Container Prefix Directory
FBIU Container Prefix Owner
FBIU is a container owner code associated with Forbes & Manhattan Inc.. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.
- Prefix
- FBIU
- Owner or operator
- Forbes & Manhattan Inc.
The four-letter prefix FBIU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Forbes & Manhattan Inc..
A complete container number combines the owner prefix, six-digit serial number, and check digit. The prefix identifies registered equipment ownership and does not always identify the carrier currently transporting the container.
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FBIU container number format
A container number starting with FBIU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example FBIU1234567.
Who uses FBIU containers
FBIU is registered to Forbes & Manhattan Inc.. Leased or exchanged equipment can move with a different shipping line, so the prefix alone does not identify the carrier of a shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns FBIU containers?
The FBIU prefix is associated with Forbes & Manhattan Inc..
Does the FBIU prefix tell me the shipping line?
Not always. The prefix identifies the equipment owner. A leased or exchanged container can travel with a different carrier.