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A container number beginning with MATS is owned by Matson, which operates under SCAC MATS. You can track a MATS container directly on Matson. (SCAC / booking+B/L issuer prefix)
| Prefix | MATS |
|---|---|
| Owner | Matson |
| Operating carrier | Matson |
| SCAC | MATS |
| Type | Carrier-owned |
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.
MATS containers are owned by Matson (SCAC MATS).
Track a MATS container by its number on Matson — or use TrackingMCP's Matson page.
Owner data from TrackingMCP's verified BIC prefix registry. Updated 2026-07-14.