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0. INTRODUCTIONThis specification provides the definition of the Cargo/goods handling and movement message (HANMOV) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport. 1. SCOPEThe Cargo/goods handling and movement message may be used both for national and international trade. It is based on universal commercial practice and is not dependent on the type of business or industry. 1.1. Functional definitionThis message includes two functionalities :
Both are limited to warehouses within the jurisdiction of the distribution centre. 1.2. Field of applicationThe Cargo/goods handling and movement 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. 1.3. PrinciplesThis message addresses the indirect flow of goods between seller and buyer through a warehouse/distribution center and the report related to this indirect flow. The functions of this message are limited to:
The status message may be sent:
The movement of specified goods relates here to the area where control of the goods is to be exercised from the arrival of the goods to the distribution center until the departure of the goods from the distribution center to another party. It can include movements between warehouses within the jurisdiction of the distribution center. Other movements of goods will be given by the relevant instruction messages, i.e. IFTMIN (Instruction message) and Instruction For Despatch (message under development). The functions Assembly/Disassembly are meant to make the goods ready for delivery to the final customer, they are not part of the actual manufacturing or assembly process.
2. REFERENCESSee UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1. 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS3.1. Standard terms and definitionsSee UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2. 3.2. Message terms and definitionsSee UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2. 4. MESSAGE DEFINITION4.1. Segment clarificationThis section should be read in conjunction with the segment table which indicates mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements. 0010 UNH, Message headerA service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Cargo/goods handling and movement message is HANMOV. Note: Cargo/goods handling and movement messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009:
0020 BGM, Beginning of messageA segment to indicate the beginning of the message by identifying the message by a document/message number. 0030 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to indicate date(s), time(s) and periods relating to the whole message, e.g. document/message date. 0040 HAN, Handling instructionsA segment providing information on general handling instructions applicable to all data in the message, e.g. assembly and/or preparation of goods for shipment. 0050 FTX, Free textA segment to specify free form or processable supplementary information. In computer-to-computer exchanges free form text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0060 CNT, Control totalA segment to specify control totals. 0070 CUX, CurrenciesA segment to specify currencies and relevant details for the rate of exchange. 0080 Segment Group 1: TCC-LOC-FTX-CUXA group of segments to specify charges associated with the handling. 0090 TCC, Charge/rate calculationsA segment to specify a charge. 0100 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment to indicate locations where the chargeable action is (to be) performed. 0110 FTX, Free textA segment to specify processable supplementary information associated with charge. 0120 CUX, CurrenciesA segment to specify currencies associated with the charge. 0130 Segment Group 2: RFF-DTM-SG3-MOAA group of segments containing related references and status information at this level. 0140 RFF, ReferenceA segment to express a reference which applies to the HANMOV message. 0150 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to indicate date and time relating to the reference. 0160 Segment Group 3: STS-DTM-FTX-HANA group of segments indicating the HANMOV order status and/or identifying an event and specifying relevant details. 0170 STS, StatusA segment specifying the status relating to an order for the logistics services. 0180 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment indicating the date and time of the status or event. 0190 FTX, Free textA segment specifying non processable information relating to the status. 0200 HAN, Handling instructionsA segment giving information on general handling instructions applicable to order in the HANMOV message, e.g. assembly and/or preparation of goods for shipment. 0210 MOA, Monetary amountA segment to specify a monetary amount associated with order, such as declared value, FOB value, etc. 0220 Segment Group 4: NAD-LOC-DOC-SG5-SG6A group of segments to identify a party, related references, locations, contacts and required documents. 0230 NAD, Name and addressA segment to identify the party's name, address and function, e.g. warehouse/distribution centre. 0240 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment to indicate locations where a specific function will be performed. 0250 DOC, Document/message detailsA segment to identify documents required of, by or for the party. 0260 Segment Group 5: RFF-DTMA group of segments to specify references related to the party. 0270 RFF, ReferenceA segment to identify a reference used by a party. 0280 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to indicate date and time relating to the reference. 0290 Segment Group 6: CTA-COMA group of segments identifying a contact and its communications related to the party. 0300 CTA, Contact informationA segment to identify a person or department within the party. 0310 COM, Communication contactA segment to identify a communication number of a person or department to whom communication should be directed. 0320 Segment Group 7: TDT-SG8A group of segments to indicate status details of the movement of goods such as mode and means of transport, locations, departure, and arrival date(s) and time(s). 0330 TDT, Transport informationA segment to indicate information related to a certain stage of the transport, such as mode, means and carrier. 0340 Segment Group 8: STS-LOC-DTM-SG9-SG10A group of segments indicating the status of transport and/or identifying an event and specifying relevant details 0350 STS, StatusA segment specifying the status relating to a certain stage of transport (e.g. loaded). 0360 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment to indicate locations such as transport's origin, destination, stop-off, etc. 0370 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment indicating date and time of the status or event. 0380 Segment Group 9: RFF-DTMA group of segments to specify a reference related to the status. 0390 RFF, ReferenceA segment identifying a reference relating to the status (e.g. House Bill of Lading number). 0400 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment indicating date and time of the reference. 0410 Segment Group 10: DOC-DTMA group of segments to specify a document and its associated date and time for a transport status. 0420 DOC, Document/message detailsA segment to specify document details related to the status code, such as indication which document is missing (status code: document missing). 0430 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to associate date and time with the prepared document. 0440 Segment Group 11: TOD-LOCA group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole HANMOV message 0450 TOD, Terms of delivery or transportThis segment is used to specify terms of delivery for the complete message 0460 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment identifying locations relevant to the terms of delivery e.g place of departure of border crossing point 0470 Segment Group 12: LIN-SG13A group of segments providing details of the individually handled product items. 0480 LIN, Line itemA segment identifying the product item being handled or the resulting product code after assembly or disassembly. 0490 Segment Group 13: STS-PIA-IMD-HAN-TCC-SG14-MEA-QTY-GIN-GIR-SG16-FTX-SG17-LOC-SG18 A group of segments indicating the line item status and/or identifying an event and specifying line items details. 0500 STS, StatusA segment specifying the status relating to a line item. 0510 PIA, Additional product idA segment providing additional product identification, e.g. EAN number. 0520 IMD, Item descriptionA segment to describe the product being handled. This segment should be used for products that cannot be identified by a product code or article number. 0530 HAN, Handling instructionsA segment to specify handling instructions specific to the product item in addition to and not overriding the handling instructions on message level. 0540 TCC, Charge/rate calculationsA segment to specify a charge associated with the product item, e.g. assembly charge. 0550 Segment Group 14: NAD-SG15A group of segments for identifying names and addresses and their functions. 0560 NAD, Name and addressA segment to identify the party's name, address and function, e.g. seller, buyer, inspecting party. It is recommended that where possible only the coded form of the party identification should be specified, e.g. when the buyer and seller know each other. 0570 Segment Group 15: CTA-COMA group of segments identifying a contact and its communications related to the party. 0580 CTA, Contact informationA segment to identify a person or department within a party. 0590 COM, Communication contactA segment to identify a communication number of a person or department to whom communication should be directed. 0600 MEA, MeasurementsA segment identifying physical measurements of the handled product item in original or unpacked form. 0610 QTY, QuantityA segment to give quantity information concerning the product. 0620 GIN, Goods identity numberA segment providing identity numbers of the goods being handled, e.g. serial numbers for assembled products. 0630 GIR, Related identification numbersA segment providing sets of related identification numbers for a product item, e.g. in case of assembly (disassembly) engine number, chassis number and transmission number for a vehicle. 0640 Segment Group 16: DTM-QTYA group of segments indicating the status and/or identifying date/time information related to the product item and specifying quantity of items. 0650 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment providing date/time information related to the product item, e.g. production date. 0660 QTY, QuantityA segment to give quantity information concerning the product. 0670 FTX, Free textA segment to specify free form or processable information, which further clarifies, when required, the product item. In computer-to-computer exchanges free form text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0680 Segment Group 17: RFF-DTMA group of segments to give reference numbers and dates. 0690 RFF, ReferenceA segment identifying a reference related to the product item and/or a reference as a pointer to the goods item number in the GID group. 0700 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to specify date/time/period relating to the reference. 0710 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment identifying a specific location, e.g. within the warehouse/distribution center. 0720 Segment Group 18: PAC-MEA-QTY-SG19A group of segments providing details how the product item is packed, such as number and type of packages, physical measurements and quantities. 0730 PAC, PackageA segment to describe packaging details for the product item. 0740 MEA, MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of packages. 0750 QTY, QuantityA segment to specify a quantity of products per package. 0760 Segment Group 19: PCI-GINA group of segments identifying one specific package or a number of packages, their marks and numbers. 0770 PCI, Package identificationA segment specifying marking and labels used on individual packages or a range of packages. 0780 GIN, Goods identity numberA segment providing identification numbers being applied to the packages handled. 0790 Segment Group 20: GID-HAN-CST-TMP-RNG-LOC-MOA-PIA-FTX-NAD-MEA-DIM-RFF-PCI-SG21-SGP-TCC-SG22 A group of segments to describe the goods items for which transport is undertaken. 0800 GID, Goods item detailsA segment to identify a goods item for which handling is specified. A goods item can be identified at up to three levels of packaging. 0810 HAN, Handling instructionsA segment to specify handling instructions specific to the goods item in addition to and not overriding the handling instructions on message level. 0820 CST, Customs status of goodsA segment to specify goods in terms of customs identities. 0830 TMP, TemperatureA segment to specify temperature settings for a goods item. 0840 RNG, Range detailsA segment to specify temperature range settings for a goods item. 0850 LOC, Place/location identificationA segment identifying specific locations, e.g. within the warehouse/distribution center. 0860 MOA, Monetary amountA segment to specify monetary amounts associated with a goods item, such as declared value, FOB value, etc. 0870 PIA, Additional product idA segment to specify article numbers, e.g. in case of repackaging. 0880 FTX, Free textA segment to specify processable supplementary information relating to the goods item, e.g. goods description. 0890 NAD, Name and addressA segment to specify an address of a place of collection or delivery or inspecting party for a goods item. 0900 MEA, MeasurementsA segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, applicable to a goods item. 0910 DIM, DimensionsA segment to specify dimensions applicable to a goods item. 0920 RFF, ReferenceA segment to identify references to a goods item. 0930 PCI, Package identificationA segment to specify marks and numbers of a goods item. 0940 Segment Group 21: DOC-DTMA group of segments to specify documents and associated date(s) and time(s) for a goods item. 0950 DOC, Document/message detailsA segment to specify a document prepared for a goods item. 0960 DTM, Date/time/periodA segment to associate date and time with the prepared document. 0970 SGP, Split goods placementA segment to identify the equipment in which goods are loaded. 0980 TCC, Charge/rate calculationsA segment to specify charge associated with the goods item. 0990 Segment Group 22: DGS-FTX-MEAA group of segments to specify dangerous goods details related to the goods item. One goods item may be in different dangerous goods classes. 1000 DGS, Dangerous goodsA segment to indicate the class of dangerous goods, packing group, etc. 1010 FTX, Free textA segment to specify the dangerous goods technical name and to specify any additional dangerous goods information. 1020 MEA, MeasurementsA segment to specify measurements of that portion of the dangerous goods in the goods item. 1030 Segment Group 23: EQD-EQN-SEL-EQA-RFFA group of segments to specify equipment in which goods are loaded. 1040 EQD, Equipment detailsA segment to specify equipment and equipment size and type used in the transport. 1050 EQN, Number of unitsA segment to identify the number of pieces of equipment. 1060 SEL, Seal numberA segment to identify seal and seal issuer associated with the equipment. 1070 EQA, Attached equipmentA segment to identify attached or related equipment such as chassis attached to a container. 1080 RFF, ReferenceA segment to specify a reference number to equipment 1090 UNT, Message trailerA 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. 4.2. Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag)
4.3. Message structure4.3.1. Segment table
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