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How to Read a XHIU Container Number (ISO 6346)
XHI
U
123456
7
Carrier Owner Code (West Ocean Shipping)
Equipment Category (U)
6-Digit Serial Number
Check Digit Verification
For accurate XHIU container tracking, every container follows the international ISO 6346 standard. The first three letters represent the BIC registered owner code for West Ocean Shipping. 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.
West Ocean Shipping Company Limited & Prefix Directory
West Ocean Shipping
West Ocean Shipping Company LimitedWest Ocean Shipping operates container line loops across East Asia and Southeast Asia, offering scheduled ocean container transportation. Use our XHIU container tracking tool for real-time visibility across global maritime routes.
Track via West Ocean Shipping Carrier Page
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Founded
2009
Global Fleet
10+ vessels
Carrier Alliance
Independent
All Registered West Ocean Shipping Container Prefixes (4)
Select any West Ocean Shipping container prefix to view dedicated prefix tracking, serial number anatomy, and container information.
Frequently Asked Questions About XHIU Container Tracking
What does the XHIU container prefix stand for?
XHIU is an official BIC-registered container prefix operated by West Ocean Shipping Company Limited. The letters "XHI" identify the carrier, and "U" designates a standard ISO 6346 intermodal freight container.
How do I perform XHIU container tracking live?
Enter your full 11-character XHIU container number (e.g. XHIU1234567) into the tracking field above. TraceContainer will fetch real-time vessel schedules, port milestones, and container status.
Can I track all West Ocean Shipping container prefixes on TraceContainer?
Yes, TraceContainer supports live tracking across all registered West Ocean Shipping prefixes including KKWU, NAKU, WOSU, XHIU and more.