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Forwarding and consolidation summary message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
71
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C
9999
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A segment group to give information about all consignments included in a voyage/flight or consolidation.
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C
999
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A group of segments to describe the goods items for which transport is undertaken.
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C
99
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A group of segments to specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.
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C
1
-
 
Function:
 
To specify the number of units.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C523
NUMBER OF UNIT DETAILS
M
M
   
6350
Units quantity
C
n..15
R
 
The value expressed in this data element must be the sum of all the values of DE 7224 in the first occurence of C213 in the GID segment throughout the message.
Unit type code qualifier
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify the number of packages (despatch units) within the goods items to which the dimensions apply.

Example:
EQN+40'
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