Reference DataSTD_2033v1

Port UNLOCODE Validation

Ensures all port/location codes use the UN/LOCODE standard format.

Owner: Unassigned

Updated: 10/31/2025

Business Rule

Standard location codes enable EDI transactions, customs declarations, and logistics optimization.

Technical Implementation

Validate against UN/LOCODE reference table. Format: 2-letter country code + 3-letter location code.

Examples

Good practices vs common violations

Good Examples

USNYC (New York)

DEHAM (Hamburg)

CNSHG (Shanghai)

Poor Examples (Violations)

New York

Hamburg

SHG

Additional Information

Target Industries

Transportation & Logistics

Status

active

Local Network

DQ Improvements

Data quality dimensions improved by this standard

Validity

high

The degree to which data values comply with rules.

Type: prevents

Completeness (Data values of an attribute)

high

The degree to which all required data values of an attribute are present.

Type: prevents

Quick Stats

Related KPIs0

DQ Improvements2

Versionv1

API Access

GET /api/standards/port-unlocode-validation