COSTOR-DETAIL

EDIFACT container stuffing/stripping order.

Definition

COSTOR structure: UNH, BGM (order type), DTM (planned date), TDT (transport details if known), NAD (parties: forwarder, terminal, depot), GDS (goods details for stuffing), GID (container/item details), EQD (equipment details), HAN (handling instructions), DGS (dangerous goods if applicable), MEA. Implemented by CFS (Container Freight Stations), empty container depots, distribution centres. Used notably Asia-Europe and trans-Atlantic routes.

Origin

COSTOR published EDIFACT D.93A by UN/CEFACT ; stabilised D.95B ; active version D.16B+ ; annual Maritime sub-WG updates.

Example in context

A Kuehne+Nagel forwarder transmits COSTOR to Hamburg CFS for stuffing 20 MAEU containers with detailed handling and dangerous goods orders.

Related terms

• COREOR detail — other container message.