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ALBU container prefix

A container number beginning with ALBU is owned by Aliança / Hamburg Süd, which operates under SCAC SUDU. Track a ALBU container by its number. (Maersk group)

PrefixALBU
OwnerAliança / Hamburg Süd
Operating carrierHamburg Süd
SCACSUDU
TypeCarrier-owned

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Other prefixes owned by Aliança / Hamburg Süd

SUDU

How a container number is built

Every shipping container carries an ISO 6346 number: four letters then seven digits (six serial + one check digit). The first three letters are the owner code and the fourth is always U for a freight container — so the four-letter prefix identifies who owns the box. Owner ≠ always the line carrying it: leasing companies own millions of boxes that sail under many carriers, which is why a leasing prefix is tracked by bill of lading, not by the prefix.

ALBU — FAQ

What shipping line is ALBU?

ALBU containers are owned by Aliança / Hamburg Süd (SCAC SUDU).

How do I track a ALBU container?

Track a ALBU container by its number on Hamburg Süd.

Owner data from TrackingMCP's verified BIC prefix registry. Updated 2026-07-14.