IndonesiaA shipping container number is displayed on the container doors and consists of a combination of four letters, six digits, and a final check digit. This number provides essential information used to identify the container’s owner company, container category, serial number, and a single digit that verifies the accuracy of the record.
The use of shipping container numbers is part of a global identification system regulated by the Bureau International des Containers (BIC). Established in 1933, BIC is responsible for assigning container codes to ensure standardized tracking and management of shipping containers worldwide.
The numbering format follows the guidelines of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), specifically ISO 6346:2022, which governs container identification. This standardized system enables efficient tracking and provides detailed information about each container across international shipping operations.
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How to Read a Shipping Container Number
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TDCU 270636 6 is a shipping container number owned by Tradecorp Indonesia for its general purpose container. So, how do you read this number? Based on information from the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), here’s the explanation:
- TDC in TDCU 270636 6 represents the owner prefix. This prefix indicates the company or operator that owns the container. You can check detailed information about the owner by entering the code TDC at www.bic-code.org.
- U in TDCU 270636 6 identifies the category of the shipping container, such as U for all freight containers, J for detachable equipment related to freight containers, dan Z for trailers and chassis.
- 270636 in TDCU 270636 6 is the serial number, generated by BIC using a Digit Calculator. There can be up to 10,000 unique serial number combinations, and these are assigned to container owners to choose from.
- Finally, the 6 at the end of TDCU 270636 6 is the check digit, which functions as a validation number to ensure the accuracy of the container record.
The Meaning of Size and Type Code in a Shipping Container Number
Below the shipping container number, you will find a combination of letters and numbers that indicate the container’s size and type code. This code helps users quickly identify the size, category, and function of the container being used.
For example, Tradecorp Indonesia’s shipping container TDCU 270636 6 includes the code 22G1 on its door.
- The first digit “2” in 22G1 represents the container’s length of 20 feet.
- The second digit “2” indicates the height of 8 feet 6 inches.
- The letters “G1” refer to the container type, where “G” designates a general purpose (dry) container. Specifically, G1 means a general purpose container equipped with passive ventilation at the top of the cargo space.
For more detailed information about these codes, you can visit www.bic-code.org.
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