Element
transportServiceCategoryType
 
Diagram
 
Occurrence:
0
..
1
 
Scheme-Status:
O
 
Type:
ecom_common:TransportServiceCategoryCodeType
 
   
   
Definition:
A code specifying a type of category for this transport service.
   
GDD URN:
   
 
Applicable Codes:
 
Code
Code Name
Code Description
 
10
Maritime transport
This code should be used whenever the transport vehicle completes any part of ist journey by sea.
 
20
Rail transport
Rail transport
 
30
Road transport
Road transport
 
40
Air transport
Air transport
 
50
Mail
(Actual mode of transport unknown) - This code is provided for practical reasons, despite the fact that mail is not a genuine mode of transport. In many countries, the value of merchandise exported by mail is considerable, but the exporter or importer concerned would be unable to state by which mode postal items had passed the national border.
 
60
Multimodal transport
This code is used when goods are carried to their destination by at least two different modes on the basis of one transport contract. (Local pick-up and delivery of goods out in the performance of a unimodal transport contract shall not be considered as multimodal transport.)
 
70
Fixed transport installations
This code applies to installations for continuous transport such as pipelines, ropeways and electric power lines.
 
80
Inland water transport
This code is used only where carriage is effected entirely by inland water transport.
 
100
Courier service (GS1 Code)
A courier service used to collect and deliver a consignment to its destination.
 
Status: M=Mandatory, C=Conditional, R=Required, O=Optional, A=Advised, D=Dependent