Instruction message

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Service string advice

This segment is used to inform the receiver of the interchange that a set of service string characters which are different to the default characters are being used.

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Interchange header

This segment is used to envelope the interchange, as well as to identify both, the party to whom the interchange is sent and the party who has sent the interchange. The principle of the UNB segment is the same as a physical envelope which covers one or more letters or documents, and which details, both the address where delivery is to take place and the address from where the envelope has come.

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Message header

This segment is used to head, identify and specify a message.

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Beginning of message

This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify the date of the Transport Instruction message.

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Transport service requirements

This segment is used to indicate any special contracts, services, priorities or nature of cargo in relation to the transport.

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Monetary amount

This segment is used to specify insurance, customs or other values for the complete transport instruction message.

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Free text

This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information related to the entire message.

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Control total

This segment is used to provide message control information such as the total weight of the consignment, or, the total number of items in the consignment.

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TOD-LOC

A group of segments to specify terms of delivery and related locations.

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Terms of delivery or transport

This segment is used to specify the terms of delivery for the transport instruction.

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Place/location identification

This segment is used to indicate the location to which the terms of delivery are applicable.

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RFF-DTM

A group of segments containing a reference and constants which apply to the entire message.

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Reference

This segment is used to specify references related to the complete transport instruction message.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous RFF segment.

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GOR-DTM-LOC-SEL-FTX-SG5

A group of segments to identify customs and other governmental procedures and required documents.

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Governmental requirements

This segment is used to indicate any applicable governmental procedures and required action related to the import, export or transit of the entire consignment, e.g. arrangements to be made for the inspection of the goods by customs at the time of export.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates or periods related to governmental procedures and/or documents for the entire consignment, e.g. the expiration date of the customs documents.

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Place/location identification

This segment is used to identify any locations related to the governmental procedures for the entire consignment, e.g. the customs office at which the consignment leaves the country.

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Seal number

This segment is used to specify a seal number and the sealing party, for the entire consignment, e.g. the carrier being responsible for sealing the truck.

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Free text

This segment is used to specify  additional information.

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DOC-DTM

A group of segments to specify required documents by government.

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Document/message details

This segment is used to identify any documentation related to the entire consignment which is required by government, e.g. despatch note model T2 that ascertains that all goods of the consignment were originally produced in a country of the European Community.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous DOC segment, e.g. date of the despatch note model T2.

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TDT-DTM-SG9-SG10

A group of segments to indicate details of the movement of goods such as mode and means of transport, locations, departure, and arrival date(s) and time(s).

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Details of transport

This segment is used to indicate the transport means, and where necessary, the carrier to be used for the consignment for which a transport instruction is being issued. When used, it is mandatory to indicate the main carriage transport mode in this segment.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify dates relating to the transport means.

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LOC-DTM

A group of segments to specify a location and date/time related to this leg of transport.

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Place/location identification

This segment is used to identify locations relating to the transport details for the complete transport instruction.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates related to the location identified for a specific stage of transport.

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RFF-DTM

A group of segments to specify an additional reference related to the stage of the transport.

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Reference

This segment is used to specify references related to the transport details for the complete transport instruction.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous RFF segment.

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NAD-LOC-MOA-SG12-SG13-SG15

A group of segments to identify a party, related references, locations contacts and required documents.

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Name and address

This segment is used to identify the trading partners involved in the Transport Instruction message. Identification of the Consignor and Carrier or Forwarder is mandatory in the Transport Instruction message. If required, a Consignee may also be identified using NAD at this level in the message.

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Place/location identification

This segment is used to identify locations related to the party specified in the NAD segment.

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Monetary amount

This segment is used to indicate monetary amounts for the party receiving the goods.

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CTA-COM

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

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Contact information

This segment is used to identify department and contact names within the party specified in the NAD segment.

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Communication contact

This segment identifies the communications number and type of communications for the person or department identified in the previous CTA segment.

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DOC-DTM

A group of segments to identify required documents.

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Document/message details

This segment is used to identify any documentation  related to the party identified in the NAD segment which must accompany the consignment.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous DOC segment.

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RFF-DTM

A group of segments to specify a reference related to the party.

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Reference

This segment is used to provide references related to the party identified in the NAD segment.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the previous RFF segment.

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GID-HAN-TMP-RNG-LOC-MOA-PIA-FTX-SG19-GDS-SG20-SG21-SG22-SG23-SG24-SG29-SG32

A group of segments to describe the goods items for which transport is undertaken.

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Goods item details

This segment is the trigger segment for the detail section of the transport instruction message. It is used to specify the number and type of packaging for the goods item.

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Handling instructions

This segment is used to provide handling instructions relevant to the transport line item identified in the GID segment.

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Temperature

This segment is used to specify a temperature setting related to the current goods item.

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Range details

This segment is used to specify a temperature range related to the current goods item.

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Place/location identification

This segment is used to indicate locations relevant to the current goods item line.

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Monetary amount

This segment is used to specify the value of the goods item for customs, insurance or other valuation purposes.

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Additional product id

This segment is used to specify identification codes relating to the goods item for which a transport instruction is being issued.

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Free text

This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information related to the goods item.

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NAD-DTM

A group of segments to identify different places of collection and/or delivery for the goods item.

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Name and address

This segment is used to identify parties related to the despatch and delivery of the current goods item. Information provided here will override similar information provided at the heading level (group 11)  when the same qualifier is used.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify dates and times relating to the despatch or delivery parties specified in the previous NAD segment.

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Nature of cargo

This segment is used to specify the exact nature of the goods.

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MEA-EQN

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

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Measurements

This segment is used to specify a measurement for the goods identified in the GID segment. All measurements given in the MEA segments relate to the highest level of packaging (the despatch units)  identified in the GID segment.

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Number of units

This segment is used to specify the number of packages (despatch units) within the goods item to which the measurement applies.

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DIM-EQN

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

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Dimensions

This segment is used to indicate the dimensions of the goods item identified in the GID segment. All dimensions given in the DIM segments relate to the highest level packaging (the despatch units)  identified in the GID segment.

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Number of units

This segment is used to specify the number of packages (despatch units) within the goods items to which the dimensions apply.

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RFF-DTM

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

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Reference

This segment is used to specify references which are applicable to the current goods item only.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to indicate dates relevant to the references specified in the previous RFF segment.

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PCI-GIN

A group of segments to specify marks and numbers of a goods item.

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Package identification

This segment is used to specify markings and labels which have been marked on the packaging of the current goods item.

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Goods identity number

This segment is used to provide the Serial Shipping Container Code marked on the packaging of the current goods item.

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DOC-DTM

A group of segments to specify documents and associated date(s) and time(s) for a goods item.

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Document/message details

This segment is used to specify documents which are required for the current transport goods item only and which must accompany the consignment.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to specify dates relating to the documents identified in the previous DOC segment.

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SGP

A group of segments to specify the distribution of a goods item among the transport equipment.

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Split goods placement

This segment is used to specify the placement of the goods item in equipment used to transport the consignment.

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DGS-FTX-SG33-SG34

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

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Dangerous goods

This segment is used to indicate whether the goods item contains any dangerous goods.

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Free text

This segment is used to specify any additional information required for the dangerous goods.

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CTA-COM

A group of segments to identify a contact to whom communication regarding the dangerous goods can be directed.

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Contact information

This segment is used to specify a contact name relating to the dangerous goods identified in the DGS segment.

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Communication contact

This segment identifies the communications number and type of communications for the person or department identified in the previous CTA segment.

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MEA-EQN

A group of segments to identify dangerous goods measurements.

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Measurements

This segment is used to indicate a  measurement of the dangerous goods in the goods line item.

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Number of units

This segment is used to indicate the number of units to which the dangerous goods measurements apply.

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EQD-EQN-MEA-DIM-SEL-SG39

A group of segments to specify equipment in which goods are transported.

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Equipment details

This segment is used to indicate the units of equipment which will be used to transport the goods items.

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Number of units

This segment is used to specify the number of pieces of equipment required.

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Measurements

This segment is used to specify the physical dimensions including tolerances of the equipment identified in the preceding EQD segment.

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Dimensions

This segment is used to indicate the dimensions of the equipment identified in the EQD segment.

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Seal number

This segment is used to specify a seal number for the equipment identified in the EQD segment.

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NAD-DTM

A group of segments to identify different equipment pick-up or drop-off places.

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Name and address

This segment is used to specify pick up or drop off parties for the equipment specified in the EQD segment.

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Date/time/period

This segment is used to provide dates related to the equipment specified in the EQD segment.

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Message trailer

This segment is a mandatory UN/EDIFACT segment. It must always be the last segment in the message.

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Interchange trailer

This segment is used to provide the trailer of an interchange.

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