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Contents
General.................................................................................................................................................... 3
Highlights ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Process description ................................................................................................................................. 4
Process diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 5
WESTIM ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Transmission ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Log files ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Character Set..................................................................................................................................... 10
WESTIM sample ................................................................................................................................ 11
WESTIM Field sources ....................................................................................................................... 12
Allowed Codes....................................................................................................................................... 16
Material codes ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Damage codes ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Responsibiliy codes ............................................................................................................................... 18
Repair codes.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Location Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Component codes ................................................................................................................................. 20
Aliases ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Material codes .................................................................................................................................. 32
Damage codes ................................................................................................................................... 32
Repair codes...................................................................................................................................... 32
Component codes ............................................................................................................................. 32
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General
SMARTS is the M&R module of the Softship LIMA software suite for container carriers.
In 2011 NileDutch implemented the LIMA modules for quotation, booking, documentation,
invoicing, container logistics, demurrage and detention invoicing and for disbursement accounting.
In 2013 we will implement SMARTS.
SMARTS is a web based application that is fully integrated in the database of the LIMA suite. It will
cover the full administrative process of Maintenance and Repair of our container fleet, from
estimation through (auto) approval or survey to in- and out repair reporting and finally invoicing. All
estimates will be automatically checked against agreed tariffs and full repair history per container
will be stored in the database for easy consultation. All parties involved (repair providers, surveyors,
NileDutch HQ and NileDutch region- and local offices) will be using the same data.
SMARTS will replace the current system of email, excel spread sheets, local data storage and NDRS
reporting. We expect a considerable improvement in the time needed for the whole process whilst
also accuracy should improve through the enforcement of tariff matching. To achieve this it is
important that all our repair providers will use the SMARTS system, no exceptions.
Highlights
Following are some highlights of SMARTS:
No installation of software required, all that is needed is access to internet via a web
browser
All estimates are to be entered into SMARTS, also the ones under repair limit, including
cleaning, upgrading and PTI
Estimates under agreed repair limit will be automatically approved
Estimated above agreed repair limit will require photo’s to be added
Matching of estimates against tariffs will be enforced
In- and out repair actions are also to be reported in SMARTS
Pre-invoicing process will be similar but done on basis of SMARTS data
Only containers that have been reported out-repair will be included in pre-invoicing
Invoices will only be paid when based on the SMARTS pre-invoice
Repair providers have a choice to do data entry manually or via WESTIM EDIFACT, or a
combination
Codes are based on ISO CEDEX codes
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Process description
The process can be verbally described as follows:
Repair Provider (RP) receives empty container and enters damage data in local system
RP calculates estimate in local system
RP enters estimate into SMARTS (either manually or via WESTIM)
If estimates sent via WETSIM, RP will receive log file via email
When all repair items are entered the RP sets status to ‘COMPLETE’
If total amount of all items is under repair limit the system will set status to ‘APPROVED’
If total amount is above repair limit RP will have to add photo’s of the damage
NileDutch (ND) receives alert message that new estimate has been entered
If estimate is acceptable ND will set status of estimate to ‘APPROVED’ ,
or ND may first make adjustments to the estimate and then set status to APPROVED,
or ND may order a survey prior to approving (status set to ‘SURVEY’),
or ND may reject the estimate (set status to ‘REJECT’)
RP will receive alert message that status of estimate has been changed by ND
RP can print approved estimates and update local system with approved or rejected
estimates and create local work order
RP to update SMARTS when repair is started (set status to ‘INREP’)
When repair is finished RP must update SMARTS (set status to ‘OUTREP’)
ND will receive notification that container has been reported ‘OUTREP’ and ND available
stock system will be updated automatically
ND will periodically collect all estimates with status ‘OUTREP’ and create pre-invoice
Estimate status will be changed to ‘INVOICED’
RP will send invoice based on ND pre-invoice
ND will check invoice against estimates in SMARTS and pay invoice
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Process diagram
The process is fairly straight forward and the interface of SMARTS is very user friendly. We therefor
expect that the amount of training required is very limited, if any at all.
Description of WESTIM EDIFACT and list of permitted codes can be found in the addendum
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WESTIM
Transmission
Nr of records: One EDI message should preferably contain one estimate. If a WESTIM
contains more than one estimate, and only one of the estimates contains an error, then the
whole file is refused and none of the estimates will be imported. If it is not possible in a local
system to set the max number of estimates to 1, then please try to limit the amount of
estimates by extracting the file at a high interval, for example hourly.
Transmission: WESTIM to be sent by email to westim@niledutch.com, no FTP option at this
stage
Filename should be unique and have following format:
DDDDDDDD_WESTIM_ANANANAN.TXT
where DDDDDDDD is sender ID (max 8 characters), and ANANANAN is the senders own
reference, for example be the internal estimate number
Example of correct file name: BEANRTEV_WESTIM_0000731303.txt
Attachment: one email should preferably contain only one attachment
Email subject must contain sender ID, the word WESTIM and preferably the file name (which
would mean one file per email, see above).
Example: BEANRTEVB WESTIM BEANRTEVB_WESTIM_0000731303.txt
Sample of correct email
*** IMPORTANT NOTE*** an estimate is only to be sent 1 time to SMARTS! Once an estimate has
been successfully imported updates via WESTIM will result in error message EWESTIM020 The
estimate revision number is not higher than the last revision number and the whole WESTIM will be
refused.
Updates to an existing estimate are to be done manually in SMARTS
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Log files
For every WESTIM file that was processed an email with a log file will be sent to the designated
email address(es) at the RP.
The subject of the email will contain the words ‘WESTIM processing result’, next either the word
‘SUCCESS’ or the word ‘FAILURE’, followed by the name of the file that was processed.
The SUCCESS or FAILURE indicator will allow you to quickly filter or file your log files and monitor
which files needs immediate action by correcting and re-sending.
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Character Set
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WESTIM sample
Following is an example of a valid WESTIM message. Additional segments and elements may be
included, but will not be imported or validated by SMARTS.
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Reference
S010 Status of Transfer n
0070 Sequence message Y n1 Revision Number
transfer number
DTM* 2005 Date/time qualifier y Repair Estimate, ATR = Actual
transaction
2001 Date y n6 YYMMDD
2002 Time n4 HHMM (24hr)
2461 Time Zone Specifier
RFF* 1153 Reference qualifier y an..3 EST = ESTIMATE
C274 Reference y
1154 reference number 1 y an..35 from UNH Segment Estimate
Number or Authorization
Number or Acceptance Number
or Release Number
C033 Date/time of reference n n6 YYMMDD
2001 Date n n4 HHMM (24hr)
2002 Time n
C282 Period n start/end of period
2001 Date n n6 Start date
2001 Date n n6 End date
ACA* 6345 Currency, CODED y n3 Repair Estimate currency
C275 Alternative Currency n
6343 Currency Qualifier n an..3 STD=Standard
5004 Monetary Amount n n..9 up to six digits to left of decimal
and two to the right
LBR 8578 Labor rate n n..9 labor cost per hour, up to 6
digtits to left of decimal and 2
to the right
EQF* 8053 Equipment Qualifier y an..3 CON – container, CHZ – chassis,
GEN – Genset, REF – reefer,
TNK - tanker
C271 Equipment y
8114 Equipment ID Prefix y an..4 Repair Estimate, Container
Number Prefix
8260 Unit Container ID y an..7 Repair Estimate, Container
Number = 6 serial + 1 check
digit
C224 Equipment size and type y Repair Estimate
8115 Size/type code y an..4 ISO code
8154 Size/type text n an..35 size type description
C272 Equipment Weight n
6153 Weight Qualifier n an..3 Weight Qualifier, T=Tare, GW =
Max Grossweight, AAL = Net
Weight
6150 Weight n n..15 Weight
6410 Measure Units Code n an..3 Weight Unit, KGM=kilograms
C186 Quantity information n used in Termin
6063 Quantity qualifier n an..3 TOT=total units,
OUT=outstanding units
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Allowed Codes
WESTIM files may only contain the codes that are listed below. They are a sub set of the CEDEX or
ISO codes.
In case you are using codes that are not listed please refer to the ALIAS chapter to find the correct
code to use for SMARTS
A WESTIM file containing an invalid code will be refused, even it contains other estimates which do
not have invalid codes. An email with a log file will be sent to the designated address indicating what
or which code was invalid. Example of an error message in a log file:
*** IMPORTANT NOTE*** an estimate is only to be sent 1 time to SMARTS! Once successfully
imported updates via WESTIM will result in error message EWESTIM020 The estimate revision
number is not higher than the last revision number and the whole WESTIM will be refused.
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Material codes
Material Type Description
AU ALUMINUM UNSPECIFIED
MU MATERIAL UNSPECIFIED
PP PLYWOOD PLAIN
RU RUBBER UNSPECIFIED
SK CORTON STEEL
SS STAINLESS STEEL
ZZ NO MATERIAL CODE
Damage codes
Damage Type Damage Description
BN BURNED
BR BROKEN/SPLIT
BT BENT
BU BULGED
CL COMPRESSION LINE
CO CORRODED RUSTY
CT CONTAMINATION
CU CUT
DB DEBRIS
DT DENT
DY DIRTY
FQ FOOD QUALITY
GD GOUGED
HO HOLED
IR IMPROPER REPAIR
LK LEAK
LO LOOSE
ML MARKINGS/LABELS
MS MISSING/LOST
NI NOT WITHIN ISO DIMENSIONS
NL NAILS
NP NOT IN PLACE
OD OUT OF DATE
OR ODOUR
OS OIL STAINS
PM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
RA REMOVE FOR ACCESS
SH SHORT/OPEN CIRCUIT
WA WARP
WT WEAR AND TEAR
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Responsibiliy codes
Responsibility Description
D DEPOT
H MANUFACTERER
I INSURER
O OWNER
SS SPECIAL BILLING
T THIRD PARTY
U USER/LESSEE
W WARRANTY
Repair codes
Repair Code Repair Description
AB ABRASIVE CLEAN & PAINT
AJ ADJUST
CC SPECIAL CLEANING
DF DRAIN AND FILL
DR DRAIN
FT REFIT
GS STRAIGHTEN
GT GLUE AND TAPE REMOVE
GW STRAIGHTEN AND WELD
IT INSERT
NA NO ACTION
PA PAINT
PI PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
PS GRIND AND PAINT
PT PATCH
PX PATCH AND FOAM
RA REALIGN
RD REMOVE AND DISPOSE
RE RESECURE
RM REMOVE
RP REPLACE
RR REMOVE AND REFIT
SC STEAMCLEAN
SD GRINDING
SE SEAL
SF SECTION AND FOAM
SI SPLICE
SN SECTION
TC TEST CALIBRATE
UC UNDERCOATING
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WD WELD
WP SWEEP
WW WATER WASH
ZZ SPECIAL REPAIR
Location Codes
Control Code Description Code Description
1st character A tank container
B bottom
C chassis
D door end
E container exterior
F front end
G generator set
I container interior
L left side
M refrigeration unit
N unspecified component
R right side
T top
U understructure
X whole container
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Component codes
Component Component Description Component
Code Type
ACC ACCUMULATOR REEFER
AED AIR EXCHANGE VALVE GASKET REEFER
AMS AMBIENT SENSOR REEFER
APS AIR PRESSURE SWITCH REEFER
ARC FAV COVER REEFER
ARD ANTI RACKING DEVICE
ARE AIR EXCHANGE VENT REEFER
ARK FRESH AIR VALVE COVER KNOB REEFER
ARR FRESH AIR VALVE SPINDLE REEFER
ASA AIR SCREEN ASSEMBLY REEFER
ASG AIR SCREEN GASKET REEFER
ASH AIR SCREEN HINGE REEFER
ASP AIR SCREEN PANEL REEFER
ASY COMPRESSOR COMPLETE REEFER
BCA CONTROLLER BOX REEFER
BCC TIMING & CURRENT CONTROL BOARD REEFER
BCD CONTROLLER BOX DOOR REEFER
BCG CONTROLLER BOX DOOR GASKET REEFER
BCH CONTROLLER BOX DOOR HINGE REEFER
BCS CONTROLLER COMPARTMENT DOOR SCREWS REEFER
BCT CONTROL BOARD REEFER
BCW CONTROLLER BOX DOOR WINDOW REEFER
BEA ELECTRICAL BOX REEFER
BED ELECTRICAL DOOR REEFER
BEG ELECTRICAL DOOR GASKET REEFER
BEH ELECTRICAL DOOR HINGE REEFER
BEL ELECTRIC DOOR LATCH REEFER
BEM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM/SHIELD REEFER
BEN ELECTRICAL DOOR SECURING SCREWS REEFER
BES ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SHIELD REEFER
BEW ELECTRIC DOOR WINDOW REEFER
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Aliases
Examples of alternative codes to be used
Material codes
Invalid code Description valid code Description
WU Wood unspecified PP Plywood
SU Steel, unspecified SK Steel, corton
Damage codes
Invalid valid
code Description code Description
BS Black Stain DY Dirty
CD Consequently NP Not in Place
CK Cracked BR Broken Split
DI Distorted DB Debris
DI Distorted WA Warp
FZ Frozen FR Free
MD Mud Stain DY Dirty
NT Remove Foreign Fittings Floorboard DB Debris
OL Oil Saturated CT Contamination
RU Unknown WT Wear and Tear
WP Washing White Powder WW Water Wash
Repair codes
Invalid valid
code Description code Description
IN Install RP Replace
RS Straighten and resecure RE Resecure
Component codes
Invalid valid
code Description code Description
CPG Corner Post Gusset RCG Roof Corner Gusset
DAA Door Complete w/o Hardware PSC Panel Steel Corrugation
DFS Door/Front Sill Stiffener RLA Rail Assembly
DRL Door Retainer Lug DHC Door Handle Catch
DSM Vertical Door Stiffener Panel PSC Panel Steel Corrugation
FLB Floor Laminated Board FPP Floor Board Plywood
FLT Forklift Pocket FLA Forklift Pocket Assembly
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