# Marine EDI Platforms

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Shipping lines, freight forwarders, terminals, and customs authorities rely on marine EDI platforms to exchange bills of lading, booking confirmations, cargo manifests, and customs declarations in a structured, machine-readable format.

Shipping lines, freight forwarders, terminals, and customs authorities rely on marine EDI platforms to exchange bills of lading, booking confirmations, cargo manifests, and customs declarations in a structured, machine-readable format. EDI — Electronic Data Interchange — operates through standardised message types; in maritime logistics these include IFTDGN for dangerous goods notifications, COPARN for container orders, and BAPLIE for stowage plans. Compared with manual document handling, EDI platforms significantly cut processing times and reduce transmission errors. They differ fundamentally from tracking portals: rather than simple status queries, they enable bidirectional data exchange between the IT systems of multiple parties. In practice, EDI connectivity is often a prerequisite for working with major container lines or for integration with customs systems such as the EU's Import Control System ICS2.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/trade/uncefact](https://unece.org/trade/uncefact)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Marine EDI Platforms |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://unece.org/trade/uncefact |

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