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COREOR D98B
EDI User Manual
W.Hennecka
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Table of Contents
1 Status Indicators
2 Usage Indicators
3 Message Structure
4 Description of used Message Segments
5 Examples
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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.
Description
Mandatory This entity must appear in all messages. Shown as usage indicator "M" in
Implementation Guidelines.
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 M, O,
D or X.
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Usage Indicators
Throughout this document reference is made to indicators (M, 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:
Indicator Value
Description
Mandatory Indicates that this entity is mandatory and must be sent in this implementation.
Optional
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.
Not Used Indicates that the entity is not to be used in this message implementation.
Indicates that this entity is at the need or discretion of the sender of the message.
Please be aware that each usage indicator describes the usage of an entity within it's parent entity. For
example, a segment that is marked to be (M)andatory within an optional segment group must only be
sent when the segment group is used.
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Message Structure
Tag
Name
Status
Max. Use
Usage
UNA
UNB
Interchange Header
UNG
UNH
Message Header
BGM
Beginning of Message
DTM
Date/Time/Period
FTX
Free Text
Group1
RFF
Reference
DTM
Date/Time/Period
Group2
TDT
Details of Transport
RFF
Reference
LOC
Place/Location Identification
DTM
Date/Time/Period
Group3
NAD
CTA
Contact Information
COM
Communication Contact
RFF
Reference
DTM
Date/Time/Period
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C
999
GID
HAN
Handling Instructions
FTX
Free Text
Group6
NAD
DTM
Date/Time/Period
RFF
Reference
MEA
Measurements
PCI
Package Identification
999
Group7
SGP
MEA
Measurements
Group8
DGS
Dangerous Goods
FTX
Free Text
MEA
Measurements
Group9
CTA
Contact Information
COM
Communication Contact
9999
Group10
EQD
Equipment Details
RFF
Reference
TSR
MEA
Measurements
DIM
Dimensions
TMP
Temperature
RNG
Range Details
SEL
Seal Number
FTX
Free Text
PCD
Percentage Details
EQA
Attached Equipment
HAN
Handling Instructions
Group11
TDT
Details of Transport
LOC
Place/Location Identification
DTM
Date/Time/Period
Group12
NAD
DTM
Date/Time/Period
CTA
Contact Information
COM
Communication Contact
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CNT
Control Total
UNT
Message Trailer
UNE
UNZ
Interchange Trailer
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: N/A
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To identify an interchange.
Example:
UNB+UNOA:2+HAPAG-LLOYD+TCB+090226:1331+193
Tag
Element Name
S001
SYNTAX IDENTIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Identification of the agency controlling the syntax, the syntax level and version number, and
the service code directory.
0001
Syntax identifier
a4
Description:
Coded identification of the agency controlling the syntax, and of the character repertoire
used in an interchange.
Example:
"UNAO"
0002
n1
Description:
Version number of the syntax.
Example:
"2"
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INTERCHANGE SENDER
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M
Description:
Identification of the sender of the interchange.
0004
Sender identification
an..35
an..4
an..14
Description:
Name or coded identification of the sender of the interchange.
Example:
"HAPAG-LLOYD"
0007
0008
INTERCHANGE RECIPIENT
Description:
Identification of the recipient of the interchange.
0010
Recipient identification
an..35
an..4
an..14
Description:
Name or coded identification of the recipient of the interchange.
Example:
"TCB"
0007
0014
Routing address
Description:
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M
Description:
Date and time of preparation of the interchange.
0017
Date of preparation
n6
n4
an..14
Description:
Local date when an interchange or a group was prepared.
Example:
"090226" = YYMMDD
0019
Time of preparation
Description:
Local time of day when an interchange or a group was prepared.
Example:
"1331" = HHMN
0020
S005
Description:
Reference or password as agreed between the communicating partners.
0022
Recipient reference/password
an..14
Description:
Reference or password to the recipient's system or to a third party network as specified in
the partners' interchange agreement.
Example:
"193"
0025
an2
an..14
Description:
Qualifier for the recipient's reference or password.
0026
APPLICATION REFERENCE
Description:
Identification of the application area assigned by the sender, to which the messages in the
interchange relate e.g. the message type, if all the messages in the interchange are of the
same type.
0029
a1
Description:
Code determined by the sender requesting processing priority for the interchange.
0031
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUEST
n1
an..35
Description:
Code requesting acknowledgement for the interchange.
0032
COMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT ID
Description:
Identification by name or code of the type of agreement under which the interchange takes
place.
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TEST INDICATOR
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C
n1
Description:
Indication that the structural level containing the test indicator is a test.
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: N/A
Min/Max: 0/1
up
Description:
To head, identify and specify a group of messages and/or packages, which may be used for internal
routing and which may contain one or more message types and/or packages.
Tag
Element Name
0038
Status
Type
Usage
an..6
Description:
Identification of the single message type in the group.
S006
Description:
Sender identification of for example a division, branch or application computer
system/process.
0040
an..35
Description:
Name or coded identification of the application sender (for example, a division, branch or
computer system/process).
0007
an..4
Description:
Qualifier referring to the identification code.
S007
Description:
Recipient identification of for example a division, branch or application computer
system/process.
0044
an..35
Description:
Name or coded identification of the application recipient (for example, a division, branch or
computer system/process).
0007
an..4
Description:
Qualifier referring to the identification code.
S004
Description:
Date and time of preparation of the interchange.
0017
Date of preparation
n6
n4
an..14
Description:
Local date when an interchange or a group was prepared.
0019
Time of preparation
Description:
Local time of day when an interchange or a group was prepared.
0048
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Description:
Unique reference number for the group within an interchange.
0051
CONTROLLING AGENCY
an..2
Description:
Code identifying a controlling agency.
S008
MESSAGE VERSION
Description:
Specification of the version and release numbers of all of the messages of a single type in
the group.
0052
an..3
an..3
an..6
Description:
Version number of a message type.
0054
0057
Code, assigned by the association responsible for the design and maintenance of the
message type concerned, which further identifies the message.
0058
APPLICATION PASSWORD
an..14
Description:
Password to the recipient's division, department or sectional application system/process.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: N/A
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To head, identify and specify a message.
Example:
UNH+CRESTCB000029+COREOR:D:95B:UN:ITG10
Tag
Element Name
0062
Status
Type
Usage
an..14
Description:
Unique message reference assigned by the sender.
Example:
"CRESTCB000029"
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MESSAGE IDENTIFIER
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M
Description:
Identification of the type, version, etc. of the message being interchanged.
0065
an..6
Description:
Code identifying a type of message and assigned by its controlling agency.
Example:
"COREOR"
0052
an..3
an..3
an..2
an..6
Description:
Version number of a message type.
Example:
"D"
0054
0051
Controlling agency
Description:
Code identifying a controlling agency.
Example:
"UN"
0057
Code, assigned by the association responsible for the design and maintenance of the
message type concerned, which further identifies the message.
Example:
"ITG10"
0068
an..35
Description:
Reference serving as a key to relate all subsequent transfers of data to the same business
case or file.
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C
Description:
Statement that the message is one in a sequence of transfers relating to the same topic.
0070
n..2
Description:
Number assigned by the sender indicating the transfer sequence of a message related to
the same topic. The message could be an addition or a change to an earlier transfer related
to the same topic.
0073
a1
Description:
Indication used for the first and last message in a sequence of messages related to the
same topic.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: N/A
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
Example:
BGM+12:::TRANSPORT CARGO RELEASE ORDER+CRESTCB000029+9+AB
Tag
Element Name
C002
DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME
Status
Type
Usage
O
Description:
Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
1001
an..3
an..3
an..3
an..35
Description:
Document/message identifier expressed in code.
Example:
"12"
1131
3055
1000
Document/message name
Description:
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DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION
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C
Description:
Identification of a document/message by its number and eventually its version or revision.
1004
Document/message number
an..35
an..9
an..6
an..3
an..3
Description:
Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
Example:
"CRESTCB000029"
1056
Version
Description:
To specify the version number or name of an object.
1060
Revision number
Description:
To specify a revision number.
1225
4343
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RFF Reference
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 1
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To specify a reference.
Example:
RFF+REO:23186436-0001
Tag
Element Name
Status
C506
REFERENCE
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Identification of a reference.
1153
Reference qualifier
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
Example:
"REO" = Release Order number
1154
Reference number
an..35
Description:
Identification number the nature and function of which can be qualified by an entry in data
element 1153 Reference qualifier.
Example:
"23186436-0001"
1156
Line number
an..6
Description:
Number of the line in the document/message referenced in 1154 Reference number.
4000
an..35
an..6
Description:
To uniquely identify a reference by its version number.
1060
Revision number
Description:
To specify a revision number.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 2
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
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.
Example:
TDT+20+001W+1++HLC:172:166+++2BQS4:103::HYUNDAI LONG BEACH
Tag
Element Name
8051
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
an..17
Description:
Qualifier giving a specific meaning to the transport details.
Example:
"20" = main carriage
8028
C220
MODE OF TRANSPORT
Description:
Method of transport code or name. Code preferred.
8067
an..3
an..17
Description:
Coded method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
Example:
"1" = vessel
8066
Mode of transport
Description:
Method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
C228
TRANSPORT MEANS
Description:
Code and/or name identifying the type of means of transport.
8179
an..8
an..17
Description:
Code defining the type of the means of transport being utilized.
8178
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CARRIER
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C
Description:
Identification of a carrier by code and/or by name. Code preferred.
3127
Carrier identification
an..17
Description:
Identification of party undertaking or arranging transport of goods between named points.
Example:
"HLC"
1131
HAPAG-LLOYD
an..3
an..3
an..35
Description:
Identification of a code list.
Example:
"172" = Carrier code
3055
3128
Carrier name
Description:
Name of party undertaking or arranging transport of goods between named points.
8101
an..3
Description:
Identification of the point of origin and point of direction.
C401
Description:
To provide details of reason for, and responsibility for, use of transportation other than
normally utilized.
8457
an..3
an..3
an..17
Description:
Indication of reason for excess transportation.
8459
7130
Customer provided authorization number to allow supplier to ship goods under specific
freight conditions. This number will be transmitted back to customer in the dispatch advice
message.
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TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION
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Description:
Code and/or name identifying the means of transport.
8213
an..9
an..3
an..3
an..35
an..3
an..3
Description:
Identification of the means of transport by name or number.
Example:
"2BQS4"
1131
3055
8212
8453
Description:
Code indicating the ownership of the means of transport.
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RFF Reference
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 2
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify a reference.
Example:
RFF+VON:023428'
Tag
Element Name
Status
C506
REFERENCE
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Identification of a reference.
1153
Reference qualifier
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
Example:
"VON" = voyage number
1154
Reference number
an..35
Description:
Identification number the nature and function of which can be qualified by an entry in data
element 1153 Reference qualifier.
Example:
"023428"
1156
Line number
an..6
Description:
Number of the line in the document/message referenced in 1154 Reference number.
4000
an..35
an..6
Description:
To uniquely identify a reference by its version number.
1060
Revision number
Description:
To specify a revision number.
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 2
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To identify a place or a location and/or related locations.
Example:
LOC+9+KRPUS:139:6
Tag
Element Name
3227
PLACE/LOCATION QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code identifying the function of a location.
Example:
"9" = port of loading
C517
LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
Description:
Identification of a location by code or name.
3225
Place/location identification
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
Description:
Identification of the name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
Example:
"KRPUS"
1131
3055
3224
Place/location
Description:
Name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
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C
Description:
Identification the first related location by code or name.
3223
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
Description:
Specification of the first related place/location by code.
1131
3055
3222
C553
Description:
Identification of second related location by code or name.
3233
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
an..3
Description:
Specification of a second related place/location by code.
1131
3055
3232
5479
RELATION, CODED
Description:
To specify the relationship between two or more items.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 3
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or unstructured by
CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.
Example:
NAD+MS+HLC:172:166++HAPAG-LLOYD SPAIN, S.L.+C/ COMTAL, 32-+BARCELONA++08002
-------------------------------------------------------------------------NAD+MR+TCB,BARCELONA::ZZZ++TERMINAL CONTENEDORES DE BARCELONA+
CTRA DE CIRCUNVALACION, TRAMO 4+BARCELONA++08039
-------------------------------------------------------------------------NAD+OY+MPG TRANSITOS,BARCEL+++EDIFICIO GRUPO PEREZ Y
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tag
Element Name
3035
PARTY QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a party.
Example:
"MS" = message sender
"MR" = message receiver
"OY" = Ordering customer
C082
Description:
Identification of a transaction party by code.
3039
Party identification
an..35
an..3
an..3
Description:
Code identifying a party involved in a transaction.
1131
3055
C058
Description:
Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
3124
an..35
Description:
Free form name and address description.
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PARTY NAME
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Description:
Identification of a transaction party by name, one to five lines. Party name may be
formatted.
3036
Party name
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..3
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
Example:
"HAPAG-LLOYD SPAIN, S.L."
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3045
C059
STREET
Description:
Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to four lines.
3042
an..35
an..35
an..9
Description:
Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
Example:
"C/ COMTAL, 32-1"
3164
CITY NAME
Description:
Name of a city (a town, a village) for addressing purposes.
Example:
"BARCELONA"
3229
POSTCODE IDENTIFICATION
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Description:
Code defining postal zones or addresses.
Example:
"08002"
3207
COUNTRY, CODED
an..3
Description:
Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 4
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.
Example:
CTA+IC+?+34 937774522:GEBREGA, FRANK
Tag
Element Name
3139
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code specifying the function of a contact (e.g. department or person).
Example:
"IC" = Information contact
C056
Description:
Code and/or name of a department or employee. Code preferred.
3413
an..17
an..35
Description:
Internal identification code.
Example:
"34 937774522"
3412
Department or employee
Description:
The department or person within an organizational entity.
Example:
"GEBREGA, FRANK"
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Usage: O
Group: 4
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be
directed.
Example:
COM+FRANK.GEBREGA HLAG.COM:MA
Tag
Element Name
C076
COMMUNICATION CONTACT
Status
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Communication number of a department or employee in a specified channel.
3148
Communication number
an..512
an..3
Description:
The communication number.
Example:
"FRANK.GEBREGA HLAG.COM"
3155
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 5
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To indicate totals of a goods item.
Example:
GID+1+1:TK:TP:UN:ISO TANK
Tag
Element Name
1496
Status
C
Type
n..5
Usage
O
Description:
Serial number differentiating each separate goods item entry of a consignment as contained
in one document/declaration.
Example:
"1"
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C
Description:
Number and type of individual parts of a shipment.
7224
Number of packages
n..8
Description:
Number of individual parts of a shipment either unpacked, or packed in such a way that
they cannot be divided without first undoing the packing.
Example:
"1"
7065
an..17
an..3
an..3
an..35
an..3
Description:
Coded description of the form in which goods are presented.
Example:
"TK"
1131
3055
7064
Type of packages
Description:
Description of the form in which goods are presented.
Example:
"ISO TANK"
7233
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Usage: O
Group: 5
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To provide free form or coded text information.
Example:
FTX+AAA+++FORMIC ACID 85%
Tag
Element Name
4451
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
an..3
Description:
Code specifying subject of a free text.
Example:
"AAA" = Goods description
4453
C107
TEXT REFERENCE
Description:
Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
4441
an..17
an..3
an..3
Description:
Free text in coded form.
1131
3055
C108
TEXT LITERAL
Description:
Free text; one to five lines.
4440
an..70
an..3
an..3
Description:
Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Example:
"FORMIC ACID 85%"
3453
LANGUAGE, CODED
Description:
Code of language (ISO 639-1988).
4447
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Description:
Code specifying the formatting parameters for the text.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 7
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To specify the placement of goods in relation to equipment.
Example:
SGP+HOTU1401239:CN
Tag
Element Name
C237
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Status
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Marks (letters and/or numbers) identifying equipment used for transport such as a
container.
8260
an..17
Description:
Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify equipment e.g. unit load device.
Example:
"HOTU1401239"
1131
an..3
an..3
an..3
Description:
Identification of a code list.
Example:
"CN" = container
3055
3207
Country, coded
Description:
Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
7224
NUMBER OF PACKAGES
n..8
Description:
Number of individual parts of a shipment either unpacked, or packed in such a way that they
cannot be divided without first undoing the packing.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 8
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To identify dangerous goods.
Example:
DGS+IMD+8+1779+058:CEL+2+F-AS-B++++8+3
Tag
Element Name
8273
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code indicating the regulation, international or national, applicable for a means of transport.
Example:
"IMD" = IMO IMDG code
C205
HAZARD CODE
Description:
The identification of the dangerous goods in code.
8351
an..7
an..7
Description:
Dangerous goods code.
Example:
"8"
8078
Number giving additional hazard code classification of a goods item within the applicable
dangerous goods regulation.
8092
an..10
Description:
The version/revision number of date of issuance of the code used.
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UNDG INFORMATION
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C
Description:
Information on dangerous goods, taken from the United Nations Dangerous Goods
classification.
7124
UNDG number
n4
Description:
Unique serial number assigned within the United Nations to substances and articles
contained in a list of the dangerous goods most commonly carried.
Example:
"1779"
7088
an..8
Description:
Lowest temperature, in the case of dangerous goods, at which vapour from an inflammable
liquid forms an ignitable mixture with air.
C223
Description:
Temperature at which a vapor can be ignited as per ISO 1523/73.
7106
Shipment flashpoint
n3
Description:
Temperature in centigrade determined by the closed cup test as per ISO 1523/73 where a
vapour is given off that can be ignited.
Example:
"058"
6411
an..3
Description:
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
Example:
"CEL" = celsius
8339
an..3
an..6
an..4
Description:
Identification of a packing group by code.
Example:
"1" = Great danger
"2" = Medium danger
"3" = Minor danger
8364
EMS NUMBER
Description:
Emergency procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods.
Example:
"F-AS-B"
8410
MFAG
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Description:
Medical first aid guide.
8126
an..10
Description:
The identification of a transport emergency card giving advice for emergency actions.
C235
Description:
These numbers appear on the hazard identification placard required on the means of
transport.
8158
an..4
Description:
The id. number for the Orange Placard (upper part) required on the means of transport.
8186
an4
Description:
The number for the Orange Placard (lower part) required on the means of transport.
C236
Description:
Markings identifying the type of hazardous goods and similar information.
8246
an..4
Description:
Marking identifying the type of hazardous goods (substance), Loading/Unloading
instructions and advising actions in case of emergency.
Example:
"8+3"
8255
an..3
Description:
Code defining the quantity and the type of package in which a product is allowed to be
shipped in a passenger or freight aircraft.
8325
an..3
Description:
Identification of the type of means of transport determined to carry particular goods, not
necessarily being hazardous.
8211
an..3
Description:
Code giving evidence that transportation of particular hazardous cargo is permitted and
identifies the restrictions being put upon a particular transport.
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 8
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To provide free form or coded text information.
Example:
FTX+AAC+++FORMIC ACID 85%
Tag
Element Name
4451
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
an..3
Description:
Code specifying subject of a free text.
Example:
"AAC" = Dangerous goods additional information
4453
C107
TEXT REFERENCE
Description:
Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
4441
an..17
an..3
an..3
Description:
Free text in coded form.
1131
3055
C108
TEXT LITERAL
Description:
Free text; one to five lines.
4440
an..70
an..3
an..3
Description:
Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Example:
"FORMIC ACID 85%"
3453
LANGUAGE, CODED
Description:
Code of language (ISO 639-1988).
4447
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Description:
Code specifying the formatting parameters for the text.
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MEA Measurements
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 8
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts.
Example:
MEA+WT+G+KGM:25000
Tag
Element Name
6311
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Specification of the purpose of the measurement.
Example:
"WT" = Weights
C502
MEASUREMENT DETAILS
Description:
Identification of measurement type.
6313
an..3
an..3
an..17
an..70
Description:
Specification of the property measured.
Example:
"G" = Gross weight
6321
6155
6154
Measurement attribute
Description:
To specify non-discrete measurement values.
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VALUE/RANGE
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Description:
Measurement value and relevant minimum and maximum values of the measurement
range.
6411
an..3
Description:
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
Example:
"KGM" = kilogram
6314
Measurement value
an..18
n..18
n..18
n..2
an..3
Description:
Value of the measured unit.
Example:
"25000"
6162
Range minimum
Description:
Minimum of a range.
6152
Range maximum
Description:
Maximum of a range.
6432
Significant digits
Description:
To specify the number of significant digits.
7383
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 10
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To identify a unit of equipment.
Example:
EQD+CN+HOTU1401239+22T6:102:5++3+5
Tag
Element Name
8053
EQUIPMENT QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code identifying type of equipment.
Example:
"CN" = container
C237
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Description:
Marks (letters and/or numbers) identifying equipment used for transport such as a
container.
8260
an..17
Description:
Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify equipment e.g. unit load device.
Example:
"HOTU1401239"
1131
an..3
an..3
an..3
Description:
Identification of a code list.
3055
3207
Country, coded
Description:
Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
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Description:
Code and/or name identifying size and type of equipment used in transport. Code
preferred.
8155
an..10
an..3
an..3
an..35
Description:
Coded description of the size and type of equipment e.g. unit load device.
Example:
"22T6"
1131
3055
8154
Plain language description of the size and type of equipment e.g. unit load device.
8077
an..3
an..3
an..3
Description:
To indicate the party that is the supplier of the equipment.
8249
8169
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RFF Reference
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 10
Min/Max: 1/9
up
Description:
To specify a reference.
Example:
RFF+SQ:1
RFF+TF:23186436-0001
Tag
Element Name
Status
C506
REFERENCE
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Identification of a reference.
1153
Reference qualifier
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
Example:
"SQ" = Equipment sequence number
"TF" = Transfer number
1154
Reference number
an..35
Description:
Identification number the nature and function of which can be qualified by an entry in data
element 1153 Reference qualifier.
Example:
when RFF 1153 = "SQ"
==>
"1"
-------------------------------------------when RFF 1153 = "TF"
==>
"23186436-0001"
--------------------------------------------
1156
Line number
an..6
Description:
Number of the line in the document/message referenced in 1154 Reference number.
4000
an..35
an..6
Description:
To uniquely identify a reference by its version number.
1060
Revision number
Description:
To specify a revision number.
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MEA Measurements
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 10
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts.
Example:
MEA+AAE+EGW+KGM:29000
MEA+AAE+AAS+PCT:75'
MEA+AAE+AAS+MTQ:20'
Tag
Element Name
6311
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Specification of the purpose of the measurement.
Example:
"AAE" = Measurement
C502
MEASUREMENT DETAILS
Description:
Identification of measurement type.
6313
an..3
an..3
an..17
an..70
Description:
Specification of the property measured.
Example:
"EGW" = gross weight
"AAS" = air flow
6321
6155
6154
Measurement attribute
Description:
To specify non-discrete measurement values.
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VALUE/RANGE
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Description:
Measurement value and relevant minimum and maximum values of the measurement
range.
6411
an..3
Description:
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
Example:
"KGM" = kilogram
"MTQ" = cubic metres
"PCT" = percentage
6314
Measurement value
an..18
n..18
n..18
n..2
an..3
Description:
Value of the measured unit.
Example:
"29000"
6162
Range minimum
Description:
Minimum of a range.
6152
Range maximum
Description:
Maximum of a range.
6432
Significant digits
Description:
To specify the number of significant digits.
7383
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DIM Dimensions
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 10
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify dimensions.
Example:
DIM+7+CMT::62'
DIM+8+CMT::62'
DIM+9+CMT:::50'
Tag
Element Name
6145
DIMENSION QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
To specify the dimensions applicable to each of the transportable units.
Example:
"5"
"6"
"7"
"8"
"9"
C211
=
=
=
=
=
Off-standard
Off-standard
Off-standard
Off-standard
Off-standard
dimension
dimension
dimension
dimension
dimension
front
back
right
left
general (overheight)
DIMENSIONS
Description:
Specification of the dimensions of a transportable unit.
6411
an..3
Description:
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
Example:
"CMT" = centimeter
6168
Length dimension
n..15
n..15
n..15
Description:
Length of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
6140
Width dimension
Description:
Width of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
6008
Height dimension
Description:
Height of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
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TMP Temperature
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 10
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify the temperature setting.
Example:
TMP+2++-020:CEL'
Tag
Element Name
6245
TEMPERATURE QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
A code giving specific meaning to the temperature.
Example:
"2" = Transport temperature
C239
TEMPERATURE SETTING
Description:
The temperature under which the goods are (to be) stored or shipped.
6246
Temperature setting
n3
an..3
Description:
The actual temperature value in degrees Celsius (e.g. 008, 020).
Example:
"-020"
6411
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
Example:
"CEL" = celsius
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 10
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify the seal number or a range of seal numbers.
Example:
SEL+22658++CA'
Tag
Element Name
Status
Type
Usage
9308
SEAL NUMBER
an..10
Description:
The number of a custom seal or another seal affixed to the containers or other transport unit.
Example:
"22658"
C215
SEAL ISSUER
Description:
Identification of the issuer of a seal on equipment either by code or by name.
9303
an..3
an..3
an..3
an..35
an..3
Description:
Identification of the issuer of the seal number.
Example:
"CA" = carrier
1131
3055
9302
Sealing party
Description:
Clear text, representing the name of the issuer of the seal number.
4517
Description:
To indicate the condition of a seal.
C208
Description:
Goods item identification numbers, start and end of consecutively numbered range.
7402
an..35
Description:
The number given to an object for its unique identification.
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 10
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To provide free form or coded text information.
Example:
FTX+ABS+++MH
FTX+SIN+++NO DEPOT
Tag
Element Name
4451
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
an..3
Description:
Code specifying subject of a free text.
Example:
"ABS" = Additional conditions
"SIN" = Special instructions
4453
C107
TEXT REFERENCE
Description:
Coded reference to a standard text and its source.
4441
an..17
an..3
an..3
Description:
Free text in coded form.
1131
3055
C108
TEXT LITERAL
Description:
Free text; one to five lines.
4440
an..70
an..3
Description:
Free text field available to the message sender for information.
Example:
when FTX 4451 = "ABS"
3453
LANGUAGE, CODED
Description:
Code of language (ISO 639-1988).
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an..3
Description:
Code specifying the formatting parameters for the text.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 11
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
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.
Example:
TDT+30++9
Tag
Element Name
8051
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
an..17
Description:
Qualifier giving a specific meaning to the transport details.
Example:
"30" = on_carriage
8028
MODE OF TRANSPORT
Description:
Method of transport code or name. Code preferred.
8067
an..3
an..17
Description:
Coded method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
Example:
"VE" (vessel)
= 1
"WW" (waterway)
= 8
"CW" (combined waterway) = 8
"CR" (combined rail)
= 2
"IL" (inland)
= 2
"OV" (over land)
= 2
"RA" (rail)
= 2
"CT" (combined truck)
= 3
"TR" (truck)
= 3
unknown
= 3
-----------------------------
8066
Mode of transport
Description:
Method of transport used for the carriage of the goods.
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TRANSPORT MEANS
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Description:
Code and/or name identifying the type of means of transport.
8179
an..8
an..17
Description:
Code defining the type of the means of transport being utilized.
8178
C040
CARRIER
Description:
Identification of a carrier by code and/or by name. Code preferred.
3127
Carrier identification
an..17
Description:
Identification of party undertaking or arranging transport of goods between named points.
1131
an..3
an..3
an..35
Description:
Identification of a code list.
3055
3128
Carrier name
Description:
an..3
Description:
Identification of the point of origin and point of direction.
C401
Description:
To provide details of reason for, and responsibility for, use of transportation other than
normally utilized.
8457
an..3
an..3
an..17
Description:
Indication of reason for excess transportation.
8459
7130
Customer provided authorization number to allow supplier to ship goods under specific
freight conditions. This number will be transmitted back to customer in the dispatch advice
message.
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TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION
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Description:
Code and/or name identifying the means of transport.
8213
an..9
an..3
an..3
an..35
an..3
an..3
Description:
Identification of the means of transport by name or number.
1131
3055
8212
8453
Description:
Code indicating the ownership of the means of transport.
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 11
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To identify a place or a location and/or related locations.
Example:
LOC+88+ESBCN:139:6+:BER::TERMINAL CONTENEDORES DE BARCELONA
LOC+8+ESBCN:139:6
Tag
Element Name
3227
PLACE/LOCATION QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code identifying the function of a location.
Example:
"8" = next location from the discharge terminal
"88" = Discharge terminal
C517
LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
Description:
Identification of a location by code or name.
3225
Place/location identification
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
Description:
Identification of the name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
Example:
"ESBCN"
1131
3055
Port
3224
Place/location
Description:
Name of place/location, other than 3164 City name.
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Description:
Identification the first related location by code or name.
3223
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
Description:
Specification of the first related place/location by code.
1131
3055
3222
C553
Description:
Identification of second related location by code or name.
3233
an..25
an..3
an..3
an..70
an..3
Description:
Specification of a second related place/location by code.
1131
3055
3232
5479
RELATION, CODED
Description:
To specify the relationship between two or more items.
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DTM Date/Time/Period
March 4, 2009
Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 11
Min/Max: 0/9
up
Description:
To specify date, and/or time, or period.
Example:
DTM+133:200902250000:203
DTM+132:200902250000:203
Tag
Element Name
C507
DATE/TIME/PERIOD
Status
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Date and/or time, or period relevant to the specified date/time/period type.
2005
Date/time/period qualifier
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a date, time or period.
Example:
"132" = Arrival Date / Time of the Gate_in from the next Location after the Disc
harge Terminal
---------------------------------------------------------------------------"133" = Departure Date / Time from the Gate_out of the Discharge Terminal
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2380
Date/time/period
an..35
Description:
The value of a date, a date and time, a time or of a period in a specified representation.
2379
an..3
Description:
Specification of the representation of a date, a date and time or of a period.
Example:
"203" = YYYYMMDDHHMN
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 12
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or unstructured by
CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207.
Example:
"ED" = End Depot
"FF" = Forwarder
"EO" = Container owner
Tag
Element Name
3035
PARTY QUALIFIER
Status
Type
Usage
an..3
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a party.
Example:
"ED" = End Depot
"FF" = Forwarder
"EO" = Container owner
C082
Description:
Identification of a transaction party by code.
3039
Party identification
an..35
an..3
an..3
Description:
Code identifying a party involved in a transaction.
1131
3055
C058
Description:
Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
3124
an..35
Description:
Free form name and address description.
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PARTY NAME
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Description:
Identification of a transaction party by name, one to five lines. Party name may be
formatted.
3036
Party name
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..35
an..3
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3036
Party name
Description:
Name of a party involved in a transaction.
3045
C059
STREET
Description:
Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to four lines.
3042
an..35
an..35
an..9
Description:
Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
3164
CITY NAME
Description:
Name of a city (a town, a village) for addressing purposes.
3229
POSTCODE IDENTIFICATION
an..9
an..3
Description:
Code defining postal zones or addresses.
3207
COUNTRY, CODED
Description:
Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
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DTM Date/Time/Period
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 12
Min/Max: 0/1
up
Description:
To specify date, and/or time, or period.
Example:
DTM+400:20090225000:203
Tag
Element Name
C507
DATE/TIME/PERIOD
Status
Type
Usage
M
Description:
Date and/or time, or period relevant to the specified date/time/period type.
2005
Date/time/period qualifier
an..3
an..35
Description:
Code giving specific meaning to a date, time or period.
Example:
"400" = pick_up date/time
2380
Date/time/period
Description:
The value of a date, a date and time, a time or of a period in a specified representation.
Example:
"200902250000"
2379
an..3
Description:
Specification of the representation of a date, a date and time or of a period.
Example:
"203" = YYYYMMDDHHMN
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Status: C
Usage: O
Group: 12
Min/Max: 0/1
up
Description:
To provide control total.
Example:
CNT+16+1'
Tag
Element Name
C270
CONTROL
Status
Type
Usage
Description:
Control total for checking integrity of a message or part of a message.
6069
Control qualifier
an..3
Description:
Determines the source data elements in the message which forms the basis for 6066
Control value.
6066
Control value
n..18
Description:
Value obtained from summing the values specified by the Control Qualifier throughout the
message (Hash total).
6411
an..3
Description:
Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,
volume or other quantity is expressed.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: 12
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To end and check the completeness of a message.
Example:
UNT+32+CRESTCB000029
Tag
Element Name
Status
0074
Type
Usage
n..6
Description:
The number of segments in a message body, plus the message header segment and
message trailer segment.
0062
an..14
Description:
Unique message reference assigned by the sender.
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Status: M
Usage: M
Group: N/A
Min/Max: 1/1
up
Description:
To end and check the completeness of an interchange.
Example:
UNZ+1+193
Tag
Element Name
0036
Status
M
Type
n..6
Usage
M
Description:
The number of messages and packages in an interchange or, if used, the number of groups
in an interchange.
0020
an..14
Description:
Unique reference assigned by the sender to an interchange.
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Examples
UNA:+.?
UNB+UNOA:2+HAPAG-LLOYD+TCB+090226:1331+193
UNH+CRESTCB000029+COREOR:D:95B:UN:ITG10
BGM+12:::TRANSPORT CARGO RELEASE ORDER+CRESTCB000029+9+AB
RFF+REO:23186436-0001
TDT+20+001W+1++HLC:172:166+++2BQS4:103::HYUNDAI LONG BEACH
RFF+VON:023428'
LOC+9+KRPUS:139:6
NAD+MS+HLC:172:166++HAPAG-LLOYD SPAIN, S.L.+C/ COMTAL, 32-1+BARCELONA++08002
CTA+IC++34 937774522:GEBREGA, FRANK
COM+FRANK.GEBREGA HLAG.COM:MA
NAD+MR+TCB,BARCELONA::ZZZ++TERMINAL CONTENEDORES DE BARCELONA+CTRA DE CIRCUNVALA
CION, TRAMO 4+BARCELONA++08039
COM+dlb hlag.com:MA
NAD+OY+TCT TRANSITOS+++EDIFICED+BARCELONA++08022
GID+1+1:TK:TP:UN:ISO TANK
FTX+AAA+++FORMIC ACID 85%
SGP+HOTU1401239:CN
DGS+IMD+8+1779+058:CEL+2+F-AS-B++++8+3
FTX+AAC+++FORMIC ACID 85%
MEA+WT+G+KGM:25000
EQD+CN+HOTU1401239+22T6:102:5++3+5
RFF+SQ:1
RFF+TF:23186436-0001
MEA+AAE+EGW+KGM:29000
FTX+ABS+++MH
FTX+SIN+++NO DEPOT
TDT+30++9
LOC+88+ESBCN:139:6+:BER::TERMINAL CONTENEDORES DE BARCELONA
LOC+8+ESBCN:139:6
DTM+133:200902250000:203
DTM+132:200902250000:203
NAD+ED+++TERMINAL CONTENEDORES DE BARCELONA+CTRA DE CIRCUNVALACION, TRAMO 4+BARC
ELONA++08039
CNT+16:1
UNT+32+CRESTCB000029
UNZ+1+193
COREOR D98B
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