Change Indicators

* 8053  Equipment qualifier                                        [C]

  Desc: Code identifying type of equipment.

  Repr: an..3

   AA     Ground equipment
             Ground equipment being fuelled or serviced.
   AB     Chain
             Chain used in the securing of cargo.
   AD     Temperature recorder
             Temperature recorder to provide a record of the actual
             temperature.
   AE     Body trailer
             The part of the vehicle where the cargo is loaded.
+  AG     Slipsheet
             A cardboard platform used for holding product for storage
             or transportation.
+  AH     No special equipment needed
             A code to indicate that there is no special equipment
             needed.
+  AI     Vessel hold
             A compartment forming part of a transport vessel.
   BL     Blocks
             A piece of equipment that is normally a piece of wood to
             fix cargo (e.g. coils) during transport.
   BPN    Box pallet non exchangeable
             Self explanatory.
   BPY    Box pallet EUR Y non exchangeable
             Self explanatory.
   BR     Barge
             Flat bottomed inland cargo vessel for canals and rivers
             with or without own propulsion for the purpose of
             transported goods. (Synonym: Lighter).
   BX     Boxcar
             Description to be provided.
   CH     Chassis
             A wheeled carriage onto which an ocean container is
             mounted for inland conveyance.
   CN     Container
             Equipment item as defined by ISO for transport. It must
             be of: A) permanent character, strong enough for repeated
             use; B) designed to facilitate the carriage of goods, by
             one or more modes of transport, without intermediate
             reloading; C) fitted with devices for its ready handling,
             particularly.
   DPA    Deadlight (panel)
             Self explanatory.
   EFP    Exchangeable EUR flat pallet
             Self explanatory.
   EYP    Exchangeable EUR Y box pallet
             Self explanatory.
   FPN    Flat pallet EUR non exchangeable
             Self explanatory.
   FPR    Flat pallet (railway property) non exchangeable
             Self explanatory.
   FSU    Forked support
             Self explanatory.
   LAR    Lashing rope
             Self explanatory.
   LU     Load/unload device on equipment
             A mechanical device used in the loading and/or unloading
             of cargo into and from transport equipment.
   MPA    Movable panel
             Self explanatory.
   PA     Pallet
             A platform on which goods can be stacked in order to
             facilitate the movement by a forklift or sling.
   PBP    Identified private box pallet
             Self explanatory.
   PFP    Identified private flat pallet
             Self explanatory.
   PL     Platform
             A piece of equipment normally having a flat surface, or
             prepared for carrying cargo with a specific shape.
   PPA    Protecting panel
             Self explanatory.
   PST    Portable stove
             Self explanatory.
   RF     Flat car
             Description to be provided.
   RG     Reefer generator
             A generator used to control the temperature in
             temperature-controlled transport equipment.
   RGF    Ground facility
             Storage tank or facility capable of receiving shipment of
             goods or commodity.
   RO     Rope
             Rope used in the securing of cargo.
   RR     Rail car
             [8320] Registered identification number of railway wagon
             (CIM 19).
   SCA    Small container category A
             Self explanatory.
   SCB    Small container category B
             Self explanatory.
   SCC    Small container category C
             Self explanatory.
   SFA    Stiffening ring of frame
             Self explanatory.
   SPP    Identified special pallet
             Self explanatory.
   STR    Strap
             Self explanatory.
   SW     Swap body
             Rectangular equipment unit without wheels, which can be
             mounted on a chassis or positioned on legs.
   TE     Trailer
             A vehicle without motive power, designed for the carriage
             of cargo and to be towed by a motor vehicle.
   TP     Tarpaulin
             Waterproof material, e.g. canvas, to spread over cargo to
             protect it from getting wet.
   TS     Tackles
             [8030] Identification marks and numbers of loading tackle
             used (sheets, ropes, chains, etc..), as specified in DCU
             9 to CIM Article 13; and of containers, as specified in
             Articles 5 and 10 of Annex III to CIM (CIM 17).
   TSU    Tarpaulin support
             Self explanatory.
   UL     ULD (Unit load device)
             An aircraft container or pallet.