0. INTRODUCTION
1. SCOPE
   1. Functional definition
   2. Field of application
   3. Principles
2. REFERENCES
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
   1. Standard terms and definitions
4. MESSAGE DEFINITION
   1. Data segment clarification
   2. Data segment index (alphabetical sequence)
   3. Message structure
      1. Segment table

This specification provides the definition of the Container stuffing/stripping confirmation message (COSTCO) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.

Confirmation that specified goods/consignments have been stuffed into or stripped from LCL-containers. This message is part of a total set of container-related messages. These messages serve to facilitate the intermodal handling of containers by streamlining the information exchange. The business scenario for the container messages is clarified in a separate document, called: 'Guide to the scenario of EDIFACT container messages'.

The Container stuffing/stripping confirmation 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.

Business area: Pre- and on-carriage transport of containers/equipment

Sending functions include: Container freight station

Receiving functions include: Shipping agent, Logistic center

In the context of the 'Guide to the scenario of EDIFACT container messages' (as referred to at the start of section 1) the following guidelines, rules and functionality apply to this Container stuffing/stripping confirmation message:

• The message contents can be uniquely identified by a combination of the following data elements:

• Carrier agent, coded (Shipping agent) (NAD)
• Carrier, coded (Shipping line) (TDT)
• Stuffing/stripping order reference number (RFF)

• One message may contain several containers.
• One shipping line and one shipping agent can be specified on message top level.
• The sea booking reference can be given for each individual LCL-consignment (Less than Full Container Load).
• For each container details can be specified such as container prefix and number, size and/or type, seals and off-dimensions details.
• Each LCL-consignment can be identified by means of a booking reference and the original shipper, and may consist of several LCL goods items.
• For each LCL goods item details can be specified, such as goods description, gross weight, volume, marks and numbers, number and kind of packages, any dangerous goods specifications and Customs and non-Customs documents.
• Goods item information can be related to the corresponding containers by linking the goods item group (GID) to the container details group(s) (EQD) by means of the SGP segment.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2.

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 Container stuffing/stripping confirmation message is COSTCO.

Note: Container stuffing/stripping confirmation messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009:

0020 BGM, Beginning of message

A segment to indicate the beginning of a message and to transmit identifying number and the further specification of the message type (in data element 1001: Document/message name, coded), such as Stuffing confirmation, Stripping confirmation.

0030 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date and/or time applying to the whole message, such as date and time of document or message issue.

0040 FTX, Free text

A segment to specify free form or processable supplementary information, such as: - change Information

0050 Segment Group 1: RFF-DTM

A group of segments to specify a reference relating to the whole message, and its date and/or time.

0060 RFF, Reference

A segment to express a reference which applies to the entire message, such as: - reference to previous message - stuffing/stripping order reference - (sea) booking reference number

0070 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date and/or time related to the reference.

0080 Segment Group 2: TDT-LOC-DTM

A group of segments to identify vessel and voyage details.

0090 TDT, Details of transport

A segment to indicate the main carriage stage of the transport, such as carrier/liner service; also vessel/voyage details or inland transport details can be specified.

0100 LOC, Place/location identification

A segment to indicate a place/port corresponding to the transport stage.

0110 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate a date and time relating to the main carriage, such as: - arrival date/time

0120 Segment Group 3: NAD-SG4

A group of segments to identify a party and related contacts.

0130 NAD, Name and address

A segment to identify the party's name, address, and function, such as: - carrier agent (sea) - message recipient - message sender

0140 Segment Group 4: CTA-COM

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

0150 CTA, Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department for contact purposes, such as: - information contact

0160 COM, Communication contact

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

0170 Segment Group 5: EQD-RFF-DTM-TSR-DIM-SEL-EQA-HAN-NAD

A group of segments to specify stuffed or stripped containers.

0180 EQD, Equipment details

A segment to specify container prefix and number, container size and type and other details.

0190 RFF, Reference

A segment to provide a reference relating to the equipment, such as: - container sequence number

0200 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify the actual stuffing/stripping date/time.

0210 TSR, Transport service requirements

A segment to specify special instructions and/or services regarding the container, such as: - off-dimensions

0220 DIM, Dimensions

- off-standard dimensions front - off-standard dimensions rear - off-standard dimensions right - off-standard dimensions left - off-standard dimensions general (including length, width and height) - external equipment dimensions

0230 SEL, Seal number

A segment to identify seal and seal issuer associated with the container, such as consolidator and carrier (sea).

0240 EQA, Attached equipment

A segment to specify attached equipment, such as: - chassis - clip-on units such as generator sets

0250 HAN, Handling instructions

A segment to specify handling instructions related to the container equipment.

0260 NAD, Name and address

A segment to specify a related address or party, such as: - container operator

0270 Segment Group 6: CNI-RFF-SG7

A group of segments to describe a consignment stuffed into or stripped from LCL-containers (Less than Full Container Load).

0280 CNI, Consignment information

A segment to indicate a stuffed or stripped consignment.

0290 RFF, Reference

A segment to identify a reference to an LCL-consignment, such as: - booking reference number (sea transport)

0300 Segment Group 7: GID-HAN-TMP-RNG-FTX-MEA-PCI-DOC-SG8-SG9

A group of segments to describe the goods items of the consignment.

0310 GID, Goods item details

A segment to identify a stuffed or stripped goods item. A goods item can be identified by a goods item number, number and type of packages.

0320 HAN, Handling instructions

A segment to specify handling instructions relating to the goods item, such as: - hazardous cargo.

0330 TMP, Temperature

A segment to specify the actual temperature setting for the goods item.

0340 RNG, Range details

A segment to specify the actual temperature range setting for the goods item.

0350 FTX, Free text

A segment to describe the goods item.

0360 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, applicable to a goods item, such as: - gross weight - gross measurement/cube

0370 PCI, Package identification

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

0380 DOC, Document/message details

A segment to specify a document prepared for a goods item, such as relevant permits.

0390 Segment Group 8: SGP-MEA

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

0400 SGP, Split goods placement

A segment to identify the containers in which goods are (were) transported.

0410 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify the gross weight of that portion of the goods item in the container.

0420 Segment Group 9: DGS-FTX-MEA-SG10-SG11

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

0430 DGS, Dangerous goods

A segment to indicate the dangerous goods regulations for the corresponding mode of transport, class of dangerous goods, additional dangerous goods code, UN-number and shipment flash point.

0440 FTX, Free text

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

0450 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify measurements of the dangerous goods, such as: - Net net weight

0460 Segment Group 10: CTA-COM

A segment group to specify contact information including communication details regarding the dangerous goods.

0470 + CTA, Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department to be contacted regarding the dangerous goods.

0480 + COM, Communication contact

A segment to specify communication details of the contact specified in the CTA segment.

0490 Segment Group 11: SGP-MEA

A group of segments to specify the distribution of the dangerous goods among the containers.

0500 SGP, Split goods placement

A segment to identify the containers in which the dangerous goods are (were) transported.

0510 MEA, Measurements

A segment to specify the net net weight of that portion of the dangerous goods in the equipment.

0520 CNT, Control total

A segment to specify the number of containers in the message, explicitly given by the sender.

0530 UNT, Message trailer

A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message and the control reference number of the message.