SEARCHING FOR A UNLOCODE
United Nations Location Codes (UNLocodes) are used throughout the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) where input of port / location details is required (eg, export declarations).
A UNLocode consists of a two-character country code (eg, AU for Australia) and 3-character place code (eg, LST for Launceston). The UNLocode Search screen is used to search for an UNLocode (eg, Launceston = AULST).
To search for a UNLocode:
Step 1. From the main menu, click on Reference, and then click on UNLocode.
The UNLocode Search screen displays.
The UNLocode Search screen enables users to search for a UNLocode.
Step 2. (Optional) In the UNLocode field, enter the complete UNLocode required.
Note: this field can be left blank if you do not know the code. No partial or wildcard (*) searches are allowed on the UNLocode field.
Note: if you enter a valid UNLocode then all fields, except Version, Date of Effect - Start and Date of Effect - End, are disabled. To perform a search on a combination of Country Name, Country Code, Port Name, Port Code and Port Type fields, the UNLocode field must be left blank.
Step 3. (Optional) In the Country Name field, enter the name of the country to view.
Step 4. (Optional) In the Country Code field, enter the country code required.
Tip: Country Name and Country Code fields can be populated using a search.
Click on the find hyperlink next to the Country Code field, enter a partial (wildcard [*] searches are allowed) or full country name or country code, click on the Search button, select the relevant country from the list and click on the OK button. On return to the UNLocode Search screen, the Country Name field will be populated.
Step 5. (Optional) In the Port Name field, enter the name of the port required.
Tip: if unknown, enter a partial value followed by the wildcard character (*).
Note: if a UNLocode is entered, the Port Name field is disabled.
Step 6. (Optional) In the Port Code field, enter the code of the port required.
Tip: if unknown, enter a partial value followed by the wildcard character (*).
Note: if a UNLocode is entered, the Port Code field is disabled.
Step 7. (Optional) In the Port Type list, select one of the following check boxes:
* B - Border Crossing
* 0 - Not yet specified
* 1 - Maritime
* 2 - Rail
* 3 - Road
* 4 - Air
* 5 - Mail
* 6 - Reserved for Multimodal Functions
* 7 - Reserved for Fixed Transport F
* 8 - Border Crossing.
Multiple port functions can be selected to search on or if the port's function is unknown, leave all the options blank.
Tip: a port can have multiple port types depending on the functions available in that particular place, for example Canberra lists Maritime, Air and Mail port functions.
Note: if a UNLocode is entered, the Port Type field is disabled.
Step 8. (Optional) From the Version options, select Latest, Previous or All.
If Latest is selected, the active (or current) record that matches the search criteria is selected.
If Previous is selected, then all records that match the search criteria and have an end date that is earlier than the start date of the latest version are selected.
If All is selected, then all records that match the search criteria including any records with start date in the future are selected.
Step 9. (Optional) In the Date of Effect - Start field, enter a date to base your search from.
Tip: this will include records that have a start date that is after today's date (the system date). A start date can be entered when searching on the UNLocode field or for searches where the UNLocode field is blank.
Step 10. (Optional) In the Date of Effect - End field, enter a date to limit your search to.
Tip: this will include records that have an end date that is after today's date (the system date). An end date can be entered when searching on the UNLocode field or for searches where the UNLocode field is blank.
Note: if an end date is entered, you must also enter a start date. Also, if you enter both a start date and end date, then note that even if a record has a start date on or after the entered start date, if the record has an end date after the entered end date, it will not be listed.
Tip: to perform the widest search, leave the Date of Effect fields blank.
Note: to clear the search criteria entered, click on the Clear button.
Step 11. Click on the Search button.
If one record is found, the UNLocode View screen displays. Refer to page 5.1.48.
If more than one record is found, the UNLocode List screen displays.
The UNLocode List screen enables users to view a list of UNLocodes found by a search.
The following table list the option available on the UNLocode List screen.
Step 12. Click on a hyperlink in the UNLocode column.
The UNLocode View screen displays.
The UNLocode View screen enables users to view the complete details of a UNLocode.
Tip: the quick reference guide UNLocode is available from the Customs website at www.customs.gov.au (click on cargo management re-engineering, then products and services).