scope:

This International Standard specifies general communication elements for container equipment data exchange (CEDEX).

ISO 9897-6 establishes a guideline of data elements for transmission between container terminal or container depot computer systems and host computer systems. The purpose is to provide transmission of accurate and complete container maintenance and repair data to ensure efficiency and accountability [audit trail] related to such activities. The guidelines are also intended to provide seamless integration with any other standard data for transmission to single or multiple remote host[s] as well as simple ex-/import processes within a system and/or between systems.

IMPORTANT The data elements contained in this standard are supplement to the generic codes as contained in other parts of ISO 9897 and includes therefore the necessary data for the transmission of specific information related to refrigerated containers, tank containers, chassis, etc. These data elements are provided to control data transmission as well as to identify: equipment manufacturer, model designation, serial number, spare part number, etc. This allows users of the ISO 9897 to designate same component codes for different manufacturer's equipment and co-relate with each manufacturer's specific spare part numbers, as an example.

It consists of

- Data element directory for the development of messages;

- Message structure guideline for data transmission

This International Standard applies to all freight containers covered by International Standards ISO 668. Part 1 to 5 of ISO 1496, and ISO 8323 and should, wherever appropriate and practicable, also be applied to freight containers other than those covered by these International Standards as well as other types of container related equipment such as chassis, etc.

This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with the following standards:

ISO 9897-1, Freight containers - Container equipment data exchange (CELDEX) - Part 1: General purpose containers

ISO 9897-2, Freight containers-container equipment data exchange (CEDEX)-Part2:Refrigerated containers

ISO 9897-3, Freight containers - equipment data exchange (CEDEX)-Part 3: Tank containers

ISO 9897-4, Freight containers - equipment data exchange (CEDEX)- Part 4: Special purpose containers

ISO 9897-5, Freight containers - Container equipment data exchange (CEDEX) - Part5: chassis

It is intended for business entities for use in communications relating to freight container transactions.

The content of the message sets in this designed to provide simple interface with the UN/CEFACT message published as the United Nations Directories for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport (UN/EDIFACT message sets), Joint Transport Group (JM4). The relevant Directory is DESTIM.

It is intended for business entities for use in communication relating to freight container transactions.