Container Prefix Directory

THCU Container Prefix Owner

THCU is a container owner code associated with Thornton & Co N.V.. Learn how BIC container prefixes identify equipment owners and operators.

Prefix: THCU
Owner or operator: Thornton & Co N.V.

The four-letter prefix THCU appears at the start of ISO container identification numbers and is associated with Thornton & Co N.V..

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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THCU container number format

A container number starting with THCU has the four-letter prefix, a six-digit serial number, and one check digit, for example THCU1234567.

Who uses THCU containers

THCU is registered to Thornton & Co N.V.. 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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THCU Container Tracking – Thornton & Co N.V.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns THCU containers?

The THCU prefix is associated with Thornton & Co N.V..

Does the THCU 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.