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What is COPRAR?

COPRAR (Container Status Message) is a UN/EDIFACT standard used by terminals and shipping lines to communicate container status updates. These messages contain critical information about container availability, customs release dates, and terminal locations.

Operations teams receive multiple COPRAR messages daily, each containing status codes that indicate whether a container is ready for pickup, still in transit, or on hold. Manually reading through these messages is time-consuming and error-prone.

What is ANSI X12 315?

ANSI X12 315 (Status Information) is an EDI transaction set used in North American logistics to communicate container and shipment status events. These messages track container movements, gate events, and availability status.

Unlike COPRAR, ANSI 315 uses a different segment structure, making it challenging for teams to quickly identify which containers are ready for pickup. ContainerReady automatically detects and parses both formats.

What is CODECO?

CODECO (Container Gate-In / Gate-Out) is a UN/EDIFACT message type that specifically tracks container gate movements at terminals. These messages tell you exactly when a container entered (Gate-In) or left (Gate-Out) the terminal.

Gate-Out confirmation is critical for logistics teams because it means the container has physically left the terminal and is available for delivery. This is your signal to dispatch drivers and avoid terminal waiting times.

Common Pickup Mistakes That Cause Demurrage

Operations teams lose money every day due to avoidable demurrage charges. Here are the most common mistakes:

• Missing release dates: Not identifying containers that became available today
• Reading wrong status codes: Confusing "Loaded" (status 3) with "Ready for Pickup" (status 5)
• Gate-Out confusion: Not recognizing when a container has actually gated out
• Terminal location errors: Missing which terminal a container is at
• Manual scanning delays: Taking too long to read through EDI files, causing missed pickups

Why ContainerReady is Faster Than Manual Reading

ContainerReady eliminates the need to manually scan EDI files. Instead of reading through hundreds of lines of EDI segments, you get an instant dashboard showing:

• Containers ready for pickup today (sorted by age)
• Containers on hold or waiting (with expected arrival dates)
• Gate-Out confirmations from CODECO messages
• Terminal locations and customs release dates

This saves operations teams 10-30 minutes per day and reduces demurrage risk by ensuring no ready containers are missed.