UN/LOCODE
UN/LOCODE is the five-character location code maintained by UNECE for ports, airports and other trade locations. The first two letters are the ISO country code and the last three identify the place. Indonesian examples are IDTPP (Tanjung Priok), IDSUB (Surabaya), IDBLW (Belawan), IDSRG (Semarang) and IDMAK (Makassar). Bookings, B/Ls, EDI messages and bay plans all use it. Use the correct code, not just a city name, to avoid misrouting.
Related terms
- Port of Loading (POL)
The port of loading (POL) is the port where cargo is loaded onto the main ocean vessel named on the B/L, for example Tanjung Priok (IDTPP) or Tanjung Perak (IDSUB).
- Port of Discharge (POD)
The port of discharge (POD) is the port where cargo is unloaded from the main vessel, as shown on the B/L.
- BAPLIE (Bayplan/Stowage Plan Occupied and Empty Locations Message)
BAPLIE is a UN/EDIFACT electronic message maintained by SMDG for exchanging bay plan data between shipping lines, terminals and planners.