INTERNATIONAL REFERENCE GUIDELINE

FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF
TRANSPORT EDI MESSAGES

COPARN
CONTAINER ANNOUNCEMENT MESSAGE

GUIDELINE FOR THE UN/EDIFACT

D95B COPARN MESSAGE

DOCUMENT REFERENCE : JM4/ITIGG/106v14

Authorised and Issued by the International Transport Implementation

Guidelines Group (ITIGG) - a Sub-Group of the UN/EDIFACT JRT Joint
Message Development Group 4 (Transport).

VERSION 1.4 - March 1998

GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document has been developed by the International Transport Implementation Guidelines Group
(ITIGG) and covers maritime-related electronic data interchange (EDI). Specifically it provides guidance
as to the recommended usage of codes, qualifiers, data elements, composites, segments and groups of
segments in the D95B COPARN message.

This document has been developed as part of a set of reference guidelines for the following maritime-
related container messages:

CODENO Container Permit Expiration/Clearance Ready Notice

COEDOR Container Stock Report
COHAOR Container Special Handling Order
COREOR Container Release Order
COPINO Container Pre-Notification
COPARN Container Announcement
CODECO Container Gate-in/Gate-out Report
CALINF Call Information
VESDEP Vessel Departure
COARRI Container Discharge/Loading Report
COPRAR Container Discharge/Loading Order
COSTCO Container Stuffing/Stripping Confirmation
COSTOR Container Stuffing/Stripping Order

The intention is to provide guidance to developers to ensure consistent use throughout the worldwide trade
and transport community.

By establishing this consistency, trade and transport organisations and their supporting software developers
and value-added network suppliers can develop products and services incorporating EDI messages which
will be interchangeable and readable by other like services throughout the world.

DOCUMENT REFERENCE

The number of this document is JM4/ITIGG/96.106 which refers to document number 106 issued in 1996
by UN/EDIFACT Joint Message Development Group 4 (Transport), through its International Transport
Implementation Guidelines Sub-Group.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

This document should be read in conjunction with the following documents:

• The general introduction to usage of the Container Message set, entitled “Guide to the UN/EDIFACT
Container Handling Messages” (Guide to the Scenario of EDIFACT Container Messages), document
number JM4/ITIGG/9/102. The purpose of that document is to outline for users, the use and
interrelationship between the various UN/EDIFACT container handling messages developed by the JM
4 Group.

• The document entitled Principles and Rules for the Implementation of Transport EDI Messages -
Transport Equipment Movements”, number JM4/ITIGG/96.101. This document provides a complete
set of detailed and annotated recommendations on usage of each segment in the container message set.

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UN/EDIFACT DIRECTORY REFERENCE

This document is based on the UN/EDIFACT D95B directory. This directory has been designated by JM4
(Transport) as the basis for all global implementations and associated guidelines for the Container Message
set. A review of this document will be undertaken during late 1997/early 1998.

COMPLIANCE WITH ITIGG PRINCIPLES AND RULES

At its Helsinki meeting in September 1996, JM4/ITIGG agreed on specific conditions for compliance with
the Principles and Rules laid out in this document. These conditions take the form of Recommendation
JM4/50, which reads as follows:

JM4 recommends that user groups use the documents issued by ITIGG for Principles and Rules
(P&R) for specific sets of messages to the fullest extent possible.

1.0 JM4 allows user groups to describe their specific Message Implementation Guidelines
(MIGs) as ‘compliant with the ITIGG Principles and Rules document Version *.*’
provided that:

1.1 The usage indicators in the user group MIG are derived from the relevant Principles and
Rules document according to the following rule:

Usage Indicator Usage Indicator Usage Indicator

in UNSM in P&R document in specific MIG

Mandatory (M) Mandatory (M) always Mandatory (M)

Conditional (C) Required (R) always Required (R)
Conditional (C) Dependent (D) may be Dependent, Required,
Optional or Not Used (D,R,O,X)
Conditional (C) Optional (O) may be Optional, Dependent,
Required or Not Used (O,D,R,X)
Conditional (C) Not Used (X) always Not Used (X)

1.2 The General Recommendations approved by JM4 and issued through ITIGG are
followed.

1.3 The code values and qualifier values in the specific MIG should be chosen from those
recommended by ITIGG in the relevant P&R Document.

1.4 Where these conditions are followed, the Guideline may be identified with the
appropriate ITIGG version code (ITG**) in date element 0057 of the UNH.

2.0 In case user groups feel the need to deviate from the above compliance conditions an
Implementation Change Request (ICR) is to be put forward to the regional UN/EDIFACT
Transport Group. Where a guideline is published which does not comply with these
conditions data element 0057 should not contain the ITIGG code.

3.0 When agreed in ITIGG the ICR will be incorporated in the next release of the relevant
P&R document.

The specific MIG is to be identified in DE 0057 in accordance with the rules set out in General
Recommendation JM4/5.

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BACKGROUND

It was the development of UN/EDIFACT messages in the Transport sector which initiated the formation of
a global UN EDI standards organisation and this development has continued to progress from the inception
of the UN/EDIFACT standard to the present time.

Message structures essential to the use of electronic commerce in the Transport sector have been agreed
and approved by the relevant authorities up to and including Working Party 4 (Trade Facilitation) of
UN/ECE. Over the past five years these messages have been implemented by various communities in the
six UN/EDIFACT regions.

These existing implementations have, in most cases, developed in isolation and this has resulted in
differing interpretations of the standard messages. In turn this has resulted in a lack of international synergy
with regards to the use of codes, qualifiers, data elements, composites, segments, groups of segments and
even the messages themselves.

The UN/EDIFACT Joint Message Development Group for Transport (JM4) has recognised that this lack of
synergy represents a serious inhibitor to the growth of global electronic commerce.

As the harmonisation of implementation guidelines of UN/EDIFACT messages was not a formal work task
of the Joint Rapporteurs Team (JRT) meeting - its purpose was to establish and maintain message
structures and data directories - the interested members of JM4 (Transport) formed an informal group to
attempt to harmonise known message implementation guides and user manuals and to provide a basis for
intending implementers to proceed with confidence.

In late 1994 and early 1995 the group met informally to make recommendations on how codes, qualifiers,
elements, segments and messages should be used. The progress made by this relatively small group of
experts (less than 20) encouraged the group to formally establish itself as the International Transport
Implementation Guidelines Group (ITIGG).

The aims and existence of ITIGG were announced after a meeting in Oakland, CA in July 1995. It was
agreed that ITIGG would set itself the major objective of compiling and issuing a document in the first
quarter of 1996 which would provide the principles and rules for the international implementation of
electronic messages in the transport industry. This document which deals primarily with the maritime
sector, represents the achievement of that objective. The future objectives of ITIGG are to incorporate the
work of harmonising guidelines from other modes of transport covering air, road, rail and other means of
inland transport.

At the UN/EDIFACT Joint Rapporteurs Team meeting in Oxford UK in September 1995, the JM4
(Transport) work group decided to recognise ITIGG as the source of guideline harmonisation information
and leadership. JM4 also took a decision to officially accept ITIGG as a sub-group of JM4 (Transport).

At the Helsinki JRT meeting in September 1996 it was agreed that a formal working group should be
established within the JRT process to commence the work of comparing and harmonising segment usage
between different industry sectors. This has received the endorsement of other key working groups within
UN/EDIFACT.

This formal working group (known as T8) met for the first time at the Singapore JRT meeting in April
1997, and has commenced the task of comparing the usage of common segments by different industry
sectors.

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STATUS INDICATORS AND USAGE INDICATORS

Status Indicators

Status Indicators (M and C) form part of the UN/EDIFACT standard and indicate a minimum requirement
to fulfil the needs of the message structure.

The Status Indicators are:-

Value Description

M Mandatory

This entity must appear in all messages. Shown as Usage Indicator "M" in
Implementation Guidelines.

C Conditional

This entity is used by agreement between the parties to the transaction.

A 'Conditional' Status Indicator may be represented by a supporting Usage Indicator which is either R, O,
D or X (see below)

Usage Indicators

Throughout this document reference is made to indicators (M, R, D, O and X) which are shown adjacent to
data items and which dictate for the particular message or set thereof the agreed usage of the data items or
entities.

Set out below are the indicators and their respective uses:-

Value Description

M Mandatory

Indicates that this item is mandatory in the message.

R Required

Indicates that this entity must be sent in this implementation.

D Dependent

Indicates that the use of the entity depends upon a well-defined condition or set
of conditions. These conditions must be clearly specified in the relevant
implementation guideline.

O Optional

Indicates that this entity is at the need or discretion of the sender of the message.

X Not Used

Indicates that the entity is not to be used is this message implementation.

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Where an element within a composite is marked “M” or “R”, but the composite has been marked “O” or
“D”, this indicates that the element must always be transmitted only if the composite is used.

Implementers are advised to include the above information on Usage and Status Indicators in their
Implementation Guidelines.

CHANGES IN THIS VERSION

Any differences of substance between this version of the document and the previous version have been
identified in the text with a line in the left margin.

Changes to the current document may be found at:

* Introduction
* UNH
* FTX
* RFF
* DOC (Group 3)
* MEA (Group 3)
* EQD (Group 7)
* RFF (Group 7)
* FTX (Group 7)

Requests for further changes can be lodged with the secretariat using a form on the ITIGG web site (see
below).

DOCUMENT MAINTENANCE

The data content of this document has been prepared and approved by UN/EDIFACT JM4/ITIGG and no
alteration may be made to the content of this document without reference to and approval of JM4/ITIGG.

Any remarks, questions, amendments or requested alterations to this document are to be addressed to:-

ITIGG Secretariat
c/- Karl Zlotkowski
Tradegate Australia Ltd
Suite 1606, Level 16, 44 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA

Telephone: 61 2 9262 5900

Facsimile: 61 2 9262 5966
Internet: karlzed@mail.att.net
WWW: www.tradegate.org.au

preferably via the UN/EDIFACT Transport Work Group / Message Design Group in the requestor's region.

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THE COPARN MESSAGE

FORMAL DEFINITION

“The message contains an order to release, to make available, to accept or to call down containers or to
announce the impending arrival of containers.

“This message is part of a total set of container-related messages. These messages serve to facilitate the
intermodal handling of containers by streamlining the information exchange. The business scenario for the
container messages is clarified in a separate document, called: 'Guide to the scenario of EDIFACT container
messages'.”

The ‘Guide to the scenario of the EDIFACT container messages’ has been published by ITIGG under the title
“Guide to the UN/EDIFACT Container Messages” (Document reference JM4/ITIGG/96.103).

CLARIFICATION

The COPARN message is intended to perform a variety of instruction or request functions associated with
equipment movements which are to occur at a future time, such as authorising release of an empty container
for packing, or authorising acceptance of a container by a facility. Examples include:

. requesting or authorising acceptance of an empty return

. requesting or authorising acceptance of a full container
. releasing an empty container for packing
. requesting and authorising an on/off hire transaction

In most such functions it will be answered by a corresponding CODECO message confirming that the
equipment movement or status change has taken place.

USE OF THE EQD GROUP

This guideline provides for the transmission of multiple equipment movements, through repetition of the EQD
Group. The design of the COPARN message allows for the reporting of transport details associated with a
container at both message level or EQD level.

Where appropriate, main carriage (ie. Ocean transport) details may be specified in the TDT Group at message
level. Inland transport details (ie. road, rail or barge) associated with a movement into and out of a facility
must always be reported at the EQD level.

The current design of the COPARN message allows for only one repetition of the TDT Group at message
level. As a result, only one main carriage (ocean vessel) can be specified for all containers reported in each
message at EQD level. Where the message is used to authorise multiple equipment movements, the
authorising party would therefore be obliged to sort movements according to main carriage before
transmission, and send one COPARN per vessel.

This approach does not align with business practice in many regions, including North America and
Australia/New Zealand

It should be noted that the usage of the COPARN outlined in this guideline will be applied in some regions on
a one-message-per-movement basis (ie. only one repetition of the EQD Group) to facilitate implementation
without substantial re-design of established systems. Although the Guideline provides for up to 999
repetitions of the EQD Group, only one will be used.

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Other regions may choose to adopt a multiple-movement-per-message usage (ie. multiple EQDs), if this aligns
with local business practice.

Global users should be aware that these different approaches will be implemented in different regions, and
should make allowances accordingly.

Discussions will be held within ITIGG and the JM4 Transport Group towards preparing changes to future
versions of the CODECO message which will allow multiple repeats of the TDT Group at message level, and
a means of associating each repetition of the EQD Group with a particular main carriage TDT.

Until such time as this process has been completed and the EDIFACT message is enhanced, users are advised
to implement according to the principle outlined above.

This does not apply in situations where main carriage is not to be reported. In these cases, multiple repetitions
of the EQD Group may be transmitted, provided this aligns with business practice. Global users should,
however, be aware that communities in regions where one-message-per-movement already prevails are likely
to implement according to this principle even where Main Carriage is not required.

USE OF THE FTX SEGMENT AT EQD LEVEL

In this Guideline the FTX at EQD level has been used for transmission of a variety of coded information,
including codes which report on the status of the item of equipment.

This usage has been agreed as a temporary measure until such time as clear industry requirements emerge
from live usage of the message, and a number of changes to the COPARN message are completed in future
versions. It is likely that new segments will be inserted in future versions of COPARN, or new codes
specified in future versions of the EDIFACT code list, to cover functions performed by the EQD level FTX in
this guideline. This is not, however, likely to occur for some years.

Nevertheless users should implement with this in mind.

USE OF THE GID GROUP

The GID Group is designed to provide cargo information, which is in fact a secondary consideration in
messages reporting equipment movements. In this guideline it has been made available to provide brief cargo
detail where it is required by users.

The majority of users will only use the GID Group in the COPARN message for reporting supplementary
information, such as temperature or dangerous goods details relating to cargo in a full container or a pre-set
setting on an empty container. It is already apparent that these users will therefore not require the GID
segment other than as a dummy value to trigger the GID Group. This usage has been provided for in the
guideline.

All users should be aware that in the longer term some segments may be added to the EQD Group to allow
these users to dispense with the GID Group altogether.

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SEGMENT TABLE
0010 UNH Message header M1 Mandatory
0020 BGM Beginning of message M1 Mandatory
0030 TMD Transport movement details C 1 Not Used
0040 TSR Transport Service Requirements C 1 Not Used
0050 FTX Free text C 9 Optional
0060 RFF Reference M9 Mandatory

0070 Segment group 1 C 9 Optional

0080 TDT Details of transport M1 Mandatory
0090 RFF Reference C 9 Optional
0100 LOC Place/location identification C 9 Optional
0110 DTM Date/time/period C 9 Optional

0120 Segment group 2 M 9 Mandatory

0130 NAD Name and address M1 Mandatory
0140 CTA Contact information C 9 Optional
0150 RFF Reference C 9 Not Used
0160 DTM Date/time/period C 9 Not Used

0170 Segment group 3 C 999 Optional

0180 GID Goods item details M1 Mandatory
0190 HAN Handling instructions C 9 Optional
0200 FTX Free text C 9 Required
0210 RFF Reference C 9 Optional
0220 PIA Additional product id C 9 Optional
0230 Segment Group 4 C 9 Optional
0240 NAD Name and address M 1 Mandatory
0250 DTM Date/time/period C 9 Optional
0260 RFF Reference C 9 Optional
0270 MEA Measurements C 9 Optional
0280 DIM Dimensions C 9 Optional
0290 DOC Document/message details C 9 Optional
0300 Segment Group 5 C 999 Optional
0310 SGP Split Goods Placement M 1 Mandatory
0320 MEA Measurements C 9 Optional
0330 Segment group 6 C 9 Dependent
0340 DGS Dangerous goods M1 Mandatory
0350 FTX Free text C 9 Required
0360 MEA Measurements C 9 Optional

0370 Segment group 7 M 999 Mandatory

0380 EQD Equipment details M1 Mandatory
0390 RFF Reference C 9 Required
0400 EQN Number of units C 1 Optional
0410 TMD Transport movement details C 9 Optional
0420 DTM Date/time/period C 9 Optional
0430 TSR Transport service requirements C 9 Not Used
0440 LOC Place/location identification C 9 Required
0450 MEA Measurements C 9 Optional
0460 DIM Dimensions C 9 Optional
0470 TMP Temperature C 9 Dependent
0480 RNG Range details C 9 Dependent

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0490 SEL Seal number C 9 Optional

0500 FTX Free text C 9 Dependent
0510 DGS Dangerous Goods C 1 Dependent
0520 MOA Monetary amount C 9 Optional
0530 GOR Governmental Requirements C 9 Not Used
0540 EQA Attached equipment C 1 Optional
0550 Segment group 8 C 9 Optional
0560 DAM Damage M1 Mandatory
0570 COD Component details C 1 Optional
0580 Segment group 9 C 9 Optional
0590 TDT Details of transport M1 Mandatory
0600 LOC Place/location identification C 9 Required
0610 DTM Date/time/period C 9 Optional
0620 Segment Group 10 C 9 Optional
0630 NAD Name and address M1 Mandatory
0640 DTM Date/time/period C 1 Not Used
0650 CTA Contact information C 1 Optional
0660 COM Communication contact C 1 Optional

0440 CNT Control total M 1 Mandatory

0450 UNT Message trailer M 1 Mandatory

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HEADER SECTION

M UNH MESSAGE HEADER

Segment Function: To head and identify the message type and version.

Message Level: Header

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Usage: UNH+2+COPARN:D:95B:UN:ITG11’

Clarification: The UNH segment must always be sent.

Recommendation JM4/201 refers.

M 0062 MESSAGE REFERENCE NUMBER M an..14

R Message Reference Number

M S009 MESSAGE IDENTIFIER M

M 0065 Message Type Identifier M an..6

R COPARN

M 0052 Message Type Version Number M an..3

M 0054 Message Type Release Number M an..3

R 95B

M 0051 Controlling Agency M an..2

R UN

R 0057 Association Assigned Code C an..6

R ITG14 (ITIGG Version 1.4)

O 0068 COMMON ACCESS REFERENCE C an..35

R Additional Message Reference (if required)

X S010 STATUS OF THE TRANSFER C

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M BGM BEGINNING OF MESSAGE

Segment Function: To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying
number.

Message Level: Header

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: BGM+12+123+9’

Clarification: The BGM segment must always be sent.

Recommendation JM4/202 refers.

R C002 DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME C

R 1001 Document/message name, coded C an..3

D [DDD] Transport Equipment Movement Instruction

D [11] Transport Equipment Acceptance Order (Gate In Order)
D [12] Transport Equipment Release Order (Gate Out Order)
D [27] Transport Equipment Impending Arrival Advice
D [689] Transport Empty Equipment Advice
D [690] Import Container Call Down Order
D 134 Transport Equipment On-Hire Request
D 135 Transport Equipment On-Hire Order
D [695] Empty Container Disposition Order
D 136 Transport Equipment Off-Hire Request
D [697] Transport Equipment Off-Hire Order

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 1000 Document/message name C an..35

R 1004 DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NUMBER C an..35

R Sender's Unique Internal Reference Number

R 1225 MESSAGE FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

D 1 Cancellation (cancel whole message)

D 2 Addition (add container detail)
D 3 Deletion (delete container detail)
D 4 Change (change container detail)
D 5 Replace (replace whole message)
D 9 Original (whole new message)
D 22 Final (whole message)
D 31 Copy for information of third party
D 33 Change in header section
D 36 Change in detail section

O 4343 RESPONSE TYPE, CODED C an..3

R AB Message Acknowledgment Required

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O FTX FREE TEXT

Segment Function: To provide free form or coded text information.

Message Level: Header

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: FTX+ AAI+++GENERAL INFORMATION’

Clarification: The FTX segment at this level may be sent to provide free text comments or
supplementary information, or a coded indication what data is being changed if the
message is an amendment to a previous transmission.

Recommendation JM4/206 refers.

M 4451 TEXT SUBJECT QUALIFIER M an..3

D AAI General Information

D CHG Change Information
D OSI Other Service Information
D SIN Special Instructions
D HAN Handling Instructions

X 4453 TEXT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

D C107 TEXT REFERENCE C

R 4441 Free text, coded M an..3

D [C1] Message level information changed (if 4451 = CHG)

D [C2] Message level information added (if 4451 = CHG)
D [C3] Message level information deleted (if 4451 = CHG)
D [C4] Container information changed (if 4451 = CHG)
D [C5] Container(s) added (if 4451 = CHG)
D [C6] Container(s) deleted (if 4451 = CHG)
D [D] Discharge (if 4451 = OSI)
D [L] Load (if 4451 = OSI)
D Code as per JM4/272 (if 4451 = HAN)

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D C108 TEXT LITERAL C

M 4440 Free text M an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70

Free text relating to the whole message (if 4451 = AAI or SIN)

X 3453 LANGUAGE, CODED C an..3

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M RFF REFERENCE

Segment Function: To specify a reference

Message Level: Header

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: RFF+ACW:1928’

Clarification: The RFF at this level is used to transmit references which apply to the whole
message, and which will link this message to later messages and reports and
instructions which relate to the equipment movement.

Recommendation JM4/208 sets out a methodology for use of the segment.

M C506 REFERENCE M
M 1153 Reference qualifier M an..3

D [CAO] Acceptance Order Reference

D [CDO] Container Disposition Order Reference
D [REO] Release Order Reference
D [REO] Release Order Reference
D [XXX] Dummy Value
D AAY Carrier’s Agent’s Reference Number
D ACW Reference to a previous message
D BN Booking Reference Number

R 1154 Reference number C an..35

R Reference Number

X 1156 Line number C an..6

X 4000 Reference version number C an..35

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O SEGMENT GROUP 1 - TDT

Group Function: A group of segments to indicate information regarding the main carriage.

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The TDT Group at this level identifies the main (ocean) carriage details for all
items of equipment in the message, where this is applicable. Where main carriage
details are not relevant or not known at the time of the reported movement, the
segment is not required at this level.

Recommendation JM4/210 refers.

M TDT TRANSPORT DETAILS

Segment Function: To specify the transport details such as mode of transport, means of transport, its
conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport.

Message Level: Group 1

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: TDT+20+S263+1++BSL:172:87+++768931:146::VESSEL NAME’

Clarification: The TDT segment must be sent if Group 1 is used.

Recommendation JM4/211 refers.

M 8051 TRANSPORT STAGE QUALIFIER M an..3

R 20 Main Carriage (ocean transport)

O 8028 CONVEYANCE REFERENCE NUMBER C an..17

R Vessel Operator’s Voyage Number

R C220 MODE OF TRANSPORT C

R 8067 Mode of transport, coded C an..3

R 1 Maritime Transport (ocean)

X 8066 Mode of transport C an..17

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O C228 TRANSPORT MEANS C

O 8179 Type of means of transport identification C an..8

1 Barge chemical tanker

2 Coaster chemical tanker
3 Dry bulk carrier
4 Deep sea chemical tanker
5 Gas tanker
9 Exceptional transport
11 Ship (for feeder vessels)
12 Ship tanker
13 Ocean Vessel
21 Rail tanker
22 Rail silo tanker
23 Rail bulk car
25 Rail express
31 Truck
33 Road silo tanker
35 Truck/trailer with tilt

O 8178 Type of means of transport C an..17

R Type of Means of Transport (free text)

O C040 CARRIER C
O 3127 Carrier identification C an..17

R Carrier code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 172 Carrier Code

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 20 BIC
D 87 Assigned by Carrier
D 166 UN NMFCA (SCAC)
D 184 ACOS

O 3128 Carrier name C an..35

R Carrier name (free text)

X 8101 TRANSIT DIRECTION, CODED C an..3

X C401 EXCESS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION C

X 8457 Excess transportation reason, coded M an..3
X 8459 Excess transportation responsibility, coded M an..3
X 7130 Customer authorisation number C an..17

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O C222 TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION C

O 8213 Id. of means of transport identification C an..9

D Call Sign (if 8067 = 1 and C222/1131 = 103)

D Lloyd’s Number (if 8067 = 1 and C222/1131 = 146)

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 103 Call Sign Directory

D 146 Means of Transport Identification

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

O 8212 Id. of the means of transport C an..35

R Name of Means of Transport (free text)

O 8453 Nationality of means of transport, coded C an..3

R Flag of Means of Transport (ISO country code)

X 8281 TRANSPORT OWNERSHIP, CODED C an..3

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O RFF REFERENCE

Segment Function: To specify a reference

Message Level: Group 1

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: RFF+VON+N23’

Clarification: The RFF at this level is used to transmit voyage numbers where an alternative
number is used in addition to that quoted in the preceding TDT.

Recommendation JM4/212 sets out a methodology for use of the segment.

M C506 REFERENCE M
M 1153 Reference qualifier M an..3

R VON Voyage Number (alternative)

R 1154 Reference number C an..35

R Alternative voyage number

X 1156 Line number C an..6

X 4000 Reference version number C an..35

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O LOC PLACE/LOCATION IDENTIFICATION

Segment Function: To identify a country/place/location/related location one/related location two.

Message Level: Group 1

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: LOC+9+USOAK:139:6’

Clarification: The LOC at this level identifies locations associated with the main carriage.

Recommendation JM4/213 refers.

M 3227 PLACE/LOCATION QUALIFIER M an..3

D 7 Place of Delivery
D 9 Place/port of Loading (Operational Port of Loading)
D 11 Place/port of discharge (Operational Port of Discharge)
D 33 Baseport of discharge
D 34 Baseport of loading
D 88 Place of Receipt
D [163] Place of Destination for Stowage Purposes
D [164] Final Port of Discharge
D [165] Activity loaction

R C517 LOCATION IDENTIFICATION C

O 3225 Place/location identification C an..25

D UN LOCODE
D EAN Location Code
D US Census Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 139 Port

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 6 UN/ECE
D 9 EAN
D 112 US Census

O 3224 Place/location C an..70

R Place/port (free text)

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O C519 RELATED LOCATION ONE IDENTIFICATION C

O 3223 Related place/location one identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3222 Related place/location one C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

O C553 RELATED LOCATION TWO IDENTIFICATION C

O 3233 Related place/location two identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3232 Related place/location two C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

X 5479 RELATION, CODED C an..3

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O DTM DATE/TIME PERIOD

Segment Function: To specify date, and/or time, or period

Message Level: Group 1

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DTM+133:199712241200:203’

Clarification: The DTM at this level is used to report dates and times relating to the
vessel/voyage in the TDT.

Recommendation JM4/214 refers.

M C507 DATE/TIME/PERIOD M
M 2005 Date/time/period qualifier M an..3

D 132 Arrival date/time, estimated

D 133 Departure date/time, estimated

R 2380 Date/time/period C an..35

R Date/time

R 2379 Date/time/period format qualifier C an..3

D 203 CCYYMMDDHHMM

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M SEGMENT GROUP 2 - NAD/CTA

Group Function: A group of segments to identify a party and/or addresses and related contacts.

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Mandatory
Group Usage: Mandatory

Clarification: This segment group is mandatory in the message and must always be used.

Recommendation JM4/216 refers.

M NAD NAME AND ADDRESS

Segment Function: To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or
unstructured by CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.

Message Level: Group 2

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: NAD+CN+CODE:160:87’

Clarification: The NAD segment at this level must always be sent. It identifies parties associated
with all the equipment movements reported in the message.

Recommendation JM4/217 refers.

M 3035 PARTY QUALIFIER M an..3

D [10] Lessee’s Survey Company

D [20] Lessor’s Survey Company
D [CPA] Charges Payer
D [FPO] Final Place of Positioning
D [LB] Place of acceptance
D [LOC] Place of Collection
D [RY] Repair Facility
D [SLS] Shipping Line Service
D AG Agent/representative
D CA Carrier
D CF Container operator/lessee
D CG Carrier’s Agent
D CK Empty Equipment Despatch Party
D CL Container location party
D CN Consignee
D CR Empty Return party
D CZ Consignor
D EO Owner of Equipment
D FW Freight Forwarder
D GA Road Carrier
D GF Container Slot Operator
D GT Rail Carrier
D MR Message Recipient
D MS Document/message issuer/sender (minimum requirement)
D NI Notify Party
D OY Ordering Customer
D SA Stripping Address
D SF Ship From
D ST Ship To

D C082 PARTY IDENTIFICATION DETAILS C

M 3039 Party id. identification M an..35

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R Company code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 100 Enhanced party ID (Duns plus 4)

D 160 Party Identification
D 172 Carrier Code

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 7 CEFIC
D 9 EAN
D 10 ODETTE
D 16 DUNS
D 20 BIC
D 87 Assigned by carrier
D 163 UN FMC (US freight forwarders)
D 166 US NMFCA (SCAC)
D 184 Australian Chamber of Shipping

D C058 NAME AND ADDRESS C

M 3124 Name and address line M an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35

R Name & address (free text)

D C080 PARTY NAME C

M 3036 Party name M an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
X 3045 Party name format, coded C an..3

R Party Name (free text)

D C059 STREET C
M 3042 Street and number/p.o. box M an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35

R Street Address

D 3164 CITY NAME C an..35

R City

D 3229 COUNTRY SUB-ENTITY IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R State/Province Code

D 3251 POSTCODE IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R Post Code

D 3207 COUNTRY, CODED C an..3

R ISO Country Code

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O CTA CONTACT INFORMATION

Segment Function: To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.

Message Level: Group 2

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: CTA+IC+:FRED BLOGGS’

Clarification: The CTA identifies a specific contact party for the entity specified in the preceding
NAD.

Recommendation JM4/219 refers.

R 3139 CONTACT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

R IC Information Contact

R C056 DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS C

X 3413 Department or employee identification C an..17
R 3412 Department or employee C an..35

R Name

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O SEGMENT GROUP 3 - GID

Group Function: A group of segments to describe the goods.

Group Repeats: 999

Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The GID Group may be used to provide goods or cargo detail related to an item of
equipment where this is required by the receiving party.

Recommendation JM4/227 refers.

M GID GOODS ITEM DETAILS

Segment Function: To indicate totals for a goods item.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: GID+1’

Clarification: The GID segment must always be sent if Group 3 is used. Some users may wish
to use a dummy value in DE 1496 in order to access other segments in the GID
Group (such as the TMP or TGS) which do not appear at the EQD level.

Recommendation JM4/228 refers.

R 1496 GOODS ITEM NUMBER C n..5

D Goods Item Number

D 1 Dummy value (see note above)

O C213 NUMBER AND TYPE OF PACKAGES C

R 7224 Number of packages C n..8

R Number of packages

O 7065 Type of packages identification C an..17

R UN Package Code (UN/ECE Recommendation 21)

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7064 Type of packages C an..35

R Type of packages (free text)

X C213 NUMBER AND TYPE OF PACKAGES C

X 7224 Number of packages C n..8
X 7065 Type of packages identification C an..17
X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3
X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 7064 Type of packages C an..35

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X C213 NUMBER AND TYPE OF PACKAGES C

X 7224 Number of packages C n..8
X 7065 Type of packages identification C an..17
X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3
X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 7064 Type of packages C an..35

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O HAN HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Segment Function: To specify handling and where necessary, notify hazards.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: HAN+79:130:184’

Clarification: The HAN at this level specifies coded or free text handling instructions related to
the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/232 refers.

R C524 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS C
O 4079 Handling instructions, coded C an..3

R Codes as per Recommendation JM4/272

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 130 Special Handling

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS

O 4078 Handling instructions C an..70

R Free text handling instructions

X C218 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL C

X 7419 Hazardous material class code, identification C an..4
X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3
X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

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R FTX FREE TEXT

Segment Function: To provide free form or coded information.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Required
Sample Segment: FTX+AAA+++GOODS DESCRIPTION’

Clarification: The FTX at this level provides a free text goods description.

Recommendation JM4/233 refers.

M 4451 TEXT SUBJECT QUALIFIER M an..3

D AAA Goods Description

D AAI General Information

X 4453 TEXT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

X C107 TEXT REFERENCE C

X 4441 Free text, coded M an..3
X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3
X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

R C108 TEXT LITERAL C

M 4440 Free text M an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70

Free Text

X 3453 LANGUAGE, CODED C an..3

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O RFF REFERENCE

Segment Function: To specify a reference.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: RFF+AAE:1234’

Clarification: The RFF at this specifies references which relate to the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/235 refers.

R C506 REFERENCE M
R 1153 Reference qualifier M an..3

D AAE Goods Declaration Number

D CN Carrier’s Reference Number

R 1154 Reference number C an..35

R Reference number

X 1156 Line number C an..6

X 4000 Reference version number C an..35

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O PIA ADDITIONAL PRODUCT ID

Segment Function: To specify product identification codes

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: PIA+1+123:HS’

Clarification: The FTX at this level may be used for a commodity code.

Recommendation JM4/236 refers.

M 4347 PRODUCT ID. FUNCTION QUALIFIER M an..3

D 1 Additional identification
D 5 Product Identification

M C212 ITEM NUMBER IDENTIFICATION M

R 7140 Item number C an..35

R Item Number

O 7143 Item number type, coded C an..3

D HS Harmonised System (if 4347 = 1)

D EN EAN

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

X C212 ITEM NUMBER IDENTIFICATION C

X C212 ITEM NUMBER IDENTIFICATION C

X C212 ITEM NUMBER IDENTIFICATION C

X C212 ITEM NUMBER IDENTIFICATION C

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O SEGMENT GROUP 4 - GID/NAD

Group Function:

Group Repeats: 999

Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The NAD Group at this level identifies parties related to the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/242 refers.

O NAD NAME AND ADDRESS

Segment Function: To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or
unstructured by CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.

Message Level: Group 4

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: NAD+CN+CODE:160:87’

Clarification: The NAD segment at this level is used to identify parties associated with the goods
item.

Recommendation JM4/243 refers.

M 3035 PARTY QUALIFIER M an..3

D [LB] Place of acceptance

D CN Consignee
D CZ Consignor
D MF Manufacturer of goods
D SA Stripping address

D C082 PARTY IDENTIFICATION DETAILS C

M 3039 Party id. identification M an..35

R Company code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 100 Enhanced Part ID (for DUNS plus 4)

D 160 Party ID
D 172 Carrier Code

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 7 CEFIC
D 9 EAN
D 10 ODETTE
D 16 DUNS
D 20 BIC
D 87 Assigned by carrier
D 163 US FMC (US Freight Forwarders)
D 166 US NMFCA (SCAC)
D 184 ACOS

D C058 NAME AND ADDRESS C

M 3124 Name and address line M an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35

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O 3124 Name and address line C an..35

O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35

R Name & address (free text)

D C080 PARTY NAME C

M 3036 Party name M an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
X 3045 Party name format, coded C an..3

R Party Name (free text)

D C059 STREET C
M 3042 Street and number/p.o. box M an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35

R Street Address

D 3164 CITY NAME C an..35

R City

D 3229 COUNTRY SUB-ENTITY IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R State/Province Code

D 3251 POSTCODE IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R Post Code

D 3207 COUNTRY, CODED C an..3

R ISO Country Code

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O DTM DATE/TIME/PERIOD

Segment Function:

Message Level: Group 4

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DTM+CPR:199701031340:203’

Clarification: The DTM at this level specifies dates related to a party identified in the preceding
NAD.

Recommendation JM4/244 refers.

M C507 DATE/TIME/PERIOD M
M 2005 Date/time/period qualifier M an..3

D [CPR] Requested Positioning date/time

D [CPU] Ultimate Equipment Positioning date/time

R 2380 Date/time/period C an..35

R Date/time

R 2379 Date/time/period format qualifier C an..3

D 102 CCYYMMDD
D 203 CCYYMMDDHMM
D 303 CCYYMMDDHHMMZZZ
D 718 CCYYMMDD-CCYYMMDD (dash is not transmitted)

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O RFF REFERENCE

Segment Function: To specify a reference

Message Level: Group 4

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: RFF+RLB:3453GHY35’

Clarification: The RFF at this level specifies references related to the party identified in the
preceding NAD.

Recommendation JM4/245 refers.

R C506 REFERENCE M
R 1153 Reference qualifier M an..3

D [RLB] Reference at place of acceptance

D [CCP] Customs Clearance Place

R 1154 Reference number C an..35

R Reference number

X 1156 Line number C an..6

X 4000 Reference version number C an..35

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O MEA MEASUREMENTS

Segment Function: To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and
counts.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: MEA+AAE+G+KGM:3.0’

Clarification: The MEA at this level reports measurements related to the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/237 refers.

M 6311 MEASUREMENT APPLICATION QUALIFIER M an..3

R AAE Measurement

R C502 MEASUREMENT DETAILS C

R 6313 Measurement dimension, coded C an..3

D ABJ Volume
D G Gross Weight

X 6321 Measurement significance, coded C an..3

X 6155 Measurement attribute, coded C an..3
X 6154 Measurement attribute C an..70

R C174 VALUE/RANGE C
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D LBR Pounds
D KGM Kilogram
D FTQ Cubic Feet
D MTQ Cubic metres

R 6314 Measurement value C n..18

R Weight or cubic displacement of the cargo

X 6162 Range minimum C n..18

X 6152 Range maximum C n..18
X 6432 Significant digits C n..2

X 7383 SURFACE/LAYER INDICATOR, CODED C an..3

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O DIM DIMENSIONS

Segment Function:

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DIM+1+CMT:6:7:2’

Clarification: The DIM segment at this level specifies dimensions of the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/238 refers.

M 6145 DIMENSION QUALIFIER M an..3

D 1 Gross Dimensions

M C211 DIMENSIONS M
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D CMT Centimetres
D INH Inches

D 6168 Length dimension C n..15

R Length

D 6140 Width dimension C n..15

R Width

D 6008 Height dimension C n..15

R Height

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O DOC DOCUMENTS

Segment Function: To identify documents, either printed, electronically transferred, or referenced as

specified in message description, including, where relevant, the identification of the
type of transaction that will result from this message.

Message Level: Group 3

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional.
Sample Segment: DOC+811+1995678GHT’

Clarification: The DOC segment identifies documents or certificates related to the goods item.

Recommendation JM4/230 refers.

M C002 DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME M
R 1001 Document/message name, coded C an..3

D [857] Fumigation certificate

D [858] Wine certificate
D [859] Wool health certificate
D 100 Excise Certificate
D 720 Rail Consignment Note
D 811 Export licence
D 821 Despatch Note Model T1
D 822 Despatch Note Model T2
D 823 Control Document T5
D 825 Despatch Note Model T2L
D 833 Customs Declaration
D 851 Phytosanitary certificate
D 852 Sanitary Certificate
D 853 Veterinary Certificate
D 861 Certificate of origin
D 890 Dangerous Goods Declaration
D 952 TIR Carnet
D 960 Single Administrative Document

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 1000 Document/message name C an..35

R Permit type in free text

O C503 DOCUMENT/MESSAGE DETAILS C

R 1004 Document/message number C an..35

R Permit number

X 1373 Document/message status, coded C an..3

X 1366 Document/message source C an..35
X 3453 Language, coded C an..3

X 3153 COMMUNICATION CHANNEL IDENTIFIER, CODED C an..3

O 1220 NUMBER OF COPIES OF DOCUMENT REQUIRED C n..2

D Number of copies required

O 1218 NUMBER OF ORIGINALS OF DOCUMENT REQUIRED C n..2

D Number of originals required

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O SEGMENT GROUP 5 - SGP

Group Function: A group of segments to specify containers in which goods are transported.

Group Repeats: 999

Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The SGP specifies the distribution of a goods item across several items of transport
equipment.

Recommendation JM4/246 refers.

M SGP SPLIT GOODS PLACEMENT

Segment Function: To specify the placement of goods in relation to equipment.

Message Level: Group 5

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: SGP+ANNU7631542:23’

Clarification: The SGP segment is used to link a goods item to a particular item of equipment
detailed in the EQD group.

Recommendation Jm4/247 refers.

M C237 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION M
R 8260 Equipment identification number C an..17

R Equipment number (as it appears in the relevant EQD segment)

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 3207 Country, coded C an..3

O 7224 NUMBER OF PACKAGES C n..8

R Number of packages stowed in the item of equipment.

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O MEA MEASUREMENTS

Segment Function: To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and
counts.

Message Level: Group 5

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: MEA+AAE+G+KGM:3.0’

Clarification: The MEA at this level reports measurements related to the split goods item.

Recommendation JM4/248 refers.

M 6311 MEASUREMENT APPLICATION QUALIFIER M an..3

R AAE Measurement

R C502 MEASUREMENT DETAILS C

R 6313 Measurement dimension, coded C an..3

D ABJ Volume
D G Gross Weight

X 6321 Measurement significance, coded C an..3

X 6155 Measurement attribute, coded C an..3
X 6154 Measurement attribute C an..70

R C174 VALUE/RANGE C
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D LBR Pounds
D KGM Kilogram
D FTQ Cubic Feet
D MTQ Cubic metres

R 6314 Measurement value C n..18

R Weight or cubic displacement of the cargo

X 6162 Range minimum C n..18

X 6152 Range maximum C n..18
X 6432 Significant digits C n..2

X 7383 SURFACE/LAYER INDICATOR, CODED C an..3

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D SEGMENT GROUP 6 - DGS

Group Function: A group of segments to specify dangerous goods details related to a goods item.

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Conditional.
Group Usage: Dependent

Clarification: This group of segments should always be sent if dangerous goods are to be carried
in an item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/249 refers.

M DGS DANGEROUS GOODS

Segment Function: To identify dangerous goods

Message Level: Group 6

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: DGS+IMD+8:135+1733+140:CEL+2’

Clarification: The DGS segment must always be sent if Group 6 is used.

Recommendation JM4/250 refers.

R 8273 DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS, CODED C an..3

D [ADN] Inland Waterways DG book (ADNR)

D ADR European Road Transport Agreement on DG
D CFR 49 Code of Federal Regulations
D IMD IMO IMDG Code
D RID Road/Rail DG Book

R C205 HAZARD CODE C

M 8351 Hazard code identification M an..7

D IMDG Class Number

D IMDG Sub-Class Number
D CFR49 Codes

O 8078 Hazard substance/item/page number C an..7

R IMDG Code page number

O 8092 Hazard code version number C an..10

R IMDG Code Version number

O C234 UNDG INFORMATION C

R 7124 UNDG number C n4

R UNDG Number

X 7088 Dangerous goods flashpoint C an..8

D C223 DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPMENT FLASHPOINT C

R 7106 Shipment flashpoint C n3

R Flashpoint

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R 6411 Measure unit qualifier C an..3

D CEL Celsius
D FAH Fahrenheit

O 8339 PACKING GROUP, CODED C an..3

D 1 Great Danger (= I)
D 2 Medium Danger (= II)
D 3 Minor Danger (= III)

O 8364 EMS NUMBER C an..6

R EMS Number

O 8410 MFAG C an..4

R MFAG Number

O 8126 TREM CARD NUMBER C an..10

R TREM Card Number

O C235 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION C

O 8158 Hazard identification number, upper part C an..4

R Hazard ID, upper part

O 8186 Substance identification number, lower part C an4

R Hazard ID, lower part

O C236 DANGEROUS GOODS LABEL C

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 1

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 2

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 3

X 8255 PACKING INSTRUCTION, CODED C an..3

X 8325 CATEGORY OF MEANS OF TRANSPORT, CODED C an..3

X 8211 PERMISSION FOR TRANSPORT, CODED C an..3

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R FTX FREE TEXT

Segment Function: To provide free form or coded text information.

Message Level: Group 6

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional.
Segment Usage: Required.
Sample Segment: FTX+AAD++TECHNICAL NAME’

Clarification: The FTX at this level should always be sent at least once to specify the technical
name of the dangerous goods described in the preceding DGS segment

Recommendation JM4/251 refers.

M 4451 TEXT SUBJECT QUALIFIER M an..3

D AAC Dangerous Goods Additional Information

R AAD Dangerous Goods Technical Name (minimum requirement)

X 4453 TEXT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

D C107 TEXT REFERENCE C

M 4441 Free text, coded M an..3

D P Marine Pollutant
D PP Severe Marine Pollutant

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D C108 TEXT LITERAL C

M 4440 Free text M an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70

D Dangerous Goods Technical Name (4451 = AAD)

D Exterior Placard Label (4451 = AAC)

X 3453 LANGUAGE, CODED C an..3

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O MEA MEASUREMENTS

Segment Function: To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and
counts.

Message Level: Group 6

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: MEA+AAE+AAF+KGM:1.0’

Clarification: The MEA at this level reports measurements related to the dangerous goods.

Recommendation JM4/252 refers.

M 6311 MEASUREMENT APPLICATION QUALIFIER M an..3

R AAE Measurement

R C502 MEASUREMENT DETAILS C

R 6313 Measurement dimension, coded C an..3

D AAF Net net weight

D AAL Net weight
D ABJ Volume
D G Gross Weight

X 6321 Measurement significance, coded C an..3

X 6155 Measurement attribute, coded C an..3
X 6154 Measurement attribute C an..70

R C174 VALUE/RANGE C
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D LBR Pounds
D KGM Kilogram
D FTQ Cubic Feet
D MTQ Cubic metres

R 6314 Measurement value C n..18

R Weight or cubic displacement of the cargo

X 6162 Range minimum C n..18

X 6152 Range maximum C n..18
X 6432 Significant digits C n..2

X 7383 SURFACE/LAYER INDICATOR, CODED C an..3

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M SEGMENT GROUP 7 - EQD

Group Function: A group of segments to specify containers in which goods are transported.

Group Repeats: 999

Group Status: Mandatory
Group Usage: Mandatory

Clarification: Group 7 must always be sent in the COPARN message.

Recommendation JM4/259 refers.

M EQD EQUIPMENT DETAILS

Segment Function: To identify a unit of equipment.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: EQD+CN+ANNU2341654+2020:102:5+2+2+5’

Clarification: The EQD segment must always be sent.

Recommendation JM4/260 refers.

M 8053 EQUIPMENT QUALIFIER M an..3

D [BB] Breakbulk
D CH Chassis
D CN Container
D RG Reefer Generator
D SW Swap Body
D TE Trailer

D C237 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION C

R 8260 Equipment identification number C an..17

R Equipment (Unit) Number

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 3207 Country, coded C an..3

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D C224 EQUIPMENT SIZE AND TYPE C

O 8155 Equipment size and type identification C an..10

R Size/type code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 102 Size and type

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 5 ISO (for containers)

D 12 UIC

O 8154 Equipment size and type C an..35

R Size/type (free text)

O 8077 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER, CODED C an..3

D 1 Shipper Supplied
D 2 Carrier Supplied
D 3 Third Party Supplied

O 8249 EQUIPMENT STATUS, CODED C an..3

D 1 Continental
D 2 Export
D 3 Import
D 6 Transhipment

O 8169 FULL/EMPTY INDICATOR, CODED C an..3

D 4 Empty
D 5 Full
D 6 No volume available (unknown)

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R RFF REFERENCES

Segment Function: A segment to specify the identifying number associated with the container, such as:
- container sequence number
- booking reference number (sea)

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Required
Sample Segment: RFF+ACD+123567’

Clarification: The RFF at this level is used to specify reference numbers related to the item of
equipment.

Recommendation JM4/261 refers.

R C506 REFERENCE M
R 1153 Reference qualifier M an..3

D [ACD] Additional Reference Number

D [ANN] Transport Equipment Announcement Number
D [CPR] Container Prefix
D [LPO] Reference at Place of Positioning
D [LQR] Lower Serial Number of Equipment Range
D [RSQ] Referring Sequence Number
D [TCR] Transport Costs Reference
D [UQR] Upper Serial Number of Equipment Range
D [VLN] Vehicle Licence Number
D BT Batch Number
D CN Carrier’s Reference Number
D CT Contract No
D CV Container Operator’s Reference No
D ER Container/equipment Receipt Number
D SQ Container Sequence Number
D TF Transfer Number
D VT Motor Vehicle Identification Number
D [BU] Equipment Bundle ID Number (stacked flatracks)

R 1154 Reference number C an..35

R Reference number

X 1156 Line number C an..6

X 4000 Reference version number C an..35

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O EQN NUMBER OF UNITS

Segment Function: To specify the number of units.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: EQN+36’

Clarification: The EQN specifies the number of items of equipment conforming to the
description provided in the preceding EQD (where there is more than one such
item of equipment).

Recommendation JM4/262 refers.

M C523 NUMBER OF UNIT DETAILS M
R 6350 Number of units C n..15

R Number of Units

X 6353 Number of units qualifier C an..3

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O TMD TRANSPORT MOVEMENT DETAILS

Segment Function: To specify transport movement details for a goods item or equipment.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: TMD+2’

Clarification: The TMD may be used to report transport movement details for the item of
equipment in the EQD.

Recommendation JM4/263 refers.

R C219 MOVEMENT TYPE C
R 8335 Movement type, coded C an..3

D 2 LCL/LCL (= PP = CFS/CFS)
D 3 FCL/FCL (= HH = CY/CY)
D 4 FCL/LCL (= HP = CY/CFS)
D 5 LCL/FCL (= PH = CFS/CY)

X 8334 Movement type C an..35

X 8332 EQUIPMENT PLAN C an..26

X 8341 HAULAGE ARRANGEMENTS, CODED C an..3

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O DTM DATE/TIME PERIOD

Segment Function: To specify date, and/or time, or period

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DTM+7+199712241200:203’

Clarification: The DTM at this level is used to report dates and times relating to the item of
equipment.

Recommendation JM4/265.

M C507 DATE/TIME/PERIOD M
M 2005 Date/time/period qualifier M an..3

D [CPE] Estimated Positioning date/time

D [ULR] Ultimate Release Date/time
D 7 Effective Date/time
D 36 Expiry date (date license expires)
D 94 Manufacture Date
D 171 Reference date/time
D 181 Positioning date
D 201 Pickup date/time, expected
D 371 Hydrotest Date
D 376 Bi-annual Terminal Inspection Date
D 377 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Inspection date
D 378 Container Safety Convention (CSC) Inspection date
D 379 Periodic Inspection Date

R 2380 Date/time/period C an..35

R Date/time

R 2379 Date/time/period format qualifier C an..3

D 102 CCYYMMDD
D 203 CCYYMMDDHMM
D 303 CCYYMMDDHHMMZZZ
D 718 CCYYMMDD-CCYYMMDD (dash is not transmitted)

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R LOC LOCATION

Segment Function: A segment to specify ports/locations associated with the transport of a container.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Required
Sample Segment: LOC+154+USOAK:139:6+TERMINAL:TER:ZZZ+GATE1:GAT:ZZZ’

Clarification: The LOC segment at this level is used to report locations which relate to the
movement of the item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/266 refers.

M 3227 PLACE/LOCATION QUALIFIER M an..3

D 9 Operational Port of loading

D 11 Operational Port of discharge
D 13 Place of Transhipment
D 15 Place of transfer of responsibility
D 98 Place of empty equipment despatch
D 147 Stowage Cell
D 154 On-hire Location
D 155 Off-hire location
D [163] Place of Destination for Stowage Purposes
D 5 Place of Departure
D 8 Place of Destination
D [DIL] Direct Interchange Location

R C517 LOCATION IDENTIFICATION C

O 3225 Place/location identification C an..25

D UN LOCODE
D Stowage cell
D EAN Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 139 Port

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 5 ISO (stowage cell)

D 6 UN/ECE
D 9 EAN
D 112 US Census

X 3224 Place/location C an..17

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O C519 RELATED LOCATION ONE IDENTIFICATION C

O 3223 Related place/location one identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3222 Related place/location one C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

O C553 RELATED LOCATION TWO IDENTIFICATION C

O 3233 Related place/location two identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3232 Related place/location two C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

X 5479 RELATION, CODED C an..3

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O MEA MEASUREMENTS

Segment Function: To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and
counts.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: MEA+AAE+T+KGM:15’

Clarification: The MEA segment at this level is used to report weights which relate to the
equipment.

Recommendation JM4/267 refers.

R 6311 MEASUREMENT APPLICATION QUALIFIER M an..3

R AAE Measurement

R C502 MEASUREMENT DETAILS C

R 6313 Measurement dimension, coded C an..3

D [EAG] Transport Equipment Average Gross Weight

D [TGW] Total Transport Equipment Gross Weight
D AAW Gross Volume (maximum cubic capacity)
D ABJ Volume
D G Gross Weight (excluding carrier’s equipment)
D EGW Gross Weight (including carrier’s equipment)
D MW Maximum Weight (maximum CSC gross weight)
D AAL Actual Net Weight
D T Tare Weight

X 6321 Measurement significance, coded C an..3

X 6155 Measurement attribute, coded C an..3
X 6154 Measurement attribute C an..70

R C174 VALUE/RANGE C
R 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D CMT Centimetres
D INH Inches
D KGM Kilogram
D MTQ Cubic metres
D LBR Pounds

R 6314 Measurement value C n..18

R Weight, volume or dimension

X 6162 Range minimum C n..18

X 6152 Range maximum C n..18
X 6432 Significant digits C n..2

X 7383 SURFACE/LAYER INDICATOR, CODED C an..3

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O DIM DIMENSIONS

Segment Function: To specify dimensions.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DIM+1+INH:240:96:102’

Clarification: The DIM segment at this level is used where dimensions exceed those of the
standard reported in the preceding EQD. It relates to out-of-gauge cargo with the
equipment in or on which it is to be carried.

Recommendation JM4/268 refers.

M 6145 DIMENSION QUALIFIER M an..3

D 1 Gross Dimensions
D 5 Off-standard dimension front
D 6 Off-standard dimension back
D 7 Off-standard dimension right
D 8 Off-standard dimension left
D 9 Off-standard dimension general
D 10 External equipment dimension

M C211 DIMENSIONS M
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D CMT Centimetres
D INH Inches

D 6168 Length dimension C n..15

R Length

D 6140 Width dimension C n..15

R Width

D 6008 Height dimension C n..15

R Height

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D TMP TEMPERATURE

Segment Function: To specify the temperature setting

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional.
Segment Usage: Dependent
Sample Segment: TMP+2+10.0:CEL’

Clarification: The TMP should always be sent where temperature-sensitive cargo is carried in an
item of equipment. If a temperature range is to be specified, the TMP should be
used in conjunction with the RNG segment - in this case only DE 6245 of the TMP
should be used, and the temperature range should be specified in the RNG. If a
single temperature setting is to be specified, C239 in the TMP should be used.

Recommendation JM4/269 refers.

M 6245 TEMPERATURE QUALIFIER M an..3

R 2 Transport Temperature

D C239 TEMPERATURE SETTING C

R 6246 Temperature setting C n3

R Temperature setting

R 6411 Measure unit qualifier C an..3

D CEL Celsius
D FAH Fahrenheit

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D RNG RANGE DETAILS

Segment Function: To identify a range.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional.
Segment Usage: Optional.
Sample Segment: RNG+5+CEL:9.5:10.5’

Clarification: The RNG segment may be used to specify a range of temperatures, if applicable. It
should always be used in conjunction with the preceding TMP segment.

Recommendation JM4/270 refers.

M 6167 RANGE TYPE QUALIFIER M an..3

R 5 Temperature Range

R C280 RANGE C
M 6411 Measure unit qualifier M an..3

D CEL Celsius
D FAH Fahrenheit

R 6162 Range minimum C n..18

R Minimum temperature

R 6152 Range maximum C n..18

R Maximum temperature

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O SEL SEAL NUMBER

Segment Function: To specify a seal number related to the equipment

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: SEL+234GH6789+CA+1’

Clarification: The SEL segment should be used whenever seal information is required by the
receiving party.

Recommendation JM4/271 refers.

M 9308 SEAL NUMBER M an..10

R Seal number

O C215 SEAL ISSUER C

R 9303 Sealing party, coded C an..3

D [QA] Quarantine
D CA Carrier
D CU Customs
D SH Shipper
D TO Terminal Operator
D AA Consolidator
D AB Unknown

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 9302 Sealing party C an..35

R Sealing party, free text

O 4517 SEAL CONDITION, CODED C an..3

D 1 In right condition
D 2 Damaged

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D FTX FREE TEXT

Function: To provide free form or coded text information.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Required
Sample Segment: FTX+ABS++111:ZZZ:184’

Clarification: The FTX segment at this level is used to provide a variety of coded or free text
information related to the item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/272 refers.

M 4451 TEXT SUBJECT QUALIFIER M an..3

D AAA Goods Description

D AAI General Information (free text)
D ACF Additional attribute info. (construction material)
D ABS Additional conditions (status conditions)
D DAR Damage Remarks (minimum requirement)
D OSI Other Service Information
D INV Invoice Instructions
D HAN Handling Instructions

X 4453 TEXT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

D C107 TEXT REFERENCE C

M 4441 Free text, coded M an..3

R Code as per Recommendation JM4/272.

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 130 Special Handling (if 4451 = HAN)

D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 5 ISO
D 184 ACOS

D C108 TEXT LITERAL C

M 4440 Free text M an..70

R See Recommendation JM4/272

O 4440 Free text C an..70

O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70
O 4440 Free text C an..70

Only used if DE 4451 = AAI

X 3453 LANGUAGE, CODED C an..3

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D DGS DANGEROUS GOODS

Segment Function: To identify dangerous goods

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Dependent
Sample Segment: DGS+IMD+8:135+1733+140:CEL+2

Clarification: The DGS segment at this level is intended to indicate the characteristics of
hazardous cargoes which have been carried in an item of equipment, and which
may have left residues after unpacking. Full details of dangerous cargo in packed
containers should be transmitted in the DGS Group under GID.

Recommendation JM4/273 refers.

R 8273 DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS, CODED C an..3

D [ADN] Inland Waterways DG book (ADNR)

D ADR European Road Transport Agreement on DG
D CFR 49 Code of Federal Regulations
D IMD IMO IMDG Code
D RID Road/Rail DG Book

R C205 HAZARD CODE C

M 8351 Hazard code identification M an..7

D IMDG Class Number

D IMDG Sub-Class Number
D RID Class Number
D CFR49 Codes

O 8078 Hazard substance/item/page number C an..7

R IMDG Code page number

O 8092 Hazard code version number C an..10

R IMDG Code Version number

O C234 UNDG INFORMATION C

R 7124 UNDG number C n4

R UNDG Number

X 7088 Dangerous goods flashpoint C an..8

D C223 DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPMENT FLASHPOINT C

R 7106 Shipment flashpoint C n3

R Flashpoint

R 6411 Measure unit qualifier C an..3

D CEL Celsius
D FAH Fahrenheit

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O 8339 PACKING GROUP, CODED C an..3

D 1 Great Danger (= I)
D 2 Medium Danger (= II)
D 3 Minor Danger (= III)

O 8364 EMS NUMBER C an..6

R EMS Number

O 8410 MFAG C an..4

R MFAG Number

O 8126 TREM CARD NUMBER C an..10

R TREM Card Number

O C235 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION C

O 8158 Hazard identification number, upper part C an..4

R Hazard ID, upper part

O 8186 Substance identification number, lower part C an4

R Hazard ID, lower part

O C236 DANGEROUS GOODS LABEL C

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 1

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 2

O 8246 Dangerous goods label marking C an..4

R DG Label Marking 3

O 8255 PACKING INSTRUCTION, CODED C an..3

X 8325 CATEGORY OF MEANS OF TRANSPORT, CODED C an..3

X 8211 PERMISSION FOR TRANSPORT, CODED C an..3

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O MOA MONETARY AMOUNTS

Segment Function: To specify a monetary amount.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: MOA+DPP:200:USD’

Clarification: The MOA at this level identifies monetary amounts which may be associated with
an item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/274 refers.

M C516 MONETARY AMOUNT M
M 5025 Monetary amount type qualifier M an..3

R [DPP] Damage Protection Plan Amount

R 5004 Monetary amount C n..18

R Amount

O 6345 Currency, coded C an..3

O Currency as per ISO 4217.

X 6343 Currency qualifier C an..3

X 4405 Status, coded C an..3

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O EQA ATTACHED EQUIPMENT

Segment Function: To specify attached or related equipment.

Message Level: Group 7

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: EQA+AB:2695’

Clarification: The EQA may be used to identify any secondary equipment attached to the item
specified in the preceding EQD segment.

Recommendation JM4/275 refers.

M 8053 EQUIPMENT QUALIFIER M an..3

D AB Chain
D AD Temperature probe
D BL Blocks
D CH Chassis
D CN Container
D FSU Forked Support
D LAR Lashing Rope
D RG Reefer Generator
D RR Rail Wagon
D STR Strap
D TE Trailer
D TP Tarpaulin

R C237 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION C

R 8260 Equipment identification number C an..17

R Equipment number

X 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

X 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
X 3207 Country, coded C an..3

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SEGMENT GROUP 8 - EQD/DAM

Group Function: A group of segments to specify damage details related to the equipment.

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The DAM/COD Group can be used at this level to detail any damage to an item of
equipment, if a detailed inspection has been carried out at the time of the
movement being reported. In most cases, however, such a detailed inspection will
not be carried out until after a movement has taken place.

In these situations it is recommended that a general indication of damage condition

be transmitted in the FTX under EQD in this message (if damage has been
identified at the time of the movement), and that detailed damage information
follow later using the DESTIM message, which is designed for this purpose. This
approach is likely to be adopted in North America and Australia/New Zealand.

Recommendation JM4/279 refers.

M DAM DAMAGE

Segment Function: A segment to specify equipment damages, such as the point of the damage on the
equipment, and the type of damage.

Message Level: Group 8

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: DAM+

Clarification: The DAM segment must always be sent if Group 8 is to be used.

Recommendation JM4/280 refers.

M 7493 DAMAGE DETAILS QUALIFIER M an..3

R 1 Equipment damage

O C821 TYPE OF DAMAGE C

R 7501 Type of damage, coded C an..3

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annex D

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7500 Type of damage C an..35

R Type of damage, free text

O C822 DAMAGE AREA C

R 7503 Damage area identification C an..4

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annex C

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7502 Damage area C an..35

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R Damage area, free text

O C825 DAMAGE SEVERITY C

R 7509 Damage severity, coded C an..3

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annex G.3

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7508 Damage severity C an..35

R Damage severity, free text

O C826 ACTION C
R 1229 Action request/notification, coded C an..3

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annex F

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 1228 Action request/notification C an..35

R Action required or taken, free text

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O COD COMPONENT DETAILS

Segment Function: A segment to specify component details of the damaged equipment.

Message Level: Group 8

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: COD+

Clarification: The COD segment may be transmitted if required, if Group 8 is used.

Recommendation JM4/281 refers.

O C823 TYPE OF UNIT/COMPONENT C
R 7505 Type of unit/component, coded C an..3

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annexes K & L

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7504 Type of unit/component C an..35

R Type of component, free text

O C824 COMPONENT MATERIAL C

R 7507 Component material, coded C an..3

R Code as per ISO 9897, Annex E

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3
O 7506 Component material C an..35

R Component material, free text

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O SEGMENT GROUP 7 - EQD/TDT

Group Function: A group of segments to indicate details of the movement of containers by sea and
by inland carriers, such as mode and means of transport and locations.

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The TDT Group at this level is used to specify details of inland transport related to
the equipment.

Recommendation JM4/282 refers.

M TDT DETAILS OF TRANSPORT

Segment Function: To specify the transport details such as mode of transport, means of transport, its
conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport. The
segment may be pointed to by the TPL segment.

Message Level: Group 9

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: TDT+1+TRIP22+3+31’

Clarification: The TDT segment must be sent if Group 9 is used.

Recommendation JM4/283 refers.

M 8051 TRANSPORT STAGE QUALIFIER M an..3

R 1 Inland Carriage

O 8028 CONVEYANCE REFERENCE NUMBER C an..17

R Carrier’s number

R C220 MODE OF TRANSPORT C

R 8067 Mode of transport, coded C an..3

D 1 Maritime
D 2 Rail
D 3 Road
D 4 Air
D 8 Inland Water

X 8066 Mode of transport C an..17

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O C228 TRANSPORT MEANS C

O 8179 Type of means of transport identification C an..8

1 Barge chemical tanker

2 Coaster chemical tanker
3 Dry bulk carrier
4 Deep sea chemical tanker
5 Gas tanker
9 Exceptional transport
11 Ship (for feeder vessels)
12 Ship tanker
13 Ocean Vessel
21 Rail tanker
22 Rail silo tanker
23 Rail bulk car
25 Rail express
31 Truck
33 Road silo tanker
35 Truck/trailer with tilt

O 8178 Type of means of transport C an..17

R Type of Means of Transport (free text)

O C040 CARRIER C
O 3127 Carrier identification C an..17

R Carrier Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 172 Carrier Code

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 20 BIC
D 87 Assigned by Carrier
D 166 US, National Motor Freight Classification Assoc (SCAC)
D 184 ACOS

X 3128 Carrier name C an..35

X 8101 TRANSIT DIRECTION, CODED C an..3

X C401 EXCESS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION C

X 8457 Excess transportation reason, coded M an..3
X 8459 Excess transportation responsibility, coded M an..3
X 7130 Customer authorisation number C an..17

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O C222 TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION C

O 8213 Id. of means of transport identification C an..9

D Call Sign (if 8067 = 1 and C222/1131 = 103)

D Lloyd’s Number (if 8067 = 1 and C222/1131 = 146
D Train ID/Number (if 8067 = 2)
D Truck ID/Number (if 8067 = 3)
D Air Service ID (if 8067 = 4)
D Barge ID/Number (if 8067 = 8)

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 103 Call Sign Directory (8213 = Call Sign)

D 146 Means of Transport ID (8213 <> Call Sign)

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

O 8212 Id. of the means of transport C an..35

R Name of Means of Transport (free text)

O 8453 Nationality of means of transport, coded C an..3

R Flag of Means of Transport (ISO Country Code)

X 8281 TRANSPORT OWNERSHIP, CODED C an..3

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R LOC LOCATION

Segment Function: A segment to specify ports/locations associated with the transport of a container.

Message Level: Group 9

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: LOC+165+USOAK:139:6+TERMINAL:TER:ZZZ’

Clarification: The LOC segment at this level is used to report a location related to the inland
transport movement.

Recommendation JM4/285 refers.

M 3227 PLACE/LOCATION QUALIFIER M an..3

D [165] Activity Location

R C517 LOCATION IDENTIFICATION C

O 3225 Place/location identification C an..25

D UN LOCODE
D EAN Location Code
D US Census Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

R 139 Port

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 6 UN/ECE
D 9 EAN
D 112 US Census

O 3224 Place/location C an..17

R Place/Port (free text)

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O C519 RELATED LOCATION ONE IDENTIFICATION C

O 3223 Related place/location one identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3222 Related place/location one C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

O C553 RELATED LOCATION TWO IDENTIFICATION C

O 3233 Related place/location two identification C an..25

R Related Location Code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D [BER] Berths
D [WHA] Wharves
D [TER] Terminals
D [GAT] Gates
D [WAR] Warehouses
D [CNE] Consignee’s Premises
D [CNR] Consignor’s Premises
D [PAC] Packing/unpacking facilities
D [STO] Storage facilities
D [REP] Repair facilities

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 9 EAN
D 184 ACOS
D ZZZ Mutually Agreed

O 3232 Related place/location two C an..70

R Related Location (free text)

X 5479 RELATION, CODED C an..3

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O DTM DATE/TIME PERIOD

Segment Function: To specify date, and/or time, or period

Message Level: Group 9

Segment Repeats: 9
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: DTM+178:199712241200:203’

Clarification: The DTM at this level is used to report dates and times relating to the movement in
the preceding TDT.

Recommendation JM4/286 refers.

M C507 DATE/TIME/PERIOD M
M 2005 Date/time/period qualifier M an..3

D 132 Arrival date/time, estimated

D 133 Departure date/time, estimated

R 2380 Date/time/period C an..35

R Date/time

R 2379 Date/time/period format qualifier C an..3

D 203 CCYYMMDDHHMM

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O SEGMENT GROUP 10 - EQD/NAD

Group Function:

Group Repeats: 9
Group Status: Conditional
Group Usage: Optional

Clarification: The NAD Group at this level identifies parties related to the item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/287 refers.

M NAD NAME AND ADDRESS

Segment Function: To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or
unstructured by CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.

Message Level: Group 10

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: NAD+IO+CODE:160:87’

Clarification: The NAD segment at this level can be used to identify parties associated with the
item of equipment.

Recommendation JM4/288 refers.

M 3035 PARTY QUALIFIER M an..3

D [10] Lessee’s Survey Company

D [20] Lessor’s Survey Company
D [CCS] Country/place of container stuffing
D [FPO] Final Place of Positioning
D [LCO] Place of collection
D [ND] Next Destination
D [RTO] Release to
D [SLS] Shipping Line Service
D [TO] Message to (party to receive copy of message)
D CA Carrier
D CF Container Operator/lessee
D CG Carrier’s Agent
D CN Consignee
D CPA Charges Party
D CZ Consignor
D GA Road Transport Operator
D GT Rail Transport Operator
D IO Insurance Company
D MF Manufacturer of goods

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D C082 PARTY IDENTIFICATION DETAILS C

M 3039 Party id. identification M an..35

R Company code

O 1131 Code list qualifier C an..3

D 100 Enhanced Part ID (for DUNS plus 4)

D 160 Party ID
D 172 Carrier Code

O 3055 Code list responsible agency, coded C an..3

D 7 CEFIC
D 9 EAN
D 10 ODETTE
D 16 DUNS
D 20 BIC
D 87 Assigned by carrier
D 163 US FMC (US Freight Forwarders)
D 166 US NMFCA (SCAC)
D 184 ACOS

D C058 NAME AND ADDRESS C

M 3124 Name and address line M an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35
O 3124 Name and address line C an..35

R Name & address (free text)

D C080 PARTY NAME C

M 3036 Party name M an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
O 3036 Party name C an..35
X 3045 Party name format, coded C an..3

R Party Name (free text)

D C059 STREET C
M 3042 Street and number/p.o. box M an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35
O 3042 Street and number/p.o. box C an..35

R Street Address

D 3164 CITY NAME C an..35

R City

D 3229 COUNTRY SUB-ENTITY IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R State/Province Code

D 3251 POSTCODE IDENTIFICATION C an..9

R Post Code

D 3207 COUNTRY, CODED C an..3

R ISO Country Code

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O CTA CONTACT INFORMATION

Segment Function: To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.

Message Level: Group 10

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: CTA+IC+:FRED BLOGGS’

Clarification: The CTA identifies a specific contact party for the entity specified in the preceding
NAD.

Recommendation JM4/290 refers.

R 3139 CONTACT FUNCTION, CODED C an..3

R IC Information Contact

R C056 DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS C

X 3413 Department or employee identification C an..17
R 3412 Department or employee C an..35

R Name

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O COM COMMUNICATION CONTACT

Segment Function: To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom

communication should be directed.

Message Level: Group 10

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Conditional
Segment Usage: Optional
Sample Segment: COM+61292625900:TE’

Clarification: The COM specifies contact details for the party in the preceding CTA.

Recommendation JM4/291 refers.

M C076 COMMUNICATION CONTACT M
M 3148 Communication number M an..25

R Number (no spaces or hyphens)

M 3155 Communication channel qualifier M an..3

D EM Electronic Mail (non X.400)

D FX Fax
D TE Telephone
D TL Telex
D TT Teletext
D XF X.400

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M CNT CONTROL TOTAL

Segment Function: To provide a control total.

Message Level: Summary

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: CNT+1:1’

Clarification: The CNT segment is Mandatory in the message and must always be sent,
regardless of whether a control total is required by the receiving application. If no
total is required, the segment may be used with dummy values in order to comply
with EDIFACT requirements.

Recommendation JM4/295 refers.

M C270 CONTROL M
M 6069 Control qualifier M an..3

D 1 Dummy Value
D 16 Total Number of Equipment

M 6066 Control value M n..18

R Number of EQD segments in the message (if 6069 = 16)

D 1 Dummy value (if 6069 = 1)

X 6411 Measure unit qualifier C an..3

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M UNT MESSAGE TRAILER

Segment Function: To terminate a message.

Message Level: Summary

Segment Repeats: 1
Segment Status: Mandatory
Segment Usage: Mandatory
Sample Segment: UNT+14+2’

Clarification: The UNT segment must always be sent.

Recommendation JM4/296 refers.

M 0074 NUMBER OF SEGMENTS IN A MESSAGE M n..6

R Number of segments

M 0062 MESSAGE REFERENCE NUMBER M an..14

R Same as 0062 in UNH

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