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UN/EDIFACT
UNITED NATIONS STANDARD MESSAGE (UNSM)

International transport freight costs and other charges message

Version:D
Release:00A
Contr. Agency:UN
Revision:2
Date:2000-01-27
SOURCE:Joint Rapporteurs Message Design Group JM4

CONTENTS
International transport freight costs and other charges message
  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. SCOPE
    1. Functional definition
    2. Field of application
    3. Principles
  3. REFERENCES
  4. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
    1. Standard terms and definitions
    2. Message terms and definitions
  5. MESSAGE DEFINITION
    1. Segment clarification
    2. Segment index (alphabetical sequence)
    3. Message structure
      1. Segment table

For general information on UN standard message types see UN Trade Data Interchange Directory, UNTDID, Part 4, Section 2.3, UN/ECE UNSM General Introduction


This message also occurs in the following versions of this standard:
D96A, D96B, D97A, D97B, D98A, D98B, D99A, D99B, D00A, D00B, D01A, D01B, D01C, D02A, D02B, D03A, D03B, D04A, D04B

0. INTRODUCTION

This specification provides the definition of the International transport freight costs and other charges message (IFTFCC) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.


1. SCOPE


1.1. Functional definition

A message specifying freight, handling and transport costs and other related charges between transport service providers and their customers.


1.2. Field of application

The International transport freight costs and other charges message may be used for both national and international applications. It is based on universal practice related to administration, commerce and transport, and is not dependent on the type of business or industry.


1.3. | Principles

The message will enable the parties involved in transport operations to indicate the various charges and costs. The structure of this information will enable parties to relate the charges and freight costs information received to the original instruction given by other transport messages (e.g. IFTMCS) to allow a one-by-one verification of the statement of charges.

  • The message is based on the applicable version of the UN/ECE Recommendation No. 23: Freight Cost Code - FCC, Harmonization of the description of freight costs and other charges.
  • Freight costs and or other charges may be related to: a single consignment, a number of consignments and or a number of equipment (periodical or consolidated charging), goods items and or a voyage conveyance flight of a means of transport.
  • Negative totals can be specified when credit notes and refunds form part of the charge handling.
  • Four main segment groups on message level follow after the PAT segment group, respectively: 1) TDT segment group (segment group 17): transport details 2) GID segment group (segment group 19): goods item details 3) EQD segment group (segment group 24): equipment details 4) CNI segment group (segment group 28): consignment details Each segment group may specify details to which the given charges relate.
  • Full details for a charge are specified in the TCC segment group on message top level. Single TCC segments occur on the lower levels of the message. These single TCC segments can be used, wherever appropriate, as pointers to full charge details which are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. When the TCC segment is used as a pointer then only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used.
  • The annex includes a number of stylized examples, showing the basic outlines of how the message can be applied.
  • A consignment may contain several goods items.
  • Goods items may or may not be containerized.
  • A goods item may be transported in one or more containers, and a single container may contain one or more goods items.
  • Pre-carriage (advanced haulage) and or on-carriage (destination haulage) of goods items or equipment within one booking or instruction may take place in different steps, when each step is specified with its own transport details group.
  • Equipment may have other types of equipment attached to it.

The transport sub-working group (D4) has developed recommendations for a harmonised implementation of this message through its subgroup ITIGG (International Transport Implementation Guidelines Group). Users implementing the message are strongly advised to apply these recommendations, which may be obtained from the D4 secretariat.


2. REFERENCES

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.


3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS


3.1. Standard terms and definitions

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2.


3.2. Message terms and definitions

A number of generic transport terms are used in this specification, to be described as:

  • Mode of transport: the method of transport used for the conveyance of goods or persons.
  • Means of transport: the vehicle used for the transport of goods or persons.
  • Type of means of transport: the type of vehicle used in the transport process.
  • Equipment: material resources necessary to facilitate the transport and handling of cargo. Transport equipment does under the given circumstances not have the ability to move by its own propulsion.
  • Type of equipment: the type of equipment used.

4. MESSAGE DEFINITION


4.1. Segment clarification

This section should be read in conjunction with the segment table which indicates mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements.

0010 UNH, Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the International transport freight costs and other charges message is IFTFCC.

Note: International transport freight costs and other charges messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009:

Data element0065IFTFCC
0052D
005400A
0051UN

0020 BGM, Beginning of message

A segment to indicate the beginning of the message and transmit identifying number.

0030 CTA, Contact information

A segment to indicate the message sender's contact person/department.

0040 COM, Communication contact

A segment to specify the telephone number of the message sender and other communication-related information.

0050 FTX, Free text

A segment to give an explanation regarding the freight costs charged for in this message, credit facilities, letter of credit and arrangements made by the principal.

0060 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date/times related to the message.

0070 TSR, Transport service requirements

A segment to identify contract and carriage conditions and or services in the context of which all charges in this message apply.

0080 DOC, Document/message details

A segment to indicate a document relating to the whole message.

0090 Segment Group 1: LOC-DTM

A group of segments to indicate locations relevant to the IFTFCC message.

0100 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to indicate a location.

0110 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate the date of issue of the IFTFCC message.

0120 Segment Group 2: RFF-DTM

A group of segments to identify references related to the IFTFCC message.

0130 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify a reference, e.g.: Sales contract reference number, Transport contract reference number (bill of lading, air waybill), Shipment reference number, Payee's reference number, Payer's reference number, Creditor's number, Debtor's number, Reference to the applicable General Conditions such as deposited at the Registry of the District Court.

0140 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate a date/time related to the reference.

0150 Segment Group 3: MOA-PCD

A group of segments to specify amounts resulting from the specification of the charges in this message.

0160 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to specify the total amount payable.

0170 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to indicate the applied reduction or surcharge percentage details as included in the total amount payable.

0180 Segment Group 4: TAX-PCD-MOA

A group of segments to calculate the tax amount for a specified tax type and percentage.

0190 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying the tax type, such as Value Added Tax (VAT).

0200 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to indicate the applicable percentage for the tax type.

0210 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to specify an amount associated to the tax.

0220 Segment Group 5: CUX-DTM

A group of segments to specify a default currency or a rate of exchange applicable to the whole message.

0230 CUX, Currencies

A segment to specify a default currency or rate of exchange.

0240 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time relating to a rate of exchange.

0250 Segment Group 6: TCC-LOC-DTM-RFF-FTX-PCD-QTY-SG7-SG8

A group of segments to specify a charge and the charge calculation methodology, for example related to: - a transport service contract, or - a transport document or contract as referred to on message top level or in this group of segments - the set of voyages or conveyances or flights (in case of among others port charges) or the set of equipments or containers (in case of among others container lease contracts or terminal operations) or the set of consignments specified in the message over a certain period of time as mentioned on message top level. Full details relating to a specific charge can only be specified in this TCC segment group (i.e. in message top level). The charges as detailed in this segment group may be pointed to by one or more other TCC segments elsewhere in the message (i.e. one of the lower levels). When a TCC segment on one of the lower levels of this message is used as a pointer, then only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used, with a value that corresponds to the value of the same data element in a TCC segment on message top level.

0260 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to specify in text or code the applicable charge, such as trucking costs, haulage costs, sea freight, inland freight destination, issue of transport document, Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF), Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), terminal handling charge destination, commission, shed hiring, storage costs, lumpsum.

0270 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to indicate a location related to the charge, such as: - 'from' location (starting point) - 'to' location (ending point) - 'on-hire' location (where hiring started) - 'off-hire' location (where hiring ended)

0280 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date or time or period related to the charge, such as: - charged period - 'on-hire' period (i.e. period of hiring) - 'on-hire' date (when hiring started) - 'off-hire' date (when hiring ended)

0290 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify a reference related to the charge, such as the reference number of the transport service contract, or of the transport document, or the applicable tariff number, or the applicable goods classification number.

0300 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify an explanation regarding the charge.

0310 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to indicate the applicable reduction or surcharge percentage details. This percentage is given here for information purposes and does not form part of a calculation applying to this charge. If a percentage forms a factor in a calculation the PCD segment within the MOA segment group should be used - i.e. the MOA-group within this TCC segment group.

0320 QTY, Quantity

A segment to specify a quantity relevant to calculate the charge, such as: - chargeable number of containers - changeable number of days - chargeable number of exles - chargeable number of packages.

0330 Segment Group 7: PRI-CUX

A group of segments to specify the price information of the charge. The amount resulting from the price calculation (i.e. quantity x price) is specified in the MOA segment following this PRI-group, either as an intermediate amount (i.e. with other calculations to follow; resulting amounts to be specified in a repeated MOA segment) or as a total charge amount in invoice currency.

0340 PRI, Price details

A segment to specify the price for the charge, such as the net price or the gross price (the gross price can be the value of the goods depending on the charge type rate as specified in the related TCC segment).

0350 CUX, Currencies

A segment to indicate the currency in which the price is expressed. An exchange rate can be specified in the CUX segment within the MOA segment group - i.e. the MOA-group within this TCC-group.

0360 Segment Group 8: MOA-SG9-PCD-SG10

A group of segments to specify an amount related to the charge. Only one of the segments or segment groups below the trigger segment MOA can be used. The amount resulting from the calculation within one occurrence of this MOA-group is placed in another occurrence of this MOA-group, which in turn may form the basis for an additional calculation.

0370 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to specify an amount related to a charge, such as: - intermediate amount (such as in a pre-defined sequence) - total charge amount in invoice currency.

0380 Segment Group 9: CUX-DTM

A group of segments to specify an exchange rate by which an amount can be re-calculated.

0390 CUX, Currencies

A segment to indicate an exchange rate by which an amount can be re-calculated, such as: - from charge currency (i.e. currency in which the charge applies) into reference currency (i.e. currency in which freight is payable) - from reference currency into invoice currency (i.e. currency in which payment will take place).

0400 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time related to the exchange rate.

0410 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to specify a percentage related to the amount, such as reduction or surcharge percentage applicable to the charge.

0420 Segment Group 10: TAX-PCD

A group of segments to specify tax-related information for the charge.

0430 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details

A segment to specify the tax type, such as Value Added Tax (VAT) related to the charge.

0440 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to indicate the applicable percentage for the tax type.

0450 Segment Group 11: NAD-FII-LOC-SG12-SG13

A segment group to specify parties related to the IFTFCC message and their banking information.

0460 NAD, Name and address

A segment to identify a party's name, address and function, such as message sender, message receiver, payee, payer, ordering party.

0470 FII, Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institution such as a bank and account numbers for the payee only.

0480 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to indicate the place of registry (for payee).

0490 Segment Group 12: CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying a contact and its communications related to the party.

0500 CTA, Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department within a party.

0510 COM, Communication contact

A segment to identify a communication number of a person or department to whom communication should be directed.

0520 Segment Group 13: RFF-DTM

A group of segments to give references relevant to the party.

0530 RFF, Reference

A segment identifying the reference by its number.

0540 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date/time related to the reference.

0550 Segment Group 14: TOD-LOC

A group of segments to specify the terms of transport or delivery, applicable to this whole message.

0560 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport

A segment to specify the terms of transport or delivery.

0570 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to specify a location relating to the terms given in the segment TOD.

0580 Segment Group 15: CPI-CUX-LOC-MOA

A group of segments containing information as per original instruction on the charges that will be paid by the party charged in this message.

0590 CPI, Charge payment instructions

A segment to indicate which method of payment is required.

0600 CUX, Currencies

A segment to specify the payment currency.

0610 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to identify a place relevant to the charge category, such as the 'to' and 'from' locations such as border crossing places between which the charge category applies.

0620 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to identify the monetary amount associated with the charges, such as the maximum amount that will be paid.

0630 Segment Group 16: PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA

A group of segments specifying the payment terms applicable to the freight costs and/or other charges charged for in this IFTFCC message.

0640 X PAT, Payment terms basis

A segment to identify the applicable payment terms.

0650 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify the requested payment date and time, discount termination date and time, interest due date and time.

0660 PCD, Percentage details

A segment to specify the discount, interest or penalty percentage.

0670 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to specify an amount relating to the discount, interest or penalty.

0680 Segment Group 17: TDT-TCC-DTM-LOC-SG18

A group of segments describing transport details or voyages or conveyances or flights to which the charges apply or which form a reference for the consignments or goods items charged for in the IFTFCC message.

0690 TDT, Details of transport

A segment to indicate information related to a certain stage in a transport.

0700 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

0710 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date and times relevant to the transport.

0720 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to indicate a location relevant to the transport, such as: Place/port of loading Place/port of discharge Pre-carriage place/port On-carriage place/port

0730 Segment Group 18: RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving a reference to the transport details (such as voyage number) and or providing a cross-reference to a charge item (Segment group 6: TCC-group) on message top level.

0740 RFF, Reference

A segment to specify a reference to the transport details (such as voyage number) or a cross-reference.

0750 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date or time related to the reference.

0760 Segment Group 19: GID-TCC-HAN-TMP-TMD-LOC-PCI-PIA-FTX-SG20-

SG21-SG22-SG23 A group of segments describing goods item details for which the charge(s) applies. The charges can be detailed on message top level (TCC segment group).

0770 GID, Goods item details

A segment to identify a goods item for which transport is undertaken (such as total number of packages). A goods item can be identified by up to three levels of packaging.

0780 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

0790 HAN, Handling instructions

A segment to specify handling instructions relating to the goods item.

0800 TMP, Temperature

A segment to specify a temperature setting for a goods item.

0810 TMD, Transport movement details

A segment to specify transport movement details for a goods item, such as movement type and carrier or merchant haulage.

0820 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to specify a country associated with a goods item, such as country of origin, or country of destination.

0830 PCI, Package identification

A segment to specify shipping marks for this goods item.

0840 PIA, Additional product id

A segment to specify article numbers.

0850 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information relating to the goods item, such as goods description (which may be in short with respect to the original instruction).

0860 Segment Group 20: MEA-EQN

A group of segments to specify measurements applicable to a goods item.

0870 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, applicable to a goods item.

0880 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the number of units to each of which the given measurement applies.

0890 Segment Group 21: DIM-EQN

A group of segments to specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.

0900 DIM, Dimensions

To specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.

0910 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the number of units to each of which the given dimension applies.

0920 Segment Group 22: RFF-DTM

A group of segments to identify references to a goods item.

0930 RFF, Reference

A segment to indicate a reference to the goods item and or providing a cross- reference to the applicable charge item on the message level directly above (i.e. top message level).

0940 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date and time relating to the reference.

0950 Segment Group 23: DGS-FTX

A group of segments to specify dangerous goods details related to the goods item. One goods item may be in different dangerous goods classes.

0960 DGS, Dangerous goods

A segment to indicate the class of dangerous goods, packing group, etc.

0970 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify the dangerous goods technical name and to specify any additional dangerous goods information.

0980 Segment Group 24: EQD-TCC-EQN-TMD-MEA-DIM-SEL-TPL-FTX-SG25-

SG26-SG27 A group of segments describing equipment details for which the charge(s) applies. The charges can be detailed on message top level (TCC segment group).

0990 EQD, Equipment details

A segment to identify the equipment and equipment size and type as used in the transport, for example container number, railway wagon number or trailer number.

1000 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

1010 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the total number of equipment.

1020 TMD, Transport movement details

A segment to specify transport movement details for the equipment.

1030 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, associated with the equipment, such as equipment weight.

1040 DIM, Dimensions

A segment to specify dimensions applicable to the equipment.

1050 SEL, Seal number

A segment to identify seal and seal issuer associated with the equipment.

1060 TPL, Transport placement

A segment to identify transport details for the equipment.

1070 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information associated with the equipment.

1080 Segment Group 25: RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving a reference to the equipment details (such as contract number) and or providing a cross-reference to a charge item on the message level directly above.

1090 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify the reference by its number, such as lease contract number.

1100 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date related to the reference.

1110 Segment Group 26: NAD-DTM

A group of segments to identify the equipment owner.

1120 NAD, Name and address

A segment to identify the equipment owner.

1130 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time related to the party.

1140 Segment Group 27: EQA-EQN

A group of segments to specify the attached equipment and related number of pieces.

1150 EQA, Attached equipment

A segment to identify attached or related equipment such as a chassis attached to a container.

1160 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the applicable number of pieces of equipment.

1170 Segment Group 28: CNI-TCC-DTM-TSR-FTX-MOA-SG29-SG30-SG31-SG32-

SG33-SG34-SG35-SG37-SG42 A group of segments describing the different consignments for which the charges apply. The charges can be detailed on message top level (TCC segment group).

1180 CNI, Consignment information

A segment to identify a consignment in relation to a charge.

1190 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

1200 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate a date and time applying to the consignment.

1210 TSR, Transport service requirements

A segment to identify the contract, conditions of carriage, services, and priority requirements for the transport.

1220 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify free form or processable supplementary information, such as consignment remarks or any other additional information.

1230 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to specify an amount relating to this consignment, such as an amount resulting from the specification of the charges for this consignment.

1240 Segment Group 29: CUX-DTM

A group of segments to specify a default currency or exchange rate applicable to this consignment.

1250 CUX, Currencies

A segment to specify a currency or rate of exchange for this consignment.

1260 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time related to the rate of exchange.

1270 Segment Group 30: LOC-DTM

A group of segments to specify locations and related date(s)/time(s) which apply to the consignment, such as place of transhipment.

1280 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to identify a location relating to the consignment.

1290 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date(s) and time(s) relating to the location.

1300 Segment Group 31: RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving a reference to the consignment specified and or providing a cross-reference to a charge item on message top level (segment group 6: TCC-group).

1310 RFF, Reference

A segment to specify a reference which applies to the consignment (such as booking reference) and or a cross-reference to a charge item on message top level (segment group 6:TCC-group).

1320 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate a date and time relating to the reference.

1330 Segment Group 32: TOD-LOC

A group of segments to specify the terms of delivery or transport, applicable to this consignment.

1340 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport

A segment to specify the applicable terms of delivery or transport.

1350 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to specify a location relating to the terms of delivery or transport.

1360 Segment Group 33: CPI-CUX-LOC-MOA

A group of segments to specify a payment instruction relating to this consignment.

1370 CPI, Charge payment instructions

A segment to indicate the method of payment applying to this consignment.

1380 CUX, Currencies

A segment to specify the payment currency related to the charge methodology.

1390 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to identify a place relevant to the charge category, such as the 'to' and 'from' locations such as border crossing places between which the charge category applies.

1400 MOA, Monetary amount

A segment to identify the monetary amount associated with the charge.

1410 Segment Group 34: TDT-DTM-LOC-RFF

A group of segments to specify transport details (such as voyage) related to this consignment.

1420 TDT, Details of transport

A segment to indicate information related to a certain stage in a transport.

1430 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time related to the transport details, such as date and time of departure, date and time of arrival.

1440 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to specify a location related to the transport details, such as place or port of departure, place or port of arrival.

1450 RFF, Reference

A segment to specify a reference to the transport details and or providing a cross-reference to the applicable charge item on CNI-level (segment group 28).

1460 Segment Group 35: NAD-SG36-RFF

A group of segments to identify a party related to this consignment.

1470 NAD, Name and address

A segment to identify the party's name, address and function.

1480 Segment Group 36: CTA-COM

A group of segments to provide contact information for the party.

1490 CTA, Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department within the party.

1500 COM, Communication contact

A segment to specify a communication number for the person or department.

1510 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify a reference used by the party.

1520 Segment Group 37: GID-TCC-HAN-TMP-TMD-LOC-PCI-PIA-FTX-SG38-

SG39-SG40-SG41 A group of segments describing goods item details for which the charge(s) of this consignment applies. The charges of this consignment can be detailed on message top level (TCC

1530 GID, Goods item details

A segment to identify a goods item for which transport is undertaken (such as total number of packages). A goods item can be identified by up to three levels of packaging.

1540 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

1550 HAN, Handling instructions

A segment to specify handling instructions relating to the goods item.

1560 TMP, Temperature

A segment to specify a temperature setting for a goods item.

1570 TMD, Transport movement details

A segment to specify transport movement details for a goods item, such as movement type and carrier or merchant haulage.

1580 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to specify a country associated with a goods item, such as country of origin, or country of destination.

1590 PCI, Package identification

A segment to specify shipping marks for this goods item.

1600 PIA, Additional product id

A segment to specify article numbers.

1610 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information relating to the goods item, such as goods description (which may be in short with respect to the original instruction).

1620 Segment Group 38: MEA-EQN

A group of segments to specify measurements applicable to a goods item.

1630 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, applicable to a goods item.

1640 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the number of units to each of which the given measurement applies.

1650 Segment Group 39: DIM-EQN

A group of segments to specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.

1660 DIM, Dimensions

To specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.

1670 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the number of units to each of which the given dimension applies.

1680 Segment Group 40: RFF-DTM

A group of segments to identify references to a goods item.

1690 RFF, Reference

A segment to indicate a reference to the goods item (such as order number) and or providing a cross-reference to the applicable charge item on the message level directly above (i.e., CNI-level).

1700 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date and time relating to the reference.

1710 Segment Group 41: DGS-FTX

A group of segments to specify dangerous goods details related to the goods item. One goods item may be in different dangerous goods classes.

1720 DGS, Dangerous goods

A segment to indicate the class of dangerous goods, packing group, etc.

1730 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify the dangerous goods technical name and to specify any additional dangerous goods information.

1740 Segment Group 42: EQD-TCC-EQN-TMD-MEA-DIM-SEL-TPL-FTX-SG43-

SG44-SG45 A group of segments describing equipment details for which the charge(s) of this consignment applies. The charges of this consignment can be specified on message top level (TCC

1750 EQD, Equipment details

A segment to identify the equipment and equipment size and type as used in the transport, for example container number, railway wagon number or trailer number.

1760 TCC, Transport charge/rate calculations

A segment to point to a charge for which the full details are given in the TCC segment group on message top level. Only the data element 'Freight and charges item number' (in composite C200) is to be used in this case.

1770 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the total number of equipment.

1780 TMD, Transport movement details

A segment to specify transport movement details for the equipment.

1790 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, associated with the equipment, such as equipment weight.

1800 DIM, Dimensions

A segment to specify dimensions applicable to the equipment.

1810 SEL, Seal number

A segment to identify seal and seal issuer associated with the equipment.

1820 TPL, Transport placement

A segment to identify transport details for the equipment.

1830 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information associated with the equipment.

1840 Segment Group 43: RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving a reference to the equipment details (such as contract number) and or providing a cross-reference to a charge item on the message level directly above (i.e., CNI-level).

1850 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify the reference by its number, such as lease contract number.

1860 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date related to the reference.

1870 Segment Group 44: NAD-DTM

A group of segments to identify the equipment owner.

1880 NAD, Name and address

A segment to identify the equipment owner.

1890 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify a date and time related to the party.

1900 Segment Group 45: EQA-EQN

A group of segments to specify the attached equipment and related number of pieces.

1910 EQA, Attached equipment

A segment to identify attached or related equipment such as a chassis attached to a container.

1920 EQN, Number of units

A segment to specify the applicable number of pieces of equipment.

1930 UNT, Message trailer

A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.


4.2. Segment index (alphabetical sequence)

BGM Beginning of message
CNI Consignment information
COM Communication contact
CPI Charge payment instructions
CTA Contact information
CUX Currencies
DGS Dangerous goods
DIM Dimensions
DOC Document/message details
DTM Date/time/period
EQA Attached equipment
EQD Equipment details
EQN Number of units
FII Financial institution information
FTX Free text
GID Goods item details
HAN Handling instructions
LOC Place/location identification
MEA Measurements
MOA Monetary amount
NAD Name and address
PAT Payment terms basis
PCD Percentage details
PCI Package identification
PIA Additional product id
PRI Price details
QTY Quantity
RFF Reference
SEL Seal number
TAX Duty/tax/fee details
TCC Transport charge/rate calculations
TDT Details of transport
TMD Transport movement details
TMP Temperature
TOD Terms of delivery or transport
TPL Transport placement
TSR Transport service requirements
UNH Message header
UNT Message trailer

4.3. Message structure


4.3.1. Segment table

├─UNH Message header ×1 (M)
├─BGM Beginning of message ×1 (M)
├─CTA Contact information ×1 (C)
├─COM Communication contact ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×99 (C)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─TSR Transport service requirements ×9 (C)
├─DOC Document/message details ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 1 ×9 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 2 ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 3 ×99 (C)
├─MOA Monetary amount ×1 (M)
└─PCD Percentage details ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 4 ×9 (C)
├─TAX Duty/tax/fee details ×1 (M)
├─PCD Percentage details ×1 (C)
└─MOA Monetary amount ×2 (C)
├─Segment Group 5 ×9 (C)
├─CUX Currencies ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 6 ×999 (C)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×1 (M)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
├─PCD Percentage details ×9 (C)
├─QTY Quantity ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 7 ×9 (C)
├─PRI Price details ×1 (M)
└─CUX Currencies ×9 (C)
└─Segment Group 8 ×9 (C)
──├─MOA Monetary amount ×1 (M)
──├─Segment Group 9 ×1 (C)
──├─CUX Currencies ×1 (M)
──└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
──├─PCD Percentage details ×1 (C)
──└─Segment Group 10 ×1 (C)
────├─TAX Duty/tax/fee details ×1 (M)
────└─PCD Percentage details ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 11 ×99 (C)
├─NAD Name and address ×1 (M)
├─FII Financial institution information ×9 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 12 ×9 (C)
├─CTA Contact information ×1 (M)
└─COM Communication contact ×9 (C)
└─Segment Group 13 ×9 (C)
──├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
──└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 14 ×5 (C)
├─TOD Terms of delivery or transport ×1 (M)
└─LOC Place/location identification ×2 (C)
├─Segment Group 15 ×9 (C)
├─CPI Charge payment instructions ×1 (M)
├─CUX Currencies ×1 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
└─MOA Monetary amount ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 16 ×5 (C)
├─PAT Payment terms basis ×1 (M)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×5 (C)
├─PCD Percentage details ×1 (C)
└─MOA Monetary amount ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 17 ×99 (C)
├─TDT Details of transport ×1 (M)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
└─Segment Group 18 ×9 (C)
──├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
──└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 19 ×99 (C)
├─GID Goods item details ×1 (M)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
├─HAN Handling instructions ×1 (C)
├─TMP Temperature ×1 (C)
├─TMD Transport movement details ×1 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
├─PCI Package identification ×9 (C)
├─PIA Additional product id ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 20 ×9 (C)
├─MEA Measurements ×1 (M)
└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 21 ×9 (C)
├─DIM Dimensions ×1 (M)
└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 22 ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
└─Segment Group 23 ×9 (C)
──├─DGS Dangerous goods ×1 (M)
──└─FTX Free text ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 24 ×999 (C)
├─EQD Equipment details ×1 (M)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
├─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─TMD Transport movement details ×1 (C)
├─MEA Measurements ×9 (C)
├─DIM Dimensions ×9 (C)
├─SEL Seal number ×99 (C)
├─TPL Transport placement ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 25 ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 26 ×9 (C)
├─NAD Name and address ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
└─Segment Group 27 ×99 (C)
──├─EQA Attached equipment ×1 (M)
──└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 28 ×99 (C)
├─CNI Consignment information ×1 (M)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─TSR Transport service requirements ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
├─MOA Monetary amount ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 29 ×9 (C)
├─CUX Currencies ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 30 ×9 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 31 ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 32 ×5 (C)
├─TOD Terms of delivery or transport ×1 (M)
└─LOC Place/location identification ×2 (C)
├─Segment Group 33 ×9 (C)
├─CPI Charge payment instructions ×1 (M)
├─CUX Currencies ×1 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
└─MOA Monetary amount ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 34 ×99 (C)
├─TDT Details of transport ×1 (M)
├─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
└─RFF Reference ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 35 ×99 (C)
├─NAD Name and address ×1 (M)
├─Segment Group 36 ×9 (C)
├─CTA Contact information ×1 (M)
└─COM Communication contact ×9 (C)
└─RFF Reference ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 37 ×99 (C)
├─GID Goods item details ×1 (M)
├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
├─HAN Handling instructions ×1 (C)
├─TMP Temperature ×1 (C)
├─TMD Transport movement details ×1 (C)
├─LOC Place/location identification ×9 (C)
├─PCI Package identification ×9 (C)
├─PIA Additional product id ×9 (C)
├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
├─Segment Group 38 ×9 (C)
├─MEA Measurements ×1 (M)
└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 39 ×9 (C)
├─DIM Dimensions ×1 (M)
└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
├─Segment Group 40 ×9 (C)
├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
└─Segment Group 41 ×9 (C)
──├─DGS Dangerous goods ×1 (M)
──└─FTX Free text ×1 (C)
└─Segment Group 42 ×999 (C)
──├─EQD Equipment details ×1 (M)
──├─TCC Transport charge/rate calculations ×99 (C)
──├─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
──├─TMD Transport movement details ×1 (C)
──├─MEA Measurements ×9 (C)
──├─DIM Dimensions ×9 (C)
──├─SEL Seal number ×99 (C)
──├─TPL Transport placement ×9 (C)
──├─FTX Free text ×9 (C)
──├─Segment Group 43 ×9 (C)
──├─RFF Reference ×1 (M)
──└─DTM Date/time/period ×9 (C)
──├─Segment Group 44 ×9 (C)
──├─NAD Name and address ×1 (M)
──└─DTM Date/time/period ×1 (C)
──└─Segment Group 45 ×99 (C)
────├─EQA Attached equipment ×1 (M)
────└─EQN Number of units ×1 (C)
└─UNT Message trailer ×1 (M)

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vertical bar Changes to text for descriptions, notes and functions.
minus sign A deletion.
letter X Marked for deletion.

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