IFTMCA Consignment advice

TBG3 Transport

A message conveying prior notification of a consignment delivery, including non-hazardous and hazardous consignment details, for subsequent shipment and/or consolidation, or conveying a consignment advice for insurance from the party issuing a transport instruction or from the party issuing a transport contract to the insurer and/or the insurance intermediary. The message can also be used to confirm evidence of insurance, issued by the insurer to the shipper, bank or other third party (insurance certificate or policy).

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  1. A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Consignment advice message is IFTMCA. Note: Consignment advice messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 IFTMCA 0052 D 0054 19B 0051 UN

    1. Data element S009/0057 is retained for upward compatibility. The use of
    S016 and/or S017 is encouraged in preference.
    2. The combination of the values carried in data elements 0062 and S009 shall
    be used to identify uniquely the message within its group (if used) or if
    not used, within its interchange, for the purpose of acknowledgement.

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

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

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

  5. A segment to indicate a date and time applying to the whole message, e.g. date and time of document issue.

  6. A segment to indicate a monetary value for entire consignment e.g. insured value, invoice amount etc.

  7. A segment to specify free form or processable supplementary information, such as status of transport, remarks to be printed on the transport documents (where required), consignment remarks, insurance instructions, etc., or any other additional information.

  8. A segment to specify totals for a consignment.

  9. A segment to indicate the number of document copies required (such as the number of ocean Bill of Lading copies needed by the customer).

  10. A segment to indicate a percentage for the entire consignment, e.g. the percentage of the total sum insured that is certified by the message.

  11. Segment group 1
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment to identify a location applying to the entire message.

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

  12. Segment group 2
    Repeat 2

    1. A segment to specify the applicable terms of delivery.

    2. A segment to specify a location related to the terms of delivery.

  13. Segment group 3
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment to express a reference which applies to the entire message such as: the document/message number that is to be updated by this message (according to the Message Function data element in the Beginning of Message segment), booking reference, order number, insurance contract, etc.

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

  14. Segment group 4
    Repeat 9

    1. A segment to indicate applicable governmental procedures related to import, export and transport of the goods.

    2. A segment to indicate date and time related to documents and/or Customs and/or governmental procedures for the consignment (e.g. date of issuing of Customs document, expiration date of Customs document, etc.).

    3. A segment to specify locations associated with Customs and/or governmental procedures for the consignment (e.g. Customs office of exit, Customs office of destination, etc.).

    4. A segment to identify seals and seal issuer associated with the Customs procedure and/or Customs document for the consignment.

    5. A segment to provide supplementary governmental requirements information.

    6. Segment group 5
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to indicate a document required by government.

      2. A segment to specify the date/time related to the required document.

  15. Segment group 6
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment to specify a charge associated with the transport.

    2. A segment to specify a monetary amount, such as insurance premium.

    3. A segment to specify a percentage, such as insurance premium rate.

  16. Segment group 7
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment to specify an insurance cover.

    2. A segment to indicate the release date of the terms and conditions of insurance cover.

    3. A segment to specify special covers or to provide cover extensions or restrictions.

  17. Segment group 8
    Repeat 99

    1. A segment to indicate information related to a certain stage of the transport, such as mode, means and carrier.

      040 D5(040,030) If first, then all

    2. A segment to indicate date(s) and time(s) related to the transport stage.

    3. Segment group 9
      Repeat 99

      1. A segment to indicate a location such as origin, destination, stop off, etc. related to this leg of transport.

      2. A segment to specify a date/time related to the location, such as arrival date/time of a means of transport at a specific location.

    4. Segment group 10
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify the additional reference.

      2. A segment to identify date and time relating to the reference.

    5. Segment group 11
      Repeat 99

      1. A segment to specify charge.

      2. A segment to specify a monetary amount, such as insurance premium.

      3. A segment to indicate a percentage, such as insurance premium rate.

    6. Segment group 12
      Repeat 99

      1. A segment to specify an insurance cover.

      2. A segment to indicate the release date of the terms and conditions of insurance cover.

      3. A segment to specify special covers or to provide cover extensions or restrictions.

  18. Segment group 13
    Repeat 99

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

    2. A segment to indicate location where a specific function will be performed.

    3. A segment to specify a percentage related to the party, such as the underwriter's risk share.

    4. Segment group 14
      Repeat 9

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

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

    5. Segment group 15
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify a document required of, by or for the party.

      2. A segment to identify date and time relating to the document.

    6. Segment group 16
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify a reference used by a party.

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

  19. Segment group 17
    Repeat 99999

    1. A segment to identify a goods item for which transport is undertaken. A goods item can be identified by up to three levels of packaging.

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

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

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

    5. A segment to specify transport movement details for a goods item.

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

    7. A segment to specify a monetary amount associated with a goods item, such as insured value, FOB value, etc.

    8. A segment to specify article numbers.

    9. A segment to specify processable supplementary information relating to the goods item.

    10. Segment group 18
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify an address of a place of collection or delivery for a goods item.

      2. A segment to indicate date and time relating to the place of collection or delivery.

    11. A segment to describe the nature of cargo.

    12. Segment group 19
      Repeat 99

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

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

    13. Segment group 20
      Repeat 99

      1. To specify dimensions applicable to a goods item.

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

    14. Segment group 21
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify a reference to a goods item.

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

    15. Segment group 22
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify marks and numbers of a goods item.

      2. A segment to identify a reference relating to the marks and numbers.

      3. A segment to identify date and time of the reference.

    16. Segment group 23
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify a document prepared for a goods item.

      2. A segment to associate date and time with the prepared document.

    17. Segment group 24
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to indicate applicable governmental procedures related to import, export and transport of the goods item.

      2. A segment to indicate date and time relating to documents and/or Customs and/or governmental procedures for the goods item.

      3. A segment to specify locations associated with Customs and/or governmental procedures.

      4. A segment to identify seals and seal issuer associated with the Customs procedure and/or Customs document for the goods item.

      5. A segment to provide additional governmental requirements information for the goods item.

      6. Segment group 25
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to identify a document required by government.

        2. A segment to specify the date/time related to the required document.

    18. Segment group 26
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to identify transport details for a goods item.

      2. Segment group 27
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to specify the distribution of a goods item among the transport details.

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

    19. Segment group 28
      Repeat 999

      1. A segment to identify the equipment in which goods are transported.

      2. Segment group 29
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to specify measurements of that portion of goods item in the equipment.

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

    20. Segment group 30
      Repeat 99

      1. A segment to specify a charge.

      2. A segment to specify a monetary amount, such as insurance premium.

      3. A segment to indicate a percentage, such as insurance premium rate.

    21. Segment group 31
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify insurance cover.

      2. A segment to indicate the release date of the terms and conditions of insurance cover.

      3. A segment to specify special covers or to provide cover extensions or restrictions.

    22. Segment group 32
      Repeat 9

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

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

      3. Segment group 33
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to identify a person or department.

        2. A segment to identify a communication number of a person or department.

      4. Segment group 34
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to specify measurements of the dangerous goods.

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

      5. Segment group 35
        Repeat 999

        1. A segment to identify the equipment in which the dangerous goods are transported.

        2. Segment group 36
          Repeat 9

          1. A segment to specify measurements of that portion of the dangerous goods in the equipment.

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

  20. Segment group 37
    Repeat 999

    1. A segment to specify equipment, and equipment size and type used in the transport.

    2. A segment to specify the number of pieces of equipment required.

    3. A segment to specify transport movement details for the equipment.

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

    5. A segment to specify dimensions applicable to equipment.

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

    7. A segment to identify transport details for the equipment.

    8. A segment to specify handling instructions for specified equipment.

    9. A segment to indicate a temperature setting for the equipment.

    10. A segment to specify a temperature range for the equipment.

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

    12. Segment group 38
      Repeat 9

      1. A segment to specify a pick-up or drop-off address.

      2. A segment to indicate date and time relating to pick-up or drop-off.

      3. Segment group 39
        Repeat 9

        1. A segment to specify a contact name associated with a specified equipment positioning or collection address.

        2. A segment to specify a communication number related to the contact.

    13. Segment group 40
      Repeat 99

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

      2. A segment to specify number of pieces of equipment required.

  21. 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.

    1. 0062, the value shall be identical to the value in 0062 in the
    corresponding UNH segment.
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