scope:

This specification provides the definition of the Bayplan/Stowage Plan Occupied and Empty Locations Message (BAPLIE) to be used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between partners involved in Administration, Commerce and Transport. A message to transmit information about equipment and goods on a means of transport, including their location on the means of transport. The message can be exchange between (liner's) agents, tonnage centres, stevedores and ships masters/operators (see section A.2 for more details).