Glossary of terms
General Terms
Term | Meaning |
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Active Refrigeration | Some product types need to have constant Active Refrigeration so that they do not spoil. Reefer containers that require Active Refrigeration are usually moved with a connected generator. |
API | Application Programming Interface. A B2B process for exchanging/presenting data. |
Baplie | A vessel manifest message that is sent from the Vessel Operator to the port. Import containers are loaded into the port system from the Baplie or Manifest file. |
B2B | Business to Business. PortConnect uses this to refer to messages that are sent electronically to/from PortConnect’s system and a user’s system. |
Booking Quanta | The number of containers (total and of each ISO type) specified in a booking. Pre-Advice cannot exceed the booking quanta of containers. |
Break Bulk | Break bulk cargo, also called general cargo, is goods that are stowed on board ships in individually counted units |
Bulk | Cargo that is shipped loosely and unpackaged in large quantities |
Business acknowledgement message | A message that PortConnect sends to users to indicate the status of a pre-advice submission |
Callback(s) | Event messages that PortConnect can send to users. Callbacks are sent via an API process. |
Carrier | Most commonly used to refer to Trucking Companies but can also be used to refer to Shipping Lines. |
CCA | Customs-controlled Areas (CCAs) are secure, controlled areas where Customs monitor or conduct activities. |
CEDO | Customs Export Delivery Order. A CEDO must applied for before Export containers can load onto a vessel. |
Datafeed | PortConnect receives container data from partner ports via Datafeed files |
DG | Dangerous Goods aka Hazardous goods. |
DTR | Domestic Transhipment Request. An electronic request to move uncleared cargo from one approved facility to another approved facility |
EDI | Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic interchange of business information using a standardized format. In Shipping this mostly refers to Edifact type messages. |
EDIFACT | United Nations/Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport is an international standard for electronic data interchange |
EMS Code | The EmS code refers to prevention and emergency procedures (Emergency Schedules), which ships carrying dangerous goods must live up to. The codes are divided into F codes for fire and S codes for spillage. |
Flatrack | A container type that has no side walls or roof. |
Freight Forwarder | An organisation that acts as an intermediary between Exporters/Importers, Shipping Lines and Trucking Companies. |
Functional acknowledgement message | A message that PortConnect sends to B2B users to indicate the status of a pre-advice submission |
Impediments | Stops or holds that restrict the movement of a container while it is at a port. |
Hazardous Class | Hazardous products are split into different classes.
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ISO Type | A code used to define a type of shipping container e.g. 2200 |
JSON | A message language used by the PortConnect APIs |
Line Clearance | An instruction from a Shipping Line to a Port that a container can be released from the port. |
Line Operator (LOP) | An organisation that arranges the movement of containers on Vessels. AKA Shipping Line |
Manifest | A vessel manifest message that is sent from the Vessel Operator to the port. Import containers are loaded into the port system from the Baplie or Manifest file. |
MFAG | Medical First Aid Guide. A code to represent what medical treatment should be provided after contact with a Dangerous Goods product. |
Notifications | Event messages that PortConnect can send to users. Notifications are sent via an XML/Email process. |
OOG | Out of Gauge. Some container types do not have sides or a top and products on the container can stick out of the standard container size (gauge). |
Partner Port | Ports that PortConnect has an agreement to work with. |
Platform container | Platform containers have an extremely strong bottom construction and come without roof, door or sides |
Pre-Advice | A message sent to the Port with the details of a container to be delivered to the port. |
Reefer | A refrigerated container type. |
Shipper | The owner of the cargo or the person exporting the goods. e.g. Fonterra |
Shipping Line | An organisation that arranges the movement of containers on Vessels. AKA Line Operator |
Storage Pre-Advice | A message sent to Ports of Auckland with details of a container to be delivered to the POAL Link Facility. |
TEU | Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (e.g. there are two TEU in a 40 foot container). |
Trading Party | An organisation set up in PortConnect which users are linked to. |
Trucking Company | An organisation that arranges the movement of containers on Trucks. |
TSW | Trade Single Window - a system operated by Customs and MPI to manage clearances. |
VBS | Vehicle Booking System. This system allows ports to make slots available for trucking companies to book to pick up or drop off containers. |
VBS Slot | The window of time for a truck to pick up or drop off a container |
Vessel Operator (VOP) | The specific Shipping Line that is managing/operating a Vessel. Each vessel visit will have one Vessel Operator and one of more Shipping Lines or LOPs on the vessel. E.g. on vessel ‘Olivia Maersk’, Maersk is the Vessel Operator and also a Line Operator while Hamburg Sud is just a Line Operator |
XML | A message language used by PortConnect for B2B processes including Pre-Advice and Notifications |
UN Code | This usually refers to a UN Dangerous Goods code. UN Codes are associated with different Hazardous Classes. |
UN LoCode | A UN defined list of Location Codes starting with the country code followed by a more specific location eg. NZAKL, NZTRG, JPTKO |
EDI Specific Terms
Term | Meaning |
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COARRI | Ship exchange message - load or discharge. |
CODECO | Gate movement message |
COPARN | Export Booking message. Instruction to Receive/Deliver message. |
COPINO | Pre-Advice message |
COPRAR | Load/Discharge Instruction message |
COREOR | Shipping line clearance message |
CUSRES | Customer release message. Applies to imports. |
VERMAS | Verified Gross Mass weight confirmation message |
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