EDI IFTMCA Specification
A message conveying prior notification of a consignmentdelivery, including non-hazardous and hazardous consignmentdetails, for subsequent shipment and/or consolidation, orconveying a consignment advice for insurance from the partyissuing a transport instruction or from the party issuing atransport contract to the insurer and/or the insuranceintermediary. The message can also be used to confirm evidenceof insurance, issued by the insurer to the shipper, bank orother third party (insurance certificate or policy).