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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Superseded Circulars: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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