EDI IFCSUM Forwarding and consolidation summary message

EDI IFCSUM Format

EDI IFCSUM Specification

A message to be used for consolidation purposes from a partyarranging forwarding and transport services to the party forwhich the transport of the consolidated cargo is destined.The message can be used to exchange information concerning theconsolidated cargo between forwarders, carriers and agentsenabling those parties to handle the consignments included inthis consolidation.In addition it can be used for a collection of consignmentsoriginating from one shipper for forwarding and transportservices.In addition it can be used for an advice of insurance relatedto a consolidation of consignments if the insured is the partyarranging forwarding and transport services.

Sources

Accredited Standards Committee X12. ASC X12 Standard [Table Data]. Data Interchange Standards Association, Inc., Falls Church, VA. http://www.x12.org