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Format for printing and issue of Multi-modal Transport Document (MTD)

**Indian Seafarer Summary: Format for printing and issue of Multi-modal Transport Document (MTD)**
Applicable to: Multimodal Transport Operators (MTOs)
Effective Date: 04 February 2013
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. MTD Format

The MTD should include the following details:

  • MTD Number: Unique identifier for the MTD
  • Shipment reference no.: Consignor's reference number
  • Consignor: Name and address
  • Consignee (or order): Name and address
  • Notify address: Address for notifications
  • Place of acceptance: Location where goods are taken in charge
  • Date of acceptance: Date goods are taken in charge
  • MTO details: Name, address, and registration number
  • Taken in charge: Statement confirming goods are taken in charge
  • Place of delivery: Location where goods are to be delivered
  • Date of delivery: Expected delivery date
  • Modes/means of transport: Modes used for transport
  • Route/place of transshipment: Route and transshipment points
  • Container marks and number: Container details
  • Number of packages, kind, gross measurement: Goods details
  • Weight and measurement of goods: Goods weight and measurement
  • Particulars above furnished by: Consignee/consignor
  • Freight amount: Freight payable
  • Freight payable at: Place where freight is payable
  • Number of original MTD: Number of original MTDs issued
  • Place and date of issue: MTD issue location and date
  • Other particulars: Any additional relevant information

2. Standard Conditions

The MTD should include standard conditions governing multimodal transport documents, issued in accordance with the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993.

II/4  Standard Conditions governing Multimodal Transport Documents (MTD)
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