Download PSAA Guidelines: COPARN

The Container Announcement Instructions Message (COPARN)
The COPARN message is sent by the shipping agent to the container terminal operator/depot.
In Antwerp, PSA Antwerp can have both functions, which means that PSA Antwerp is to be
considered as a terminal operator/depot. The message can be used for import, export and
logistic movements. This message is the order for the release of empty containers,
announcement of the delivery of full or empty containers to the terminal. When it concerns a
release of containers, the shipping agent reports to the terminal operator that one or more
containers will be collected on a later date. In case of an announcement, the shipping agent
announces to the terminal operator that full or empty containers will be brought to the terminal
whether or not with the intention to be exported.
SEGMENT TABLE
UNB
UNH Message header
BGM Beginning of message
RFF Reference
Header
TDT
RFF
NAD
EQD
RFF
EQN
DTM
LOC
MEA
DIM
TMP
RNG
FTX
DGS
FTX
Details of transport
Reference
Name and address
Equipment details
Reference
Number of units
Date/time period
Place/location identification
Measurements
Dimensions
Temperature
Range details
Free text
Dangerous goods
Free text
Body
CNT
UNT
UNZ
Control total
Message trailer
Trailer
PSA ANTWERP GUIDELINES COPARN
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