ISO 10374-1991 amd1-1995 PDF
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St ISO 10374-1991 amd1-1995
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Ст ISO 10374-1991 amd1-1995
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Full title and description
ISO 10374:1991 — Freight containers — Automatic identification; including Amendment 1 published in 1995 which modifies the original 1991 edition (the amendment changes the status of Annex B from informative to normative).
Abstract
This standard specifies user requirements for automatic identification of freight containers: a container identification system, data coding systems and data descriptions, performance criteria for automatic equipment identification (AEI) systems and security features. Annex A is integral to the standard; Annex B was originally informative and is made normative by Amendment 1 (1995).
General information
- Status: Published (International Standard; includes one amendment).
- Publication date: Original: October 1991; Amendment 1: December 1995.
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 55.180.10 (General purpose containers).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (1991) with Amendment 1 (1995).
- Number of pages: Main document: 14 pages; Amendment 1: 1 page — combined material totals 15 pages.
Scope
Applies to freight containers (as defined by ISO container series standards) and establishes requirements that permit international use of AEI equipment and container tags without modification. The standard is intended to optimise the efficiency of equipment control systems and to ensure compatibility of container automatic identification across operators and systems.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition of a container automatic identification system and its components.
- Data coding systems and formats for container identity and associated data.
- Descriptions of required data elements and data presentation rules.
- Performance criteria for AEI sensing and reading equipment (reliability, environmental tests, accuracy).
- Security and integrity features for data and identifiers.
- Normative structure: Annex A integral; Annex B is normative following Amendment 1 (1995).
Typical use and users
Used by container owners and operators, shipping lines, port and terminal operators, intermodal logistics providers, AEI and RFID equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, and regulatory or standards bodies involved in container identification and tracking. Implementers use the standard to ensure interoperable automatic identification and to integrate AEI into terminal and fleet control systems.
Related standards
Closely related to container marking and coding standards such as ISO 6346 (coding, identification and marking of freight containers) and to ISO 668 (container classification, dimensions and ratings). Later technical work on container RFID and licence-plate tags (for example ISO/TS 10891:2009 and other AEI/RFID documents) references and builds on the identification concepts in ISO 10374.
Keywords
freight container, automatic identification, AEI, container ID, container coding, RFID, Annex B normative, ISO 10374, container marking, logistics, ports, terminals
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 10374:1991 is an international standard that defines requirements for automatic identification of freight containers; Amendment 1 (1995) updates the normative status of Annex B.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers container identification system architecture, data coding and formats, required data elements, AEI performance criteria, environmental and security considerations, and normative annex material referenced by the main text.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Shipping and container operators, port and terminal operators, AEI/RFID equipment manufacturers and systems integrators, logistics providers, and standards/regulatory bodies.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 1991 edition with its 1995 amendment is the published version; ISO records show the document has been reviewed/confirmed in subsequent systematic reviews. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards bodies for any later revisions or successor documents before implementation.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of the family of freight-container standards maintained by ISO/TC 104 (for example ISO 6346 for coding/marking and ISO 668 for container dimensions) and relates to later AEI/RFID technical specifications.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Container identification, AEI, automatic identification, container coding, RFID tag, Annex B normative, ISO 10374.