Who owns ITKU containers
In the Navo24 Carrier Directory, ITKU belongs to Evergreen, whose SCAC is EGLV. The line's profile, fleet and schedules are on its carrier page.
The same prefix also appears on Italia Marittima. Lines of one group often move boxes between their brands, so an ITKU container can sail under any of them; the bill of lading names the line that carries it.
A prefix tells you who owns the box, not always who books it. Evergreen also runs leased containers under lessor prefixes, and other lines can carry ITKU boxes on slot or swap deals.
How to read an ITKU container number
Every container number has eleven characters under ISO 6346. The first three letters (ITK) are the owner code registered with the BIC in Paris. The fourth letter is the equipment category: U, freight containers: the dry, reefer, open top, flat rack and tank boxes that travel on ships, trains and trucks.
Then come six serial digits and one check digit. In ITKU1234562, a format example, 123456 is the serial and 2 is the check digit. It is calculated from the first ten characters, so a single mistyped letter or digit almost always shows up as a wrong check digit.
How to track an ITKU container
Enter the full number in the box on this page: ITKU is already filled in, add the seven digits. Navo24 detects Evergreen from the prefix, reads the line's own events (gate in, loaded, departed, transshipped, discharged) and adds the vessel's live AIS position and an ETA.
If the box is not found, it may not be on an active booking yet, or the digits may be wrong. Try the bill of lading or the booking number instead: they start with the line's code, often EGLV.
Questions about ITKU
Who owns ITKU containers?
Evergreen, with Italia Marittima using the same prefix.
How do I track an ITKU container?
Type the seven digits after ITKU into the tracking box on this page. No sign-up is needed for a single lookup.
What does the U in ITKU mean?
It is the ISO 6346 equipment category: freight container.
Is ITKU the SCAC of Evergreen?
No. ITKU is a container owner prefix. Evergreen's SCAC, used on bills of lading and in customs filings, is EGLV.
Why does my ITKU number show a wrong check digit?
One character is probably mistyped: O and 0, I and 1, or two swapped digits. Check the number printed on the container door or on the bill of lading.