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Electronic instructions for the carrier in the UN/EDIFACT format.

"A message from the party issuing an instruction regarding forwarding/transport services for a consignment under conditions agreed, to the party arranging the forwarding and/or transport services."

Use Cases

• Shipper sends EDIFACT Firm Booking (IFTMBF) to Freight Forwarder or Carrier
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier responds with EDIFACT Booking Confirmation (IFTMBC)
• Shipper sends EDIFACT Instruction (IFTMIN) to Carrier
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Customs Declaration (CUSDEC) or EDIFACT Customs Express Consignment Declaration (CUSEXP) to customs
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier provides multiple EDIFACT Instruction (IFTSTA) updates to Shipper or Consignee
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Arrival Notice (IFTMAN) to Shipper or Consignee
• Freight Forwarder or Carrier submits EDIFACT Instruction Contract Status (IFTMCS) to Shipper

IFTMIN is part of the International Forwarding and Transport Message set (IFTM). The EDI ANSI X12 equivalent is EDI 304 Shipping Instructions (Ocean).

Copyright

EDIFACT is Copyright United Nations. EDI

Hierarchy

ID	Name	Level	x
EDIFACT	EDI For Administration, Commerce and Trade	2	EDIFACT
IFTMIN	EDIFACT Instruction (IFTMIN)	3	IFTMIN

Term(s)

ID	Name	Clear	x
304	EDI 304 Shipping Instructions (Ocean)		304
EDI	Electronic Data Interchange		EDI

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