TEXTAINER Container Tracking (AMFU, AMZU)

Textainer Tracking: Track your Textainer containers instantly. Enter your container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference. Real-time status updates and AI-powered ETA predictions.

Prefixes: AMFU · AMZU · AXIU · CEOU · CHIU 3 Free Credit · No credit card required

About Textainer

Textainer

Textainer, founded in - in -, is one of the most prominent players in the global shipping industry. Headquartered in -, Textainer operates a fleet of - vessels with a total capacity of - TEU.

With a workforce of over - employees worldwide, Textainer specializes in container shipping, air cargo, and rail transport services across all major trade lanes.

For more information about Textainer and its services, visit tex.textainer.com .

Vessels

TEU Capacity

Employees

Founded

Textainer Container Prefixes

Textainer uses multiple container owner codes. Tracktainer auto-detects all of them:

Prefix	Brand / Division	Example
AMFU	Textainer	AMFU7283610
AMZU	Textainer	AMZU7283610
AXIU	Textainer	AXIU7283610
CEOU	Textainer	CEOU7283610
CHIU	Textainer	CHIU7283610
CLHU	Textainer	CLHU7283610

Textainer Container Number Format (ISO 6346)

AMFU7283610

AMFU Owner code

728361 Serial (6 digits)

0 Check digit

Popular Textainer Routes & Transit Times

Average transit times for the most popular Textainer shipping routes.

Transit times are estimates based on historical data. Use our tracking tool for real-time ETA predictions.

How to Track Textainer Containers

Three ways to track your Textainer shipment.

By Container Number

Enter the 11-character container number starting with an Textainer prefix. We auto-detect the carrier instantly.

Example: AMFU7283610

By Bill of Lading

Enter your Textainer BL number to track all containers under that Bill of Lading. One BL can cover multiple containers, we show all of them.

Example: AMFUG1234567

By Booking Reference

Track using the Textainer booking reference number. Ideal for pre-shipment visibility before the container is loaded.

Example: BKG0012345

Included in Tracking

Textainer Empty Return Tracking

Tracktainer doesn't stop at delivery. We track the full container lifecycle, including the empty return phase. Know exactly when and where your Textainer container needs to be returned, and get alerts before detention charges kick in.

Return depot visibility

See the assigned Textainer empty return depot directly in your tracking dashboard.

Free time countdown

Live countdown showing exactly how many days remain before detention charges begin.

Detention alerts

Automatic notifications before free time expires - avoid costly D&D charges.

Gate-out to gate-in tracking

Full visibility from port gate-out through empty return gate-in. The complete container journey.

What you get with Textainer tracking

Real-Time Status

Gate in, loaded, departed, transshipment, discharged, gate out - every milestone tracked.

AI ETA Prediction

Machine learning predictions more accurate than Textainer's own ETAs.

Vessel Details

Vessel name, IMO, voyage number, and real-time position for every Textainer ship.

Delay Alerts

Instant notifications when your Textainer shipment is delayed or ETA changes.

Textainer Tracking FAQ

Enter your Textainer container number (starts with AMFU, AMZU), Bill of Lading, or booking reference in the tracking field above. Tracktainer auto-detects Textainer and shows real-time status, vessel info, and ETA.

Textainer uses several prefixes: AMFU, AMZU. All are automatically detected by Tracktainer.

Transit times vary by route. Shanghai to Rotterdam takes 28-32 days, Shanghai to Los Angeles 14-18 days, Ningbo to Hamburg 30-35 days. Use our tracking tool for real-time AI-powered ETA predictions specific to your shipment.

You can track it directly through Tracktainer. Simply enter your 11-character container number (e.g. AMFU7283610) into our search bar. Please note that empty containers do not provide live AIS data; tracking will display the latest terminal milestones, such as "Gate Out Empty" or "Returned to Depot."

Yes. Enter your Textainer Bill of Lading number to track all containers under that BL. One BL can cover multiple containers; we'll show all of them with individual statuses.

Yes - 3 free tracking credits. For pro Textainer tracking with real-time alerts, live map, and API access, check our Pro plan.

Tracktainer provides AI-powered ETA predictions, delay alerts, demurrage notifications, and multi-carrier dashboard features Textainer's own website doesn't offer. Plus, if you ship with multiple carriers, you can track everything from one place.

Discharged means the container has been unloaded from the vessel at the destination port. It's now in the terminal yard awaiting customs clearance and pickup.