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Message Type : ITRRPT Version : D Release : 11A Contr. Agency: UN Revision : 4 Date : 2011-06-29 SOURCE: TBG1 Supply Chain CONTENTS In transit report detail message 0. INTRODUCTION 1. SCOPE 1.1 Functional definition 1.2 Field of application 1.3 Principles 2. REFERENCES 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 3.1 Standard terms and definitions 4. MESSAGE DEFINITION 4.1 Segment clarification 4.1.1 Header section 4.1.2 Detail section 4.1.3 Summary section 4.2 Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag) 4.3 Message structure 4.3.1 Segment table --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For general information on UN standard message types see UN Trade Data Interchange Directory, UNTDID, Part 4, Section 2.3, UN/ECE UNSM General Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0. INTRODUCTION This specification provides the definition of the In transit report detail message (ITRRPT) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Functional definition A message specifying to a delivery party, the details of goods within grouped consignments despatched by the delivering party. This message is used in a multi-step transportation process involving only consignors, grouping centres and consignees. A grouping centre (consolidation point) is a logistic point where goods are moved from one means of transport to another, to optimize transport cost. This message is not to be used to identify additional services related to the despatched goods (warehousing, packaging, etc.) which may be provided by the third party at the same location along with the Grouping service. 1.2 Field of application The In transit report detail 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 Principles An In Transit Report Detail message always relates to one or many Despatch Advice messages sent to the parties concerned. This message refers to the goods identified in the referenced Despatch Advice messages When the recipient of the message is a grouping centre the message allows the grouping centre to consolidate consignments received from one or more original consignors or other grouping centres and despatch them to another grouping centre or to the consignee. When the recipient of the message is the consignee, it allows the consignee to match this message with the corresponding Despatch Advice messages already received from the consignor(s). In case of differences, the message allows the consignee to identify variances caused by a split consignment or by missing goods. The Cargo/goods handling and movement message (HANMOV) has been designed to identify additional handling services related to the despatched goods, such as storage or (re-)packaging. An ITRRPT message specifies the details of despatched goods (possibly re-grouped), corresponding to one or more original despatch advices; the references to the consignment(s) by which they transported can be included (the seller's and buyer's perspective). The message does not necessarily provide full consignment details as required for transport purposes ( the carrier's perspective). The message refers to goods despatched on a single unit of transport (e.g. a single truck, a single railway wagon etc.). The sender of the message may be: . The consignor; in this case the message may refer to several buyers and consignees, but to only one seller. . A grouping centre; in this case the message may refer to several buyers, consignors, consignees and sellers. The recipient of the message may be: . A grouping centre; in this case the message may refer to several sellers, consignors, consignees and buyers. . The consignee; in this case the message may refer to several sellers, but only one buyer and one consignee. The following diagram illustrates the information flows. INFORMATION FLOWS +--------------------------------->---------------------------+ | DESADV 1 | | DESADV 2 | | +---------->----------------------------+ | | | -----------------------------------+| | | | | DESADV 3 +---------->----+|| | | | | | DESADV 4 ||| | +------------+ +---|---|----+ +------------+ ||| | | consignor 1| | consignor 2| +--| consignor 3| ||| | +------------+ +------------+ | +------------+ ||| | | | | | ||| | ITRRPT a ITRRPT b ITRRPT c DESADV 5 ||| | | | | | ||| | (DESADV1) (DESADV2+3) (DESADV4+5) | ||| | | | +---<----+ | ||| | | +-----------------+ +-----------+ ||| | | |GROUPING CENTER 1| |CONSIGNEE | ||| | | +-----------------+ |FACTORY 1 | ||| | V | | +-----------+ ||| | | | | | ||| | | ITRRPT d +-------------->+ ||| | | (DES|ADV2+3+4) ITRRPT e ||| | | V (DESADV 5) ||| | +-----------------+ +------------+ ||| | |GROUPING CENTER 2|--------------->----| CONSIGNEE |--<--+|| | +-----------------+ ITRRPT f | FACTORY 2 |--<---+| | | (DESADV3+4) +------------+ | | | | | | +-------------+ | | +------------------->-------------|CONSIGNEE | | | ITRRPT a |ADVANCED |--<---+ | (DESADV1+2) |WAREHOUSE 3 |--<-----+ +-------------+ Remarks; - The indication (DESADVn) below ITRRPT n indicates that the ITRRPT message match the corresponding DESADV directly sent to the consignee. - The material flow corresponds to the ITRRPT message flow. 2. REFERENCES See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 1. 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 3.1 Standard terms and definitions See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.3 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction, Section 2. 4. MESSAGE DEFINITION 4.1 Segment clarification This section should be read in conjunction with the segment table which indicates mandatory, conditional and repeating requirements. The following guidelines and principles apply to the whole message and are intended to facilitate the understanding and implementation of the message: All specified dates/times should be in the format 'ccyymmdd'/'hhmm' unless all parties involved in the transaction agree that there is a functional requirement for an alternative format. Periods should be specified as whole numbers representing the required period as indicated in the format qualifier (weeks, months, etc.) Where a choice of code or text is given only the code element should be used wherever possible. Care must be taken to avoid the conflicting use of qualifiers. Free text information within the message should be avoided as this inhibits automatic processing. 4.1.1 Header section Information to be provided in the Header section: 0010 UNH, Message header A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the In transit report detail message is ITRRPT. Note: In transit report detail messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 ITRRPT 0052 D 0054 11A 0051 UN 0020 BGM, Beginning of message A segment to indicate the type and function of the In Transit Report Detail message and to transmit its unique identifying number. 0030 DTM, Date/time/period A segment specifying dates and, or time and, or period relevant to the whole message. The DTM segment shall be used at least once to specify the date and where relevant the time of the message. 0040 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying dimensions relevant for the entire consignment such as the total weight and volume of the goods. 0050 CUX, Currencies This segment is used to specify currencies and relevant details for the rate of exchange. 0060 Segment group 1: RFF-DTM A group of segments referencing documents relating to the whole message, and when necessary their dates. 0070 RFF, Reference A segment for referencing documents relating to the whole message, e.g. way bill. 0080 DTM, Date/time/period Date and, or time and, or period of the referred document. 0090 Segment group 2: NAD-LOC-SG3-SG4 A group of segments identifying names, addresses and locations relevant to the whole message. 0100 NAD, Name and address A segment for identifying names and addresses and their functions relevant for the whole message. Identification of the parties involved is recommended for the In Transit Grouping message. They are to be given in the NAD segment. 0110 LOC, Place/location identification A segment indicating more details regarding specific places or locations, e.g. internal site and, or building number. 0120 Segment group 3: RFF-DTM A group of segment giving references relating to the identified party and when necessary their dates. 0130 RFF, Reference A segment giving references relating to the identified party. 0140 DTM, Date/time/period Date and, or time and, or period of the referred document. 0150 Segment group 4: CTA-COM A group of segments to identify person, function, department and appropriate numbers to whom communication should be directed. 0160 CTA, Contact information A segment to identify person, function, department to whom communication should be directed. 0170 COM, Communication contact Identify communication types and numbers for person, function, department identified in the CTA segment. 0180 Segment group 5: TDT-PCD-SG6 A group of segments specifying details of the mode and means of transport and the percentage of its capacity used by the grouped consignment. 0190 TDT, Transport information A segment specifying the carriage, mode and means of transport and its identification. 0200 PCD, Percentage details A segment indicating the utilized capacity of the means of transport. 0210 Segment group 6: LOC-DTM A group of segments giving relevant transport nodes. 0220 LOC, Place/location identification A segment indicating relevant transport nodes. 0230 DTM, Date/time/period A segment giving the date and, or time and, or period information of departure and, or arrival for the specified location. 0240 Segment group 7: EQD-MEA-SEL-EQA-PCD-SG8 A group of segments describing the characteristics of the equipment used for the transportation of goods and where relevant how they are handled. 0250 EQD, Equipment details A segment to define information regarding equipment used. 0260 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying the physical measurements of the equipment. 0270 SEL, Seal number A segment specifying a seal number connected to a specific equipment named in the EQD segment. 0280 EQA, Attached equipment A segment identifying equipment either attached to the equipment described in the EQD segment above. This attached equipment may be further defined in a subsequent EQD segment. 0290 PCD, Percentage details A segment indicating the utilized capacity of the equipment. 0300 Segment group 8: HAN-FTX A group of segments providing information on hazardous goods and their handling. 0310 HAN, Handling instructions A segment providing handling instruction or notification of hazardous materials, or both, in the specified equipment. 0320 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification on hazardous goods and their handling. 4.1.2 Detail section Information to be provided in the Detail section: 0330 Segment group 9: GEI-CDI-DTM-ALI-MEA-MOA-SG10-SG11-SG14-SG15 A group of segments giving details of a set of goods originally described in a single Despatch Advice directly sent to the consignee (see the flow diagram in section 1.3 Principles). 0340 GEI, Processing information A segment used to indicate the start of a loop related to a given original despatch using data element 7365 Processing indicator description code identifying a consignment driven process. 0350 CDI, Physical or logical state A segment used to indicate, if the original despatch has been split, and if yes which part of the original despatch is described (first, intermediate, last). 0360 DTM, Date/time/period A segment giving date and, or time and, or period relevant to the original loop of despatch. 0370 ALI, Additional information A segment indicating special conditions owing to origin, customs preference or commercial factors. 0380 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying dimension of the set of goods as detailed in the segment group, such as weight and volume. 0390 MOA, Monetary amount A segment specifying the packing and transport costs applicable to the despatch for customs clearance. 0400 Segment group 10: RFF-DTM A group of segments giving references and where necessary their dates, relating to the specified goods, e.g. original despatch advice, contract number. 0410 RFF, Reference This segment must be used to refer to the original despatch advice number. It may also be used to give references related to the original despatch advice e.g. purchase order, delivery schedule message, import or export license. 0420 DTM, Date/time/period Date and, or time and, or period of the reference. 0430 Segment group 11: NAD-LOC-SG12-SG13 A group of segments identifying names and addresses, locations, and required supporting documents relevant to the goods as detailed in the GEI-group. 0440 NAD, Name and address A segment for specifying parties by their name, address and function, relevant to the referred goods, e.g. consignor, consignee, freight forwarder. 0450 LOC, Place/location identification A segment indicating specific location details for the specified party, e.g. internal site or building number. 0460 Segment group 12: RFF-DTM A group of segments giving references relevant to the specified party. 0470 RFF, Reference A segment for referencing documents relating to the party specified by the NAD segment. 0480 DTM, Date/time/period Date and, or time and, or period of the reference. 0490 Segment group 13: CTA-COM A group of segments to identify person, function, department and appropriate numbers to whom communication should be directed. 0500 CTA, Contact information A segment to identify person, function, department to whom communication should be directed. 0510 COM, Communication contact Identify communication types and numbers for person, function, department identified in CTA. 0520 Segment group 14: TOD-LOC-FTX A group of segments indicating terms of delivery. 0530 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport A segment indicating the terms of delivery for the referred goods. 0540 LOC, Place/location identification A segment indicating locations qualifying the terms of delivery. 0550 FTX, Free text Additional free text giving terms of delivery. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0560 Segment group 15: CPS-FTX-SG16-SG20 A group of segments providing details of all packages and, or despatched products. This segment group provides also the capability to give the hierarchical top-down relationship of all package levels. 0570 CPS, Consignment packing sequence To identify the sequence in which physical packing is presented in the consignment, and optionally to identify the hierarchical relationship between packing layers. 0580 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, to the packaging sequence. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0590 Segment group 16: PAC-MEA-QTY-SG17-SG18 A group of segments identifying, physical dimensions, marks and numbers, quantities, date and time information, handling information and information about packaging at this level. 0600 PAC, Package A segment specifying the number and type of package or physical units and the physical type of packaging for the despatched goods. 0610 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying measurements of the package. 0620 QTY, Quantity This segment identifies the quantity of items included in the package. Depending on the packaging level, these items are lower level packages or product at the lowest packaging level. 0630 Segment group 17: HAN-FTX A group of segments providing information on hazardous goods and handling. 0640 HAN, Handling instructions A segment providing instructions and notification of hazardous materials contained in the specified package. 0650 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, to hazardous goods and their handling. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0660 Segment group 18: PCI-RFF-CDI-DTM-SG19 A group of segments specifying markings and package numbers and the relevant conditions. 0670 PCI, Package identification A segment specifying markings and labels used on individual packages. 0680 RFF, Reference A segment for referencing the package identification e.g. master label number of the package containing all lower level packages identified in the subsequent GIN segment. 0690 CDI, Physical or logical state A segment to give conditions attached to the package referenced by the preceding RFF segment. 0700 DTM, Date/time/period A segment for date/time/period as related to the package, e.g. production date, expiry date, etc. 0710 Segment group 19: GIN-CDI-DLM A group of segments giving package identification numbers and where relevant delivery limitation information. 0720 GIN, Goods identity number A segment providing identity numbers being applied to the described packages. 0730 CDI, Physical or logical state An indicator to reflect specific condition valid for all packages identified by the actual GIN segment. 0740 DLM, Delivery limitations A segment to identify any limitation on delivery of goods e.g. hold until final approval by supplier. 0750 Segment group 20: LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-CDI-QTY-ALI-GIN-GIR-DTM-MOA- FTX-SG21-SG22-SG23 A group of segments providing details of the individual items contained in the packages. The segments ALI and MOA are only to be used in case they are needed for customs clearance. 0760 LIN, Line item A segment identifying the product. 0770 PIA, Additional product id A segment providing additional product identification. 0780 IMD, Item description A segment for describing the product. This segment should be used for products that cannot be identified by a product code or article number. 0790 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying physical measurements of the delivery product in original or unpacked form. 0800 CDI, Physical or logical state A segment to reflect specific conditions related to the product. 0810 QTY, Quantity A segment to give quantity information. 0820 ALI, Additional information A segment indicating that the product is subjected to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference, or commercial factors. 0830 GIN, Goods identity number A segment providing identity numbers applied to the product, e.g. serial numbers for assembled equipments. 0840 GIR, Related identification numbers A segment providing set of related identification numbers for the product, e.g. engine number, chassis number and transmission number for vehicle. 0850 DTM, Date/time/period A segment providing date and, or time information related to the product e.g. production date. 0860 MOA, Monetary amount A segment to provide the custom value of the product. 0870 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, to the product. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0880 Segment group 21: RFF-DTM A group of segments to give reference numbers and dates for the product. 0890 RFF, Reference A segment to provide references related to the product. 0900 DTM, Date/time/period A segment for date and, or time and, or period as related to the reference. 0910 Segment group 22: DGS-QTY-FTX A group of segments giving indication about dangerous goods. 0920 DGS, Dangerous goods A segment to indicate the class of dangerous goods. 0930 QTY, Quantity A segment to specify quantity of the given dangerous goods. 0940 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, to dangerous goods. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 0950 Segment group 23: PCI-CDI-DTM-QTY-MEA-SG24-SG25 A group of segments identifying one specific package or a number of packages, their marks and numbers, conditions, measurements, quantities, date and time information and handling instructions, used for specified product. 0960 PCI, Package identification A segment specifying marking and labels used on individual used on individual packages or a range of them. 0970 CDI, Physical or logical state A segment to give conditions attached to the corresponding packages. 0980 DTM, Date/time/period A segment indicating the date and, or time details relating to the goods in the package e.g. expiration date. 0990 QTY, Quantity A segment to specify quantity per package. 1000 MEA, Measurements A segment specifying physical measurements of packages. 1010 Segment group 24: GIN-CDI-DLM A group of segments giving package identification numbers and where relevant delivery limitation information. 1020 GIN, Goods identity number A segment providing identification numbers being applied to the packages. 1030 CDI, Physical or logical state A segment to give conditions attached to the package(s) identified in the GIN segment. 1040 DLM, Delivery limitations A segment to identify any limitation on delivery of goods e.g. hold until final approval by supplier. 1050 Segment group 25: HAN-FTX-GIN A group of segments providing information on hazardous material and handling. 1060 HAN, Handling instructions A segment providing information on handling and notification of hazardous materials. 1070 FTX, Free text A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, for hazardous materials. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually. 1080 GIN, Goods identity number A segment providing identification numbers being applied to the package. 4.1.3 Summary section Information to be provided in the Summary section: 1090 CNT, Control total A segment by which control totals may by provided by sender checking by receiver. 1100 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. 4.2 Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag) ALI Additional information BGM Beginning of message CDI Physical or logical state CNT Control total COM Communication contact CPS Consignment packing sequence CTA Contact information CUX Currencies DGS Dangerous goods DLM Delivery limitations DTM Date/time/period EQA Attached equipment EQD Equipment details FTX Free text GEI Processing information GIN Goods identity number GIR Related identification numbers HAN Handling instructions IMD Item description LIN Line item LOC Place/location identification MEA Measurements MOA Monetary amount NAD Name and address PAC Package PCD Percentage details PCI Package identification PIA Additional product id QTY Quantity RFF Reference SEL Seal number TDT Transport information TOD Terms of delivery or transport UNH Message header UNT Message trailer

4.3 Message structure 4.3.1 Segment table Pos Tag Name S R HEADER SECTION 0010 UNH Message header M 1 0020 BGM Beginning of message M 1 0030 DTM Date/time/period C 10 0040 MEA Measurements C 5 0050 CUX Currencies C 9 0060 ----- Segment group 1 ------------------ C 10---------------+ 0070 RFF Reference M 1 | 0080 DTM Date/time/period C 5----------------+ 0090 ----- Segment group 2 ------------------ C 10---------------+ 0100 NAD Name and address M 1 | 0110 LOC Place/location identification C 10 | | 0120 ----- Segment group 3 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0130 RFF Reference M 1 || 0140 DTM Date/time/period C 5---------------+| | 0150 ----- Segment group 4 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0160 CTA Contact information M 1 || 0170 COM Communication contact C 5---------------++ 0180 ----- Segment group 5 ------------------ C 10---------------+ 0190 TDT Transport information M 1 | 0200 PCD Percentage details C 5 | | 0210 ----- Segment group 6 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0220 LOC Place/location identification M 1 || 0230 DTM Date/time/period C 10--------------++ 0240 ----- Segment group 7 ------------------ C 10---------------+ 0250 EQD Equipment details M 1 | 0260 MEA Measurements C 5 | 0270 SEL Seal number C 99 | 0280 EQA Attached equipment C 5 | 0290 PCD Percentage details C 5 | | 0300 ----- Segment group 8 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0310 HAN Handling instructions M 1 || 0320 FTX Free text C 10--------------++ DETAIL SECTION 0330 ----- Segment group 9 ------------------ M 99---------------+ 0340 GEI Processing information M 1 | 0350 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 | 0360 DTM Date/time/period C 10 | 0370 ALI Additional information C 5 | 0380 MEA Measurements C 5 | 0390 MOA Monetary amount C 5 | | 0400 ----- Segment group 10 ------------------ M 10--------------+| 0410 RFF Reference M 1 || 0420 DTM Date/time/period C 1---------------+| | 0430 ----- Segment group 11 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0440 NAD Name and address M 1 || 0450 LOC Place/location identification C 10 || || 0460 ----- Segment group 12 ------------------ C 10-------------+|| 0470 RFF Reference M 1 ||| 0480 DTM Date/time/period C 1--------------+|| || 0490 ----- Segment group 13 ------------------ C 10-------------+|| 0500 CTA Contact information M 1 ||| 0510 COM Communication contact C 5--------------++| | 0520 ----- Segment group 14 ------------------ C 10--------------+| 0530 TOD Terms of delivery or transport M 1 || 0540 LOC Place/location identification C 5 || 0550 FTX Free text C 5---------------+| | 0560 ----- Segment group 15 ------------------ C 9999------------+| 0570 CPS Consignment packing sequence M 1 || 0580 FTX Free text C 5 || || 0590 ----- Segment group 16 ------------------ C 9999-----------+|| 0600 PAC Package M 1 ||| 0610 MEA Measurements C 10 ||| 0620 QTY Quantity C 10 ||| ||| 0630 ----- Segment group 17 ------------------ C 10------------+||| 0640 HAN Handling instructions M 1 |||| 0650 FTX Free text C 10------------+||| ||| 0660 ----- Segment group 18 ------------------ C 9999----------+||| 0670 PCI Package identification M 1 |||| 0680 RFF Reference C 1 |||| 0690 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 |||| 0700 DTM Date/time/period C 5 |||| |||| 0710 ----- Segment group 19 ------------------ C 99-----------+|||| 0720 GIN Goods identity number M 1 ||||| 0730 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 ||||| 0740 DLM Delivery limitations C 999----------+++|| || 0750 ----- Segment group 20 ------------------ C 1--------------+|| 0760 LIN Line item M 1 ||| 0770 PIA Additional product id C 10 ||| 0780 IMD Item description C 99 ||| 0790 MEA Measurements C 10 ||| 0800 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 ||| 0810 QTY Quantity C 10 ||| 0820 ALI Additional information C 10 ||| 0830 GIN Goods identity number C 999 ||| 0840 GIR Related identification numbers C 999 ||| 0850 DTM Date/time/period C 5 ||| 0860 MOA Monetary amount C 1 ||| 0870 FTX Free text C 5 ||| ||| 0880 ----- Segment group 21 ------------------ C 10------------+||| 0890 RFF Reference M 1 |||| 0900 DTM Date/time/period C 1-------------+||| ||| 0910 ----- Segment group 22 ------------------ C 10------------+||| 0920 DGS Dangerous goods M 1 |||| 0930 QTY Quantity C 1 |||| 0940 FTX Free text C 5-------------+||| ||| 0950 ----- Segment group 23 ------------------ C 9999----------+||| 0960 PCI Package identification M 1 |||| 0970 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 |||| 0980 DTM Date/time/period C 5 |||| 0990 QTY Quantity C 1 |||| 1000 MEA Measurements C 10 |||| |||| 1010 ----- Segment group 24 ------------------ C 10-----------+|||| 1020 GIN Goods identity number M 1 ||||| 1030 CDI Physical or logical state C 1 ||||| 1040 DLM Delivery limitations C 999----------+|||| |||| 1050 ----- Segment group 25 ------------------ C 10-----------+|||| 1060 HAN Handling instructions M 1 ||||| 1070 FTX Free text C 5 ||||| 1080 GIN Goods identity number C 9999---------+++++ SUMMARY SECTION 1090 CNT Control total C 1 1100 UNT Message trailer M 1

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