more.