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SBMU container prefix

A container number beginning with SBMU is owned by Seaboard Marine, which operates under SCAC SBMU. Track a SBMU container by its number. (Americas)

PrefixSBMU
OwnerSeaboard Marine
Operating carrierSeaboard Marine
SCACSBMU
TypeCarrier-owned

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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.

SBMU — FAQ

What shipping line is SBMU?

SBMU containers are owned by Seaboard Marine (SCAC SBMU).

How do I track a SBMU container?

Track a SBMU container by its number on Seaboard Marine.

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