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8179 Transport means description code [C]
Desc: Code specifying the means of transport.
Repr: an..8
Note:
1 Use UN/ECE recommendation 28.
Code Values:
X 1 Barge chemical tanker
A barge equipped to transport liquid chemicals.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 2 Coaster chemical tanker
A coaster vessel equipped to transport liquid chemicals.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 3 Dry bulk carrier
Vessel designed to carry dry bulk (expellers).
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 4 Deep sea chemical tanker
An ocean-going vessel equipped to transport liquid
chemicals.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 5 Gas tanker
A vessel equipped to transport gas.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 6 Aircraft
A machine capable of flight.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 7 Car with caravan
A caravan towed by a car.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 8 Container ship
Vessel capable of carrying containers and other cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 9 Exceptional transport
Transport for which common characteristics are not
applicable (e.g. big transformers requiring special
wagons, special tackles, special routing etc.).
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 10 Bus
To specify that the means of transportation is a bus.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 11 Ship
A large vessel navigating deep water.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 12 Ship tanker
A large vessel equipped to transport liquids.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 13 Ocean vessel
An ocean-going vessel that is not a ship.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 15 Taxi
A means of transport identification code indicating a
taxi.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 16 Barge
A category of boat used to transport material over
water.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 17 Customer determined means of transport
The type of means of transport is to be determined by
the customer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 18 Seller determined means of transport
The type of means of transport is to be determined by
the seller.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 19 Tip-up truck
A truck capable of tipping up in order to deliver its
load.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 20 Furniture truck
A truck used explicitly for the conveyance of furniture.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 21 Rail tanker
A rail wagon equipped to transport liquids.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 22 Rail silo tanker
Self explanatory.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.04B.
X 23 Rail bulk car
A rail wagon equipped to transport bulk cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 24 Customer rail tanker
A customer-owned rail wagon equipped to transport
liquids.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 25 Rail express
Description to be provided.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.04B.
X 26 Tip-up articulated truck
An articulated truck capable of tipping up in order to
deliver its load.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 27 Rigid truck with tank
A rigid truck fitted with a tank capable of carrying
liquids or bulk goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 28 Refrigerated truck and trailer
A combined truck and trailer equipped to maintain
refrigerated temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 29 Freezer truck and trailer
A combined truck and trailer equipped to maintain
freezing temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 30 Tautliner 25 tonne, combined with 90 cubic meter trailer
with removable roof
A truck with non-ridged sides, 25 tonne capacity
combined with a 90 cubic meter trailer with removable
roof.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 31 Truck
An automotive vehicle for hauling goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 32 Road tanker
An over-the-road tank trucker or trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 33 Road silo tanker
Description to be provided.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.04B.
X 34 Tautliner truck
A truck with non-ridged sides.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 35 Truck/trailer with tilt
A truck and trailer combination with a tilting
capability.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 36 Pipeline
A line of pipes for conveying water, gas, oil, etc.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 37 Hydrant cart
Vehicle used at large airports with installed
distribution systems to make into-plane deliveries of
fuel; distinguished from other types of fuelling
vehicles.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 38 Car
Car.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 39 Tautliner truck with removable roof
A truck with non-ridged sides and removable roof.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 40 Truck with opening floor
A truck with an opening floor mechanism which is used to
discharge the cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 41 Freezer truck
A truck equipped to maintain freezing temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 42 Isothermic truck
A truck equipped to maintain controlled temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 43 Refrigerated truck
A truck equipped to maintain refrigerated temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 44 Freezer van
A small rigid covered vehicle for conveying frozen
goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 45 Isothermic van
A small rigid covered vehicle for conveying temperature
controlled goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 46 Refrigerated van
A small rigid covered vehicle for conveying refrigerated
goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 47 Bulk truck
A truck suitable for transporting bulk goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 48 Van
A small vehicle suitable for carrying small volume
loads.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 49 Roadrailer
Used for shipments that travel by multimodal rail or
highway trailer (roadrailer).
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 50 Passenger vessel
Vessel for carrying passengers.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 51 Cargo and passenger vessel
Vessel for carrying cargo and passengers.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 52 General cargo vessel
Vessel for carrying general cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 53 Crude oil tanker
Vessel for carrying crude oil.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 54 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier
Vessel for carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 55 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier
Vessel for carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 56 Grain carrier
Vessel for carrying grain.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 57 Timber or log carrier
Vessel for carrying timber or logs.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 58 Wood chip carrier
Vessel for carrying wood chips.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 59 Steel products vessel
Vessel for carrying steel products.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 60 Gravel vessel
Vessel for carrying gravel.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 61 Cement vessel
Vessel for carrying cement in bulk.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 62 Coal vessel
Vessel for carrying coal.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 63 Ore carrier
Vessel for carrying ore in bulk.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 64 Car carrier
Vessel for carrying complete cars and/or their knock-
down parts.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 65 Container only vessel
Vessel for carrying containers only.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 66 Roll on - roll off vessel
A vessel capable of carrying roll on - roll off cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 67 Ferry
A means of transport for carrying passengers and/or
vehicles on a regular basis.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 68 Fishing vessel
Vessel used in the catching of fish.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 69 Work vessel
A vessel engaged in "port and harbour work", which means
construction, improvement, maintenance or rehabilitation
of port and harbour facilities. Dredger, floating crane,
sand carrier with grab bucket are included in this type
of the means of transport.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 70 Patrol vessel
A vessel to patrol port or coastal area.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 71 Tug and/or push boat
A vessel to push and/or pull other vessels.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 72 Train with one wagon
A train with a single wagon used to carry goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 73 Train with more than one and less than 20 wagons
A train with more than one and less than 20 wagons used
to carry goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 74 Train with 20 or more wagons
A train with 20 or more wagons used to carry goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 75 Oil products tanker
A vessel for carrying products derived from crude oil.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 76 Training vessel
A vessel for learning maritime skills.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 77 Freezer truck and isothermic trailer
A combined freezer truck and isothermic trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 78 Isothermic truck and isothermic trailer
A truck and a trailer equipped to maintain controlled
temperatures.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 79 Refrigerated truck and isothermic trailer
A combined refrigerated truck and isothermic trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 80 Freezer truck and refrigerated trailer
A combined freezer truck and refrigerated trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 81 Isothermic truck and refrigerated trailer
A combined isothermic truck and refrigerated trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 82 Rigid truck with tank and tank trailer
A combined rigid truck with tank and tank trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 83 Bulk truck and tank trailer
A combined truck capable of carrying liquids or bulk
goods and a tank trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 84 Rigid truck with tank and bulk trailer
A combined rigid truck with tank and a trailer capable
of carrying liquids or bulk goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 85 Bulk truck and bulk trailer
A combined truck and a trailer both capable of carrying
liquids or bulk goods.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 86 Tautliner truck and extendable trailer
A combined tautliner truck and extendable trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 87 Tautliner truck with removable roof and extendable trailer
A combined tautliner truck with removable roof and
extendable trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 88 Truck with opening floor and extendable trailer
A combined truck with opening floor and extendable
trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 89 Bulk truck and extendable trailer
A combined truck capable of carrying liquids or bulk
goods and an extendable trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 90 Isothermic truck and freezer trailer
A combined isothermic truck and freezer trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 91 Refrigerated truck and freezer trailer
A combined refrigerated truck and freezer trailer.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 92 Tip-up truck and gondola trailer
A combined tip-up truck and gondola trailer. A gondola
trailer is a split level trailer suitable for the
transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 93 Tautliner truck and gondola trailer
A combined tautliner truck and gondola trailer. A
gondola trailer is a split level trailer suitable for
the transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 94 Tautliner truck with removable roof and gondola trailer
A combined tautliner truck with removable roof and
gondola trailer. A gondola trailer is a split level
trailer suitable for the transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 95 Truck with opening floor and gondola trailer
A combined truck with opening floor and gondola trailer.
A gondola trailer is a split level trailer suitable for
the transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 96 Bulk truck and gondola trailer
A combined truck capable of carrying liquids or bulk
goods and a gondola trailer. A gondola trailer is a
split level trailer suitable for the transport of heavy
machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 97 Tip-up truck and extendable gondola trailer
A combined tip-up truck with extendable gondola trailer.
An extendable gondola trailer is a trailer fitted with a
rear axle which can be extended to cater for variable
length and is suitable for the transport of heavy
machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 98 Tautliner truck and extendable gondola trailer
A combined tautliner truck and extendable gondola
trailer. An extendable gondola trailer is a trailer
fitted with a rear axle which can be extended to cater
for variable length and is suitable for the transport of
heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 99 Tautliner truck with removable roof and extendable gondola
trailer
A combined tautliner truck with removable roof and
extendable gondola trailer. An extendable gondola
trailer is a trailer fitted with a rear axle which can
be extended to cater for variable length and is suitable
for the transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 100 Truck with opening floor and extendable gondola trailer
A combined truck with opening floor and extendable
gondola trailer. An extendable gondola trailer is a
trailer fitted with a rear axle which can be extended to
cater for variable length and is suitable for the
transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 101 Bulk truck and extendable gondola trailer
A combined truck capable of carrying liquids or bulk
goods and a extendable gondola trailer. An extendable
gondola trailer is a trailer fitted with a rear axle
which can be extended to cater for variable length and
is suitable for the transport of heavy machinery.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 102 Tip-up truck and trailer with opening floor
A combined tip-up truck and trailer with opening floor.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 103 Tautliner truck and trailer with opening floor
A combined tautliner truck and trailer with opening
floor.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 104 Tautliner truck with removable roof and trailer with
opening floor
A combined tautliner truck with removable roof and
trailer with opening floor.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 105 Truck and trailer with opening floor
A combined truck and a trailer with an opening floor.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 106 Bulk truck and trailer with opening floor
A combined truck capable of carrying liquids or bulk
goods and a trailer with opening floor.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 107 Removal truck and trailer
A combined truck and trailer capable of carrying
household effects.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 108 Tautliner truck and removal trailer
A combined tautliner truck and trailer capable of
carrying household effects.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 109 Tautliner truck with removable roof and removal trailer
A combined tautliner truck with a removable roof and a
trailer capable of carrying household effects.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
X 110 Vessel, temperature controlled cargo
A vessel to carry temperature controlled cargo.
Note:
1. This code value will be removed effective with
directory D.06A.
Data Element Cross Reference
DataElement 8179 is used in the following Batch Composite Elements:
C001 C228
DataElement 8179 is used in the following Interactive Composite Elements:
E008 E961
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