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. Segment clarification
   2. 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.

The transport sub-working group (D4) has developed recommendations for a harmonised implementation of this message through its subgroup ITIGG (International Transport Implementation Guidelines Group). Users implementing the message are strongly advised to apply these recommendations, which may be obtained from the D4 secretariat.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1.

See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 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 name code), 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-DTM-SG3

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 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to indicate date(s) and time(s) related to the main carriage.

0110 Segment Group 3: LOC-DTM

A group of segments to indicate places and ports related to the transport stage.

0120 LOC, Place/location identification

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

0130 DTM, Date/time/period

A segment to specify date(s) and time(s) related to a location.

0140 Segment Group 4: NAD-SG5

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

0150 NAD, Name and address

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

0160 Segment Group 5: CTA-COM

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

0170 CTA, Contact information

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

0180 COM, Communication contact

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

0190 Segment Group 6: EQD-RFF-DTM-TSR-DIM-SEL-EQA-HAN-NAD

A group of segments to specify stuffed or stripped containers.

0200 EQD, Equipment details

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

0210 RFF, Reference

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

0220 DTM, Date/time/period

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

0230 TSR, Transport service requirements

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

0240 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

0250 SEL, Seal number

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

0260 EQA, Attached equipment

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

0270 HAN, Handling instructions

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

0280 NAD, Name and address

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

0290 Segment Group 7: CNI-RFF-SG8

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

0300 CNI, Consignment information

A segment to indicate a stuffed or stripped consignment.

0310 RFF, Reference

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

0320 Segment Group 8: GID-HAN-TMP-RNG-FTX-MEA-PCI-DOC-SG9-SG10

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

0330 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.

0340 HAN, Handling instructions

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

0350 TMP, Temperature

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

0360 RNG, Range details

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

0370 FTX, Free text

A segment to describe the goods item.

0380 MEA, Measurements

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

0390 PCI, Package identification

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

0400 DOC, Document/message details

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

0410 Segment Group 9: SGP-MEA

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

0420 SGP, Split goods placement

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

0430 MEA, Measurements

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

0440 Segment Group 10: DGS-FTX-MEA-SG11-SG12

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

0450 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.

0460 FTX, Free text

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

0470 MEA, Measurements

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

0480 Segment Group 11: CTA-COM

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

0490 CTA, Contact information

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

0500 COM, Communication contact

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

0510 Segment Group 12: SGP-MEA

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

0520 SGP, Split goods placement

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

0530 MEA, Measurements

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

0540 CNT, Control total

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

0550 UNT, Message trailer

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.