SHIPPING OPERATIONS INFORMATION SYSTEM--STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS

This report describes recommended standards to be utilized by U.S. flag carriers in the development and documentation of computer program modules implemented as part of the joint MarAd/Industry Shipping Operations Information System program. These standards include data element codes such as commodity codes, location codes, patron codes, port codes and carrier codes.

• Corporate Authors:

  Computer Sciences Corporation

  6565 Arlington Boulevard
  Falls Church, VA  United States  22046
• Authors:
  • Ruthling, C
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coding systems; Commodity classification; Computer programs; Freight documents; Freight transportation; Information processing; Information systems; Shipping
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo management; Computer programs (Shipping operations); Shipping codes; Shipping operations information systems
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172373
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: Tech Study
• Contract Numbers: MA 2-32238
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM