AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERCHNGE AGREEMENT
The terms and conditions of this understanding which can be used in bilateral or multilateral EDI relationships shall govern the conduct and methods of operation between the Parties in relation to the interchange of data by teletransmission for the purpose of or associated with the supply of vessel, inland carriers and container related data.
They take account of the Uniform Rules of Conduct for Interchange of Trade Data by Teletransmission (UNCID) as adopted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and in conjunction with the TEDIS Program European Model EDI Agreement.
The understanding is considered to be a contractual framework setting out intentions and clarifying rights and obligations. If necessary additional rules might be agreed between Parties, these rules are specific/bilateral and can be worked out in an appendix.
Parties in this appendix are:
Exporters and Importers, Shipping Lines, Agents, Carriers, NVOCC, Freight Forwarder, Customs, Technical Operator, Port Authority, and other government and authorities.
MODEL INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT (DRAFT)
This Interchange Agreement (the Agreement) is concluded by and among {insert names and addresses of the parties} (hereinafter referred to as the parties) as of ＿, 19＿.
By this agreement, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
0. Definitions
For the purposes of the understanding of the International Commercial Use of EDI Agreement, hereinafter called the 'Agreement', the following definitions shall apply:
(1) UN/EDIFACT
The United Nation rules for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport, comprising a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of structured data, and in particular, interchange related to trade and goods and services, between independent and computerised information systems.
