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Type = API Reference,; Topic = Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT),;Persona = TraceLink Administrator, User,; Orchestration = Manufacturing, Logistics, Commerce,; Function = Supply Chain, IT, Procurement,

Ocean shipment booking confirmation transactions

The Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmation is a structured electronic transaction used to communicate the status of a shipment booking request between trading partners in the transportation and logistics industry. It serves as the formal response from a carrier, freight forwarder, or logistics service provider (LSP) confirming whether a booking request has been accepted, modified, or rejected. As part of the ANSI ASC X12 standard, this transaction is a key element of the freight booking process, widely used in ocean, rail, and multi-modal transport operations.

The booking confirmation is generated and transmitted by the carrier, freight forwarder, or LSP after reviewing a shipment booking request, and it is received by the shipper or third‑party logistics provider (3PL) seeking confirmation of space and schedule. This ensures that all parties involved in the shipping process have consistent, verified, and updated information about the booking status before cargo movement begins.

The transaction provides comprehensive feedback on the outcome of a booking request. It specifies whether the booking has been accepted as submitted, accepted with modifications, or rejected, and it may include critical details such as booking reference numbers, vessel, voyage, or schedule details (departure and arrival dates, ports, or terminals), routing and transport modes, confirmed container or equipment allocations, and any notes or comments explaining adjustments or rejections. By using this standardized electronic format, trading partners exchange booking information quickly, accurately, and consistently, reducing manual intervention and minimizing miscommunication or data entry errors.

The ocean shipment booking confirmation plays an essential role in streamlining the booking process and improving the reliability of transportation operations. It provides both clarity and traceability, giving shippers and carriers a verified, timestamped record of the booking agreement. Automation of confirmation work-flows promotes operational efficiency, reduces communication delays, and helps eliminate discrepancies in shipment details. With confirmed and synchronized information, shippers and logistics partners can plan production, dray age, and delivery schedules with greater confidence. Furthermore, the standardized structure of this transaction supports seamless integration across transportation management systems (TMS), carrier platforms, and ERP solutions, driving process consistency and data accuracy across the supply chain.

This confirmation is sent after a booking request is reviewed but before the shipment execution phase begins, providing all parties with a clear, actionable transportation plan. For example, a shipper or 3PL submits a booking request to reserve space and share shipment details; the carrier or freight forwarder then evaluates capacity, routing, and scheduling feasibility. Once reviewed, the carrier issues a booking confirmation to indicate acceptance, modification, or rejection. The shipper or 3PL then proceeds with shipment preparation, completing documentation, packaging, and pickup arrangements based on the confirmed instructions. This sequence ensures that all stakeholders operate on a shared, validated plan prior to physical cargo movement.

The Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmation is a foundational element of freight planning and coordination. By confirming booking status electronically, it enhances visibility, synchronization, and accuracy across the logistics network. This transaction enables shippers, carriers, and logistics partners to work from the same verified data set, supporting operational excellence, cost control, and customer satisfaction throughout the global supply chain.

Ocean shipment booking confirmation (X12)

The Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmation X12 message is used confirm the status of a shipment request and plays a key role in the freight booking process.

Contact your TraceLink Services representative for more information about integrating with this message.

  • Message Type: MPC_OCEAN_SHIPMENT_BOOKING_CONFIRMATION
  • IDoc Format: X12 301
  • Transform Names:

    • B2B_EDI_X12_301_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_301_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation_OB_V1

Input Element Occurs Length Description Example
ISA 1…1 - Required. ISA interchange envelope. -
  ISA01 1…1 2/2 Required. Qualifier for authorization control number in ISA02. 00
  ISA02 1…1 10/10 Required. Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange/ 10 spaces a valid entry. -
  ISA03 1…1 2/2 Required. Qualifier for security information in ISA04. 00
  ISA04 1…1 10/10 Required. Identifies security information about the interchange sender or data. -
  ISA05 1…1 2/2

Required. Interchange sender partner ID qualifier.

  • 01 – Duns (Dun & Bradstreet).
  • 02 – Standard Carrier Alpha Code.
  • 03 – Federal Maritime Commission.
  • 04 – International Air Transport Association.
  • 07 – Global Location Number (GLN).
  • 08 – UCC EDI Communications ID (Comm ID).
  • 09 – X.121 (CCITT).
  • 10 – Department of Defense (DoD) Activity Address Code.
  • 11 – Drug Enforcement Administration identifier.
  • 12 – Telephone Companies.
  • 13 – Used for UCS Transmissions. Includes Area Code and Telephone Number of a Modem.
  • 14 – Duns Plus Suffix.
  • 15 – Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada Company Code.
  • 16 – DINS Number With 4-Character Suffix.
  • 17 – American Bankers Association (ABA) Transit Routing Number (Including Check Digit, 9 Digit).
  • 18 – Association of American Railroads (AAR) Standard Distribution Code.
  • 19 – EDI Council of Australia (EDICA) Communications ID Number (COMM ID).
  • 20 – Health Industry Number (HIN).
  • 21 – Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
  • 22 – Federal Interagency Commission on Education, or FICE.
  • 23 – National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data 12-Digit Number for Pre-K-Grade 12 Institutes.
  • 24 – The College Board's Admission Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutes, or ATP.
  • 25 – 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutions.
  • 26 – Statistics of Canada List of Postsecondary Institutions.
  • 27 – Carrier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 28 – Fiscal Intermediary Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 29 – Medicare Provider and Supplier Identification Number assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 30 – U.S. Federal Tax Identification Number.
  • 31 – Jurisdiction Identification Number Plus 4 assigned by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC).
  • 32 – U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
  • 33 – National Association of Insurance Commissioners Company Code (NAIC).
  • 34 – Medicaid Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by individual State Medicaid Agencies in conjunction with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 35 – Statistics Canada Canadian College Student Information System Institution Codes
  • 36 – Statistics Canada University Student Information System Institution Codes.
  • 37 – Society of Property Information Compilers and Analysts (SPICA).
  • 38 – The College Board and ACT, Inc. 6-Digit Code List of Secondary Institutions.
  • AM – Association Mexicana del Codigo de Producto (AMECOP) Communication ID.
  • NR – National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) - Assigned.
  • SA – User Identification Number as assigned by the Safety and the Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System.
  • SN – Standard Address Number.
  • ZZ – Mutually Defined.
 07
  ISA06 1…1 15/15 Required. Interchange sender identification mapping to fileSenderNumber with party type defined in ISA05. 7777776067344
  ISA07 1…1 2/2

Required. Interchange receiver partner ID qualifier.

  • 01 – Duns (Dun & Bradstreet).
  • 02 – Standard Carrier Alpha Code.
  • 03 – Federal Maritime Commission.
  • 04 – International Air Transport Association.
  • 07 – Global Location Number (GLN).
  • 08 – UCC EDI Communications ID (Comm ID).
  • 09 – X.121 (CCITT).
  • 10 – Department of Defense (DoD) Activity Address Code.
  • 11 – Drug Enforcement Administration identifier.
  • 12 – Telephone Companies.
  • 13 – Used for UCS Transmissions. Includes Area Code and Telephone Number of a Modem.
  • 14 – Duns Plus Suffix.
  • 15 – Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada Company Code.
  • 16 – DINS Number With 4-Character Suffix.
  • 17 – American Bankers Association (ABA) Transit Routing Number (Including Check Digit, 9 Digit).
  • 18 – Association of American Railroads (AAR) Standard Distribution Code.
  • 19 – EDI Council of Australia (EDICA) Communications ID Number (COMM ID).
  • 20 – Health Industry Number (HIN).
  • 21 – Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
  • 22 – Federal Interagency Commission on Education, or FICE.
  • 23 – National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data 12-Digit Number for Pre-K-Grade 12 Institutes.
  • 24 – The College Board's Admission Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutes, or ATP.
  • 25 – 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutions.
  • 26 – Statistics of Canada List of Postsecondary Institutions.
  • 27 – Carrier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 28 – Fiscal Intermediary Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 29 – Medicare Provider and Supplier Identification Number assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 30 – U.S. Federal Tax Identification Number.
  • 31 – Jurisdiction Identification Number Plus 4 assigned by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC).
  • 32 – U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
  • 33 – National Association of Insurance Commissioners Company Code (NAIC).
  • 34 – Medicaid Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by individual State Medicaid Agencies in conjunction with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
  • 35 – Statistics Canada Canadian College Student Information System Institution Codes
  • 36 – Statistics Canada University Student Information System Institution Codes.
  • 37 – Society of Property Information Compilers and Analysts (SPICA).
  • 38 – The College Board and ACT, Inc. 6-Digit Code List of Secondary Institutions.
  • AM – Association Mexicana del Codigo de Producto (AMECOP) Communication ID.
  • NR – National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) - Assigned.
  • SA – User Identification Number as assigned by the Safety and the Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System.
  • SN – Standard Address Number.
  • ZZ – Mutually Defined.
 01
  ISA08 1…1 15/15 Required. EDI receiver ID mapping to file control header and to ServiceLinkId. 888888404358877
  ISA09 1…1 6/6 Required. Interchange date in 6 char YYMMDD format. 231020
  ISA10 1…1 4/4 Required. Interchange time in 4 char HHMM format. 1420
  ISA11 1…1 1/1

Required. This value is dependent on X12 version.

  • Version 4012 and earlier, this is the interchange control standards identifier. Valid value = U.

  • Version 4020 and later, this is the repetition separator, a delimiter that separates repeated occurrences of a data element or composite data structure, which must be different than the data element separator, component separator, and segment terminator."

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  ISA12 1…1 5/5 Required. Interchange control version number. This could be any X12 version. 00501
  ISA13 1…1 9/9 Required. Interchange Control Number mapping to file control header. 0000000000619827
  ISA14 1…1 1/1

Required. Interchange level acknowledgment requested.

Valid values:

  • 0 - No acknowledgment requested

  • 1 - Interchange level acknowledgment requested

 0
  ISA15 1…1 1/1

Required. Indicates whether the interchange is for production, test, or information purposes.

Valid values:

  • I - Information

  • P - Production data

  • T - Test data

 P
  ISA16 1…1 1/1 Required. Component element separator. Delimiter that separates data elements within a composite data structure. Must be different than the data element separator and segment terminator. >
GS 1…* - Required. GS group functional envelope. Child of ISA. Only one GS group expected per interchange. -
  GS01 1…1 2/2

Required. GS group function code. Valid value = RO

Ocean shipment booking confirmation Information.

 RO
  GS02 1…1 2/15 Required. Application Sender's Code. 2222224043588
  GS03 1…1 2/15 Required. Application Receiver's Code. TRACELINK
  GS04 1…1 8/8 Required. Current date stamp in 8 char X12 date format YYYYMMDD. 20241020
  GS05 1…1 4/8 Required. Current time stamp in 6 char X12 time format HHMMSS. 142000
  GS06 1…1 1/9 Required. Group Control ID Number. 619827
  GS07 1…1 1/2

Required. Responsible Agency Code.

Valid values:

  • T - Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)

  • X - Accredited Standards Committee X12

 X
  GS08 1…1 1/12 Required. X12 message version code. This could be any X12 version. 005010
ST 1…* - Required. ST transaction set envelope. Child of GS group. Only one ST transaction expected. -
  ST01 1…1 3/3 Required. Transaction set identifier code. 301
  ST02 1…1 4/9 Required. Transaction set ID number. Counter for each ST segment beginning with 1. 0001
  B1 1…1 - Required. Ocean shipment booking request and confirmation beginning segment. -
    B101 0…1 2/4 Required. Standard carrier alpha code (Carrier SCAC code) 2ABC
    B102 0…1 1/30 Required. Shipment Identification number given by shipper, ideally this would be the same as in request. 123212332
    B103 0…1 8/8 Document date in YYYYMMDD format. 20070609
    B104 0…1 1/1

Required. Booking confirmation status code.

  • N – New request received
  • A – Booking request accepted
  • B – Conditional acceptance of booking request
  • C – Counter proposal made by carrier with different options
  • E – Booking request decliend (for X12 it covers both rejection before confirm & withdrawal after confirm).
  • R – Request deleted or marked for deletion
  • S – Carrier splits the booking across voyages/equipment.
  • U – Change/update received on booking
  • V – Change in vessel or voyege
  • D – Booking cancelled
 N
    B105 0…1 1/1

Code specifying partial load allowed in booking requirement.

Valid values:

  • Y - true

  • N - false

 Y
    B106 0…1 3/3

Required. Code specifying reason behind booking cancel by carrier or customer.

  • CPT – Carrier cannot accept because the type of requested space/ capacity isn’t offered
  • CPU – Carrier offers that capacity type, but it’s currently full/ unavailable
  • EQT – The requested equipment type isn’t supported.
  • EQU – The equipment is unavailable
  • LNH – Requested haul length not supported
  • PRM – Regulatory/ permit issue prevents acceptance.
  • WGT – Cargo exceeds allowable weight limits
 CPT
  G61 0…3 - G61 segment explains about contact information for party business or location. -
    G6101 1…1 2/2

Required. Contact type.

Valid values:

  • IC - Information contact

  • FW - Forwarder contact

 IC
    G6102 1…1 1/60 Required. Contact name. Grame Smith
    G6103 0…1 2/2 Title of contact. Mr
    G6104 0…1 1/2048 Required. Contact phone number. 897654
    G6105 0…1 1/20 Contact email address. gsmith@gmail.com
  Y3 1…1 - Required. Specifies confirmation of space on an ocean vessel. -
    Y301 1…1 1/17 Required. Booking confirmation number. 12321
    Y303 0…1 '8/8 It describes estimated departure date. 20250615
    Y304 0…1 '8/8 It describes estimated arrival date at port of discharge. 20250815
    Y305 0…1 6/9 Terminal/ Port / Airport of discharge standard point location code (SPLC). UN2343
    Y306 0…1 2/14 Port / terminal name. NEWYORK
    Y307 0…1 '8/8 Required Pier date. Last acceptable date by which cargo must be delivered to the terminal. 20250615
    Y308 0…1 4/8 Last acceptable time by which cargo must be delivered to the terminal. 122333
    Y309 0…1 1/2

Transport method type.

Valid values:

  • 7 - By mail
  • A - By air
  • H - To be picked up customer
  • J - Truck
  • O - Container by ship
  • R - Shipped by train
  • S - By sea
  • X - Piggy back transport, ie trailer on train
  • AE - Air express
  • LT - Less than truckload
  • SR - Supplier truck
 J
    Y310 0…1 2/2

Required. Specifying the types of services for rating purposes.

  • BB – Rate for shipments for barge-to-barge carrier terminal service
  • BD – Rate for shipments for barge-to-door service
  • BM – Rate for shipments for barge-to-motor service
  • BR – Rate for shipments for barge-to-rail service
  • BO – Rate for shipments for barge-to-ocean terminal service
  • DD – Rate applies for shipments in door-to-door service
  • DM – Rate applies for shipments in door-to-motor service
  • DO – Rate applies for shipments in door-to-ocean terminal service
  • DR – Rate applies for shipments in door-to-rail service
  • DP – Rate applies for shipments in door-to-pier service
  • PD – Rate applies for shipments in pier-to-door service
  • MM – Rate applies for shipments in motor-to-motor service
  • MO – Rate applies for shipments in motor-to-terminal service
  • MP – Rate applies for shipments in motor-to-pier service
  • MR – Rate applies for shipments in motor-to-rail service
  • OM – Rate applies for shipments in terminal-to-motor service
 BB
    Y311 0…1 2/2 Time zone code. CT
  Y4 0…10 - It specifies container information and transportation service to be used to complete shipment. -
    Y401 1…1 1/17 Required. Number given by carrier for space reservation, first booking number. 12321
    Y402 1…1 1/17 Required. To capture last booking number, in case of range of booking numbers available. If only one booking number available, do not use this 12325
    Y403 0…1 '8/8 Date of equipment availability for pickup. 20250615
    Y404 0…1 6/9 Equipment pickup location standard point location code (SPLC). UN2343
    Y405 0…1 1/4 Number of shipping containers. 0001
    Y406 0…1 4/4 Equipment type ISO 6346 size code. -
    Y407 0…1 2/4 Carrier SCAC code for whom containers will be released. 2ABC
    Y408 0…1 1/2

Port Location qualifier, indicating type of location.

  • 18 – Marker identifier location.
  • CI – City code.
  • D – Domestic U.S. ports (Schedule D).
  • L – Local address.
  • K – Foreign ports (Schedule K), and international.
  • UN – United Nations Location Code.
  • OV – On Vessel (Free On Board [FOB] point)
  • CY – Container Yard - Area designated for container storage.
  • DC – Distribution Center Number.
  • DE – Destination - Shipping.
  • DO – District Office.
  • FR – U.S. Customs Facilities Information and Resource Management Systems (FIRMS) — Identifies U.S. Customs facilities related to the shipment.
  • FT – Foreign Trade Zone - A designated area where goods can be stored without being subject to customs duties.
  • KE – Port of Embarkation - The port where the cargo is loaded onto the vessel.
  • KL – Port of Loading - Another term for the port where the cargo is loaded.
  • LO – Local Office.
  • OR – Origin (Shipping Point).
  • PA – Port of Arrival - The port where the cargo arrives in the destination country.
  • PB –Port of Discharge - The port where the cargo is unloaded from the vessel.
  • PD – Place of Delivery.
  • PE – Port of Entry - The port where customs clearance is performed.
  • PL – Plant - Facility where goods are manufactured or processed.
  • TL – Terminal Cargo Location - The specific terminal within a port where the cargo is handled.
  • TM – Terminal - Specific terminal facility within a port.
  • WF – Wharf - The dock or quay where the vessel is moored.
  • ZZ – Mutually Defined - Custom qualifier defined by trading partners.
 CI
    Y409 0…1 1/30 Identifies the cargo's specific location, UN Location code. USLGB
    Y410 0…1 2/2

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested.

  • AA – Rate for requested transport services from airport to airport
  • BB – Rate for requested transport services for bulk break
  • CP – Rate for requested transport services from freight station to pier
  • DD – Rate for requested transport services from door to door
  • DA – Rate for requested transport services from door to airport
  • DR – Rate for requested transport services from door to ramp
  • HH – Rate for requested transport services from house to house
  • HP – Rate for requested transport services from house to pier
  • MD – Rate for requested transport services for mixed delivery
  • PC – Rate for requested transport services from pier to freight station
  • PH – Rate for requested transport services from pier to house
  • PP – Rate for requested transport services from pier to pier
  • RD – Rate for requested transport services from Ramp to door
  • RE – Rate for requested transport services from ramp to ramp
  • RR – Rate for requested transport services for roll on & off
 AA
    W09 0…1 - To establish the relationship between requested equipment type and required temperatures. -
      W0901 1…1 2/2

Required. Type of equipment used in delivery.

Valid values:

  • CN - Container

  • RR - Rail Car

  • TL - Trailer

  • VT - Ship

  • AP - Aircraft

  • TO - Truck

  • CZ - Refeer Container

 CN
      W0902 0…1 1/4 Equipment minimum allowable temperature. 35.64
      W0903 0…1 2/2

Temperature unit of measure.

Valid values:

  • CE - Degree, Celsius

  • FA - Degree, Fahrenheit

  • KV - Degree Celsius per kelvin

 FA
      W0904 0…1 1/4 Equipment maximum allowable temperature. 35.64
      W0905 0…1 2/2

Specifies the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken.

  • 02 – Statute Mile
  • 4G – Microliter
  • AM – Ampoule
  • AV – Capsule
  • BD – Bundle
  • BG – Bag
  • BO – Bottle
  • BX – Box
  • C3 – Centiliter
  • CA – Case
  • CC – Cubic Centimeter
  • CF – Cubic Feet
  • CG – Card, Blister
  • CI – Cubic Inches
  • CL – Cylinder
  • CM – Centimeter
  • CN – Can
  • CP – Crate
  • CQ – Cartridge
  • CR – Cubic Meters
  • CT – Carton
  • DA – Day
  • DI – Dispenser
  • DK – Kilometers
  • DL – Deciliter
  • DM – Decimeter
  • DR – Drum
  • DS – Display
  • DZ – Dozen
  • EA – Each
  • FO – Fluid Ounce
  • FT – Foot
  • GA – Gallon
  • GL – Gram/liter
  • GR – Gram
  • GS – Gross
  • H4 – Hectoliter
  • HF – Hundred Feet
  • HR – Hours
  • IN – Inch
  • K6 – Kiloliters
  • KG – Kilogram
  • KT – Kit
  • LB – Pounds
  • LF – Linear Foot
  • LO – Lot (unit of procurement)
  • LT – Liter
  • LY – Linear Yard
  • MC – Microgram
  • ME – Milligram
  • ML – Milliliter
  • MM – Millimeter
  • MO – Months
  • MR – Meter
  • OZ – Ounces
  • PC – Piece
  • PF – Pallet
  • PK – Package
  • PR – Pair
  • PT – Pint
  • QT – Quart
  • RL – Roll
  • SC – Square Centimeter
  • SF – Square Foot
  • SH – Sheet
  • SI – Square Inch
  • SM – Square Meter
  • ST – Set
  • SY – Square Yard
  • T3 – Thousand Pieces
  • TB – Tube
  • TH – Thousand
  • TY – Tray
  • U2 – Tablet
  • UM – Million
  • UN – Unit
  • V2 – Pouch
  • VI – Vial
  • WK – Week
  • YD – Yard
  • YR – Years
 -
      W0906 0…1 1/60 Descriptive information about environment required in refrigerated container when other then normal air required. Vent setting temp to be maintained
      W0907 0…1 1/1

To specifying equipment vent adjustment code.

Valid values:

  • A - Vent 25% Open

  • B - Vent 50% Open

  • C - Vent 75% Open

  • D - Vent 100% Open

  • F - Vent 10% Open

  • E - Vent should be in closed position.

  • Z - Carrier to set based on commodity type.

 A
      W0908 0…1 1/3 Percent in integer format , example: 50% required, in 50. 50
      W0909 0…1 1/15 It describes the number of air exchanges per hour. -
  N9(1) 0…100 - Reference segment for mapping to the transaction references. -
    N901 1…1 2/3

Required. Reference identification qualifier for the contract class.

  • AG - Agent shipment number
  • BM – Bill of lading
  • CG – Consignee order number
  • CN – Carrier reference
  • CT – Contract number
  • IV – Seller's invoice
  • MB – Master bill of lading
  • PO – Purchase order number
  • SI – Shipment number
  • SN – Seal number
  • VN – Supplier order number
 CT
    N902 0…1 1/80 Reference identifier value. 123456
    N903 0…1 1/45 Description defined by qualifier code in REF02. sub-340B
    N904 0…1 8/8 Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year. 20241215
    N905 0…1 4/8 Time. 121314
  N9(2) 0…30 - Reference segment for mapping to the transaction references. -
    N901 1…1 2/3

Required. Reference identification qualifier for the contract class.

  • FN – Freight forwarder reference identifier
  • ZZ – Mutually defined number
  • OC – Ocean container number
  • 8X – Transaction Type
  • BN – Booking number
  • SE – Serial number
  • EQ – Equipment number
  • P8 – Pickup reference number
  • 1J – Facility ID Number
  • 4F – Carrier-assigned Shipper Number
  • AAL – Booking agent reference
  • BS – Split booking reference number
  • ZH – Carier assigned reference / booking number
 FN
    N902 0…1 1/80 Reference identifier value. 123456
    N903 0…1 1/45 Description defined by qualifier code in REF02. -
    N904 0…1 8/8 Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year. 20241215
    N905 0…1 4/8 Time. 121314
  R2A 0…25 - Required. Specifies the responsibilities and carrier preference. -
    R2A01 1…1 1/2

Required. Code identifying sequence of carriers in shipment, beginning with the original carrier.

Valid values:

  • 0 – Original carrier
  • 1 – First carrier after original
  • 2 – Second carrier after original
  • 3 – Third carrier after original
  • 4 – Fourth carrier after original
  • 5 – Fifth carrier after original
01
    R2A02 1…1 1/1 Required. Sender preference code. A
    R2A03 0…1 1/2

Transport method type.

Valid values:

  • 7 - By mail
  • A - By air
  • H - To be picked up customer
  • J - Truck
  • O - Container by ship
  • R - Shipped by train
  • S - By sea
  • X - Piggy back transport, ie trailer on train
  • AE - Air express
  • LT - Less than truckload
  • SR - Supplier truck
 J
    R2A04 0…1 2/4 Shipping carrier alpha code (SCAC). SCAC
    R2A05 0…1 1/2 Code identifying type of location. -
    R2A06 0…1 1/30 Identifier which identifies a specific location. -
    R2A07 0…1 2/2

Types of transport service requested and respective charges billed by the carrier.

  • AA – Rate for requested transport services from airport to airport
  • BB – Rate for requested transport services for bulk break
  • CP – Rate for requested transport services from freight station to pier
  • DD – Rate for requested transport services from door to door
  • DA – Rate for requested transport services from door to airport
  • DR – Rate for requested transport services from door to ramp
  • HH – Rate for requested transport services from house to house
  • HP – Rate for requested transport services from house to pier
  • MD – Rate for requested transport services for mixed delivery
  • PC – Rate for requested transport services from pier to freight station
  • PH – Rate for requested transport services from pier to house
  • PP – Rate for requested transport services from pier to pier
  • RD – Rate for requested transport services from Ramp to door
  • RE – Rate for requested transport services from ramp to ramp
  • RR – Rate for requested transport services for roll on & off
 AA
    R2A08 0…1 1/13 Mutually defined route code. -
    R2A09 0…1 1/35 Point to point routing description. -
    R2A10 0…1 2/3 It identifies the party to receive the invoice for the route segment. -
  R4 1…20 - Required. Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo. -
    R401 1…1 1/1

Required. Port or Terminal function codes.

  • 1 – Final Port of Discharge (Operational) - Last port at which cargo is unloaded from vessel.
  • 5 – Activity Location (Operational) - Place at which the activity being reported is occurring.
  • B – Reconsolidation Point (Operational).
  • C – De-Consolidation Point (Operational).
  • D – Port of Discharge (Operational) - Port at which cargo is unloaded from vessel.
  • E – Place of Delivery (Contractual) - Place at which cargo leaves its care and custody of carrier.
  • I – Interim Point (Operational) - Place at which cargo is transferred from one inland means of transport to another.
  • L – Port of Loading (Operational) - Port at which cargo is loaded on vessel.
  • R – Place of Receipt (Contractual) - Place at which cargo enters the care and custody of carrier.
  • T – Transshipment Port (Contractual) - Place at which cargo is transferred to another carrier.
  • M – Destination (Operational) - Place at which carrier actually turns cargo to consignee or his agent.
  • S – Return Pool (Operational) - Place at which equipment is returned.
  • Y – Relay Port (Operational).
  • N – Final Destination (Operational) - Consignee's facility at which shipment ends its movement at cargo's expense.
  • G – Port of Entry (Operational) - Place at which cargo actually enters a country where the cargo is not part of its commerce.
  • O – Origin (Operational) - Shipper's facility at which shipment begins its movement at cargo's expense.
  • H – Port of exit.
 O
    R402 0…1 1/2

Code indicating type of location code.

  • 18 – Marker identifier location.
  • CI – City code.
  • D – Domestic U.S. ports (Schedule D).
  • L – Local address.
  • K – Foreign ports (Schedule K), and international.
  • UN – United Nations Location Code.
  • OV – On Vessel (Free On Board [FOB] point)
  • CY – Container Yard - Area designated for container storage.
  • DC – Distribution Center Number.
  • DE – Destination - Shipping.
  • DO – District Office.
  • FR – U.S. Customs Facilities Information and Resource Management Systems (FIRMS) — Identifies U.S. Customs facilities related to the shipment.
  • FT – Foreign Trade Zone - A designated area where goods can be stored without being subject to customs duties.
  • KE – Port of Embarkation - The port where the cargo is loaded onto the vessel.
  • KL – Port of Loading - Another term for the port where the cargo is loaded.
  • LO – Local Office.
  • OR – Origin (Shipping Point).
  • PA – Port of Arrival - The port where the cargo arrives in the destination country.
  • PB –Port of Discharge - The port where the cargo is unloaded from the vessel.
  • PD – Place of Delivery.
  • PE – Port of Entry - The port where customs clearance is performed.
  • PL – Plant - Facility where goods are manufactured or processed.
  • TL – Terminal Cargo Location - The specific terminal within a port where the cargo is handled.
  • TM – Terminal - Specific terminal facility within a port.
  • WF – Wharf - The dock or quay where the vessel is moored.
  • ZZ – Mutually Defined - Custom qualifier defined by trading partners.
 CI
    R403 0…1 1/30 Identifies the cargo's specific location. DBCF345RGT
    R404 0…1 2/24 Name of the port. MIAMI
    R405 0…1 2/3 Country code. US
    R406 0…1 2/30 Terminal Name. MIAMI
    R407 0…1 1/4 Identifying number of the pier. 3789
    R408 0…1 2/2 State code. CA
    DTM 0…15 - Dates relevant to location events, provision given to map to EDIFACT data. -
      DTM01 1…1 3/3

Required. Date type related to shipment events at port, in date format YYYYMMDD and time format (IDoc/ X12) HHMMSS.

  • 003 - Invoice date

  • 017 - Estimated delivery date

  • 035 - Date of delivery document, ASN

  • 058 - Customs Clearance date

  • 139 - Estimated

  • 140 - Actual date

  • 146 - Closing date

  • 161 - Loaded on vessel date

  • 311 - Latest receiving / cutoff date

  • 369 - Estimated Departure Date

  • 370 - Actual Departure date

  • 371 - Estimated Arrival date

  • 372 - Actual arrival date

  • 510 - Date packed

  • 813 - Customs entry date

  • 999 - Document date

 311
      DTM02 0…1 8/8 Required. Date defined by referenced date type in date format YYYY-MM-DD. Transform will pass thru whatever it finds in IDoc date and time fields. 20241215
      DTM03 0…1 4/8 Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows. -
      DTM04 0…1 2/2 Time zone for referenced dates. ES
      DTM05 0…1 2/3

Required. Describes the date format, time format, or date and time period format type.

  • D6 - YYMMDD

  • D8 - CCYYMMDD

  • DD - DAYOFMONTH

  • DT - CCYYMMDDHHMM

  • MD - MMDD

  • T - MMDDYY

  • TM - HHMM

  • TQ - MMYY

  • TS - HHMMSS

  • TT - MMDDYY

  • YM - YYMM

 DT
      DTM06 0…1 1/35 Describes the date format, time format, or date and time period. -
  N1 1…99 - Required. N1 segment loop at header for party address and location information. -
    N101 1…1 2/3

Required. Entity qualifier for the Customer or Buyer party identifier and address information.

  • AO – Account holder business information
  • BK - Party creating shipment booking
  • BS – Billto and Shipto combined
  • BT – Billto party
  • BY – Customer or Buyer
  • CA – Carrier (transport operator)
  • CI – Consignor
  • CN – Consignee
  • CL – Container pickup party
  • C9 – Contract holder (depends on context)
  • DA – Delivery address / party
  • DT – Destination terminal
  • D1 – Truck driver (no EDI qualifier, contextbased)
  • EX - Exporter
  • FR - Message sender
  • FP - Credit Card Holder Business Information
  • FW - Freight forwarder
  • MF - Manufacturer
  • NP - Notify party
  • N1 - First notify party
  • N2 - Second notify party
  • OB - Ordered by party
  • OT - Origin inland terminal
  • PR - Freight payer
  • PW - Pickup location
  • RO - Origin intermodal ramp
  • RD - Destination intermodal ramp
  • R6 - Booking requester (may be consignee / shipper as well)
  • SF - Shipfrom location
  • SH - Shipper
  • ST - Shipto location
  • SU - Supplier
  • TO - Message receiver
  • UC - Ultimate customer / end user
  • VN - Vendor (alt. seller)
  • WH - Warehouse
 SU
    N102 0…1 1/60 Required. Name. Pharma customer
    N103 0…1 1/2

Required. Identifier code qualifier.

Valid values:

  • 1 - DUNS

  • 2 - SCAC

  • 9 - DUNS+4

  • 11 - Drug Enforcement Agency registration number

  • 21 - Health Industry Number

  • 91 - Company identifier

  • 92 - Company location identifier

  • UL - Global Location Number

  • PI - US_340B_ID

  • PP - Pharmacy_Processor_Number

 UL
    N104 0…1 2/80 Required. Party identifier as qualified by N103 mapping to companyIdentifierValue. 3333331013655
    N3 0…1 - N3: Address: Child of customer party N1 name segment. -
      N301 1…1 1/55 Required. Street address 1. 555 Neelan Road
      N302 0…1 1/55 Street address 2. Suite 123
    N4 0…1 - N4: Geographic Location. Child of customer party N1 name segment. -
      N401 0…1 2/30 City name. Sacramento
      N402 0…1 2/2 State or province code. Code (Standard state/province) as defined by appropriate government agency. CA
      N403 0…1 3/15 Postal code. Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks. 95833
      N404 0…1 2/3 Country code. US
      N405 0…1 1/2 Type of location. CA
      N406 0…1 1/30 Specific location. 95833
      N407 0…1 1/3 Country subdivision. US
    G61 0…3 - Required. G61 segment explains about contact information for party business or location. -
      G6101 1…1 2/2

Required. Contact type.

Valid values:

  • IC - Information contact

  • FW - Forwarder contact

 IC
      G6102 1…1 1/60 Required. Contact name. Grame Smith
      G6103 0…1 2/2 Title of contact. Mr
      G6104 0…1 1/2048 Required. Contact phone number. 897654
      G6105 0…1 1/20 Contact email address. gsmith@gmail.com
  H3 0…6 - Special handling instructions for shipment. All parameters to be understood in the form of different codes used by industry, -
    H301 0…1 2/3

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions.

Valid values:

  • EP - Expedite

  • DM - Domestic

  • DA - Dangerous

  • CH - Carrier

 EP
    H302 0…1 2/30 Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate. ABCD34567
    H303 0…1 1/4 To specify perishable protective service - rail carriers only. HDN
    H304 0…1 1/7 To specifying extra and careful instructions. VC
    H305 0…1 1/1

Codes indicating for respective tariff applies.

Valid values:

  • B - INTERSTATE

  • A - INTRASTATE

  • R - REGIONAL

  • D - RECIPROCAL

  • I - INTERNATIONAL

 I
  V1 0…2 - Vessel details. -
    V101 0…1 1/8 Vessel unique identifier. 9399193
    V102 0…1 2/28 Vessel registered name. Flora
    V103 0…1 2/3 Vessel registered country code. UK
    V104 0…1 2/30 Voyage identifier on which the cargo travels. 12345
    V105 0…1 2/4 Carrier SCAC code. SC01
    V106 0…1 1/1

Specific requirement or condition that applies to the vessel on which the cargo is being or has been transported.

Valid values:

  • F - Specified Flag Required

  • M - Must Comply

  • O - Forwarder Option

  • R - Roll Booking to Another Vessel

  • S - Substitution OK

 F
    V107 0…1 2/2

Identifies the design or usage class of the vessel carrying the shipment.

Valid values:

  • B - Barge

  • C - Container Vessel

  • D - Dry Bulk Vessel

  • G - General Cargo

  • L - LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship)

  • R - Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro)

  • T - Tanker

  • V - Vehicle Carrier

 10
    V108 0…1 1/1

Vessel code qualifier, organization provides vessel unique identifier. Valid values:

  • B - U.S. Bureau of Census

  • C - Ship's Radio Call Signal

  • L - Lloyd's Register of Shipping

  • Z - Mutually defined number

 B
    V109 0…1 1/2

Transport method type.

Valid values:

  • 7 - By mail
  • A - By air
  • H - To be picked up customer
  • J - Truck
  • O - Container by ship
  • R - Shipped by train
  • S - By sea
  • X - Piggy back transport, ie trailer on train
  • AE - Air express
  • LT - Less than truckload
  • SR - Supplier truck
 J
  LX 1…999 - Required. Line item loop start for shipment booking confirmation, referring a line number in a transaction set -
    LX01 1…1 1/6 Required. Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set 0010
    N7 0…1 - Equipment details used for shipment booking request -
      N701 0…1 1/4 Equipment prefix SC
      N702 1…1 1/15 Required. Equipment unique identifier 1234
      N703 0…1 1/10 Equipment weight value 10
      N704 0…1 1/2

Equipment weight qualifier.

  • A5 - Average weight

  • A4 - Average weight per load

  • B - Billed weight

  • CE - Certified weight of cargo

  • A - Consolidated weight

  • F - Deficit weight

  • E - Estimated net weight

  • O - Excess weight over maximum

  • FR - Freight weight

  • G - Gross weight

  • L - Legal weight

  • LC - Maximum lading capacity

  • M - Minimum weight for rate

  • N - Actual net weight

  • ND - Non-chargeable dunnage

  • V - Non transit weight - transit bills only

  • PA - Pallet weight

  • U - Weight per unit

  • A3 - Shipper's weight

  • SK - Skid weight

  • T - Tare weight

  • W - Transit weight - transit bills only

  • SO - Storage in transit out

 B
      N705 0…1 1/8 Tare weight value. 2
      N706 0…1 1/6 Weight allowance provided for increased weight during transport such as snow. -
      N707 0…1 1/6 Lading protected material weight. -
      N708 0…1 1/8 Equipment volume value. 100
      N709 0…1 1/1

Equipment volume unit type.

  • B – Volume of barge
  • T – Volume of container
  • C – Cubic centimeters
  • M – Cubic decimeters
  • E – Cubic feet
  • N – Cubic inches
  • X – Cubic meters
  • G – Gallons
  • V – Liter
  • L – Total volume of load
 B
      N710 0…1 1/1 Equipment owner ship code or relationship with equipment. -
      N711 0…1 2/2

Type of equipment used in delivery.

Valid values:

  • AP - Aircraft

  • CN - Container

  • RR - Railcar

  • TL - Trailer

  • VT - Ship

 CN
      N712 0…1 2/4 Equipment owner Standard carrier alpha code (SCAC code). SCAC
      N713 0…1 3/6 Required. Temperature control free form description, like range or flash point. -
      N714 0…1 1/3 Position of equipment in trailer or car or container. -
      N715 0…1 4/5 Length in feet and inches of equipment used in shipment format is FFFII (FFF= feets, II = Inches. If value is 1211 = 12 feet 11 inches 1211
      N716 0…1 1/1

Code identifying the type of tare.

Valid values:

  • A - Actual

  • M - Marked

 -
      N717 0…1 1/1

Weight unit type code.

Valid values:

  • E – Metric ton
  • G – Gram
  • K – Kilogram
  • L – Pounds
  • M – Measurement ton
  • O – Ounces
  • S – Short ton
  • T – Long ton
 E
      N718 0…1 1/1 Equipment number check digit number. 2
      N719 0…1 2/2

Types of transport service requested which may differ from contract conditions.

  • AA – Rate for requested transport services from airport to airport
  • BB – Rate for requested transport services for bulk break
  • CP – Rate for requested transport services from freight station to pier
  • DD – Rate for requested transport services from door to door
  • DA – Rate for requested transport services from door to airport
  • DR – Rate for requested transport services from door to ramp
  • HH – Rate for requested transport services from house to house
  • HP – Rate for requested transport services from house to pier
  • MD – Rate for requested transport services for mixed delivery
  • PC – Rate for requested transport services from pier to freight station
  • PH – Rate for requested transport services from pier to house
  • PP – Rate for requested transport services from pier to pier
  • RD – Rate for requested transport services from Ramp to door
  • RE – Rate for requested transport services from ramp to ramp
  • RR – Rate for requested transport services for roll on & off
 RE
      N720 0…1 1/8 Equipment height used in transport , in inches, can include upto 5 decimals. 12.234
      N721 0…1 1/8 Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position , in inches, can include upto 5 decimals. 12.234
      N722 0…1 4/4 Equipment type ISO Code. -
    W09 0…1 - To establish the relationship between requested equipment type and required temperatures. -
      W0901 1…1 2/2

Required. Type of equipment used in delivery.

Valid values:

  • CN - Container

  • RR - Rail Car

  • TL - Trailer

  • VT - Ship

  • AP - Aircraft

  • TO - Truck

  • CZ - Refeer Container

 CN
      W0902 0…1 1/4 Equipment minimum allowable temperature. 35.64
      W0903 0…1 2/2

Temperature unit of measure.

Valid values:

  • CE - Degree, Celsius

  • FA- Degree, Fahrenheit

  • KV - Degree Celsius per kelvin

 FA
      W0904 0…1 1/4 Equipment maximum allowable temperature. 35.64
      W0905 0…1 2/2

Specifies the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken.

  • 02 – Statute Mile
  • 4G – Microliter
  • AM – Ampoule
  • AV – Capsule
  • BD – Bundle
  • BG – Bag
  • BO – Bottle
  • BX – Box
  • C3 – Centiliter
  • CA – Case
  • CC – Cubic Centimeter
  • CF – Cubic Feet
  • CG – Card, Blister
  • CI – Cubic Inches
  • CL – Cylinder
  • CM – Centimeter
  • CN – Can
  • CP – Crate
  • CQ – Cartridge
  • CR – Cubic Meters
  • CT – Carton
  • DA – Day
  • DI – Dispenser
  • DK – Kilometers
  • DL – Deciliter
  • DM – Decimeter
  • DR – Drum
  • DS – Display
  • DZ – Dozen
  • EA – Each
  • FO – Fluid Ounce
  • FT – Foot
  • GA – Gallon
  • GL – Gram/liter
  • GR – Gram
  • GS – Gross
  • H4 – Hectoliter
  • HF – Hundred Feet
  • HR – Hours
  • IN – Inch
  • K6 – Kiloliters
  • KG – Kilogram
  • KT – Kit
  • LB – Pounds
  • LF – Linear Foot
  • LO – Lot (unit of procurement)
  • LT – Liter
  • LY – Linear Yard
  • MC – Microgram
  • ME – Milligram
  • ML – Milliliter
  • MM – Millimeter
  • MO – Months
  • MR – Meter
  • OZ – Ounces
  • PC – Piece
  • PF – Pallet
  • PK – Package
  • PR – Pair
  • PT – Pint
  • QT – Quart
  • RL – Roll
  • SC – Square Centimeter
  • SF – Square Foot
  • SH – Sheet
  • SI – Square Inch
  • SM – Square Meter
  • ST – Set
  • SY – Square Yard
  • T3 – Thousand Pieces
  • TB – Tube
  • TH – Thousand
  • TY – Tray
  • U2 – Tablet
  • UM – Million
  • UN – Unit
  • V2 – Pouch
  • VI – Vial
  • WK – Week
  • YD – Yard
  • YR – Years
 -
      W0906 0…1 1/60 Descriptive information about environment required in refrigerated container when other then normal air required. Vent setting temp to be maintained
      W0907 0…1 1/1

To specifying equipment vent adjustment code.

Valid values:

  • A - Vent 25% Open

  • B - Vent 50% Open

  • C - Vent 75% Open

  • D - Vent 100% Open

  • F - Vent 10% Open

  • E - Vent should be in closed position.

  • Z - Carrier to set based on commodity type.

 A
      W0908 0…1 1/3 Percent in integer format , example: 50% required, in 50. 50
      W0909 0…1 1/15 It describes the number of air exchanges per hour. -
    L0   1…999 - Shipment booking request line item details, like quantity, measurements, packing details. -
      L001 0…1 1/6 Line item number. 1
      L002 0…1 1/11 Billed quantity for the shipment, max 8 digits, included upto 5 decimal places. -
      L003 0…1 2/2

Billed quantity type, basis for rating.

  • BA – Barrels
  • BX – Box
  • EA – Identifies a billable unit as a single item.
  • KG – Metric weight unit used in international shipping.
  • LR – Liter
  • TN – Billing unit expressed as short tons (2,000 lbs).
  • CF – Volume unit used for dimensional rating.
  • MT – Often used in ocean freight, usually equals 1 cubic meter or 1,000 kg.
  • VA – Actual volume of the cargo.
  • VC – Volume used for billing after dimensional adjustments.
  • PK – Common billing unit for boxed or grouped goods.
  • TD – Billing unit based on number of days.
  • TH – Billing unit based on number of hours.
  • SP – Number of stops authorized as part of a shipment.
  • EA – Identifies a billable unit as a single item.
  • LB – Common weight unit in ocean freight billing.
  • NR – A standard shipping container unit.
  • NU – Generic unit of measure for shipment rating.
 EA
      L004 0…1 1/10 Item weight value , max 10 digits, included upto 5 decimal places. 10
      L005 0…1 1/2

Item weight qualifier.

  • A5 - Average weight

  • A4 - Average weight per load

  • B - Billed weight

  • CE - Certified weight of cargo

  • A - Consolidated weight

  • F - Deficit weight

  • E - Estimated net weight

  • O - Excess weight over maximum

  • FR - Freight weight

  • G - Gross weight

  • L - Legal weight

  • LC - Maximum lading capacity

  • M - Minimum weight for rate

  • N - Actual net weight

  • ND - Non-chargeable dunnage

  • V - Non transit weight - transit bills only

  • PA - Pallet weight

  • U - Weight per unit

  • A3 - Shipper's weight

  • SK - Skid weight

  • T - Tare weight

  • W - Transit weight - transit bills only

  • SO - Storage in transit out

 B
      L006 0…1 1/8 Item volume value , max 8 digits, included upto 5 decimal places. 100
      L007 0…1 1/1

Item volume unit type.

  • B – Volume of barge
  • T – Volume of container
  • C – Cubic centimeters
  • M – Cubic decimeters
  • E – Cubic feet
  • N – Cubic inches
  • X – Cubic meters
  • G – Gallons
  • V – Liter
  • L – Total volume of load
 B
      L008 0…1 1/7 Number of handling units of the line item tenderd to carrier. 10
      L009 0…1 3/3

Packing form of lading quantity.

  • PLL – 463L Air Pallet
  • BAG - Bag
  • BAL - Bale
  • BRG - Barge
  • BBL - Barrel
  • BSK - Basket or hamper
  • BEM - Beam
  • BIN - Bin
  • BOB - Bobbin
  • BOT - A bottle
  • BOX - Box
  • BXI - Box, with inner container
  • BXT - Bucket
  • BLK - Bulk
  • BKG - Large fabric bulk container that takes the shape of whever is inside it.
  • BDL - Bundle
  • CAB – Cabinet
  • CAG – Cage
  • CAN – Can
  • CCS – Can Case
  • CBC – Containers of Bulk Cargo
  • CAR – Carrier
  • CTN – Carton
  • CAS – Case
  • CSK – Cask
  • CHS – Chest
  • COL – Coil
  • CND – Container, Commercial Highway Lift
  • CNT – Container
  • CRD – Cradle
  • CRT – Crate
  • CUB – A cube
  • CYL – Cylinder
  • CNX – 8x8x8-foot container for packaging and shipping military material
  • CNF – Multiwall Container Secured to Warehouse Pallet
  • CNE –Engine Container
  • CNA – Household Goods Containers, Wood
  • CLD – Car Load, Rail
  • DBK – Dry Bulk
  • DRK – Double-length Rack
  • DRM – Drum container.
  • DSK - Double-length Skid
  • DTB – Double-length Tote Bin
  • DUF – Duffle Bag
  • ENV – Envelope
  • FLX – A rubber liner used in a standard container for liquid material
  • FRM – Frame
  • FSK – Flask
  • FWR – Forward Reel
  • HPR – Hamper
  • HPT – Hopper Truck
  • HRB - On Hanger or Rack in Boxes
  • HRK – Half-standard Rack
  • HTB – Half-Standard Tote Bin
  • JAR – Jar
  • JUG – JugA bottle (usually 1/2 gallon or larger) fitted with a handle
  • KEG – Keg
  • KIT – Kit
  • KRK – Knockdown Rack
  • KTB – Knockdown Tote Bin
  • LBK – Liquid Bulk
  • LIF – Lifts
  • LOG – Log
  • LSE – Loose
  • LUG – Lug
  • LVN – Lift Van
  • MLV – 20-foot transportation van that conforms to ISO standards
  • MRP – Multi-Roll Pack
  • MXD - Mixed Type Pack
  • OVW – Over wrap - A cardboard wrapping around a pallet.
  • PCS – Pieces
  • PIR – Pims
  • PKG – Package
  • PLF – Platform
  • PLL – 463L Air Pallet
  • PLN – Pipeline
  • PLT – Pallet
  • PRK – Pipe Rack
  • RCK - Rack
  • REL – Reel
  • ROL – Roll
  • RVR – Reverse Reel
  • SAK – Sack
  • SBC – A plastic liner in a container to protect dry free-flowing material during transport.
  • SHT –Sheet
  • SKD – Skid
  • SLP – Cardboard platforms that hold product for storage or transportation
  • SLV – Sleeve
  • SPI – Spin Cylinders
  • SPL – Spool
  • SVN – 40-foot container that conforms to ISO standards for sea transport
  • TBE – Tube
  • TBN – Tote Bin
  • TKR – Tank Car
  • TKT – Tank Truck
  • TLD - Intermodal Trailer/Container Load (Rail)
  • TNK – Tank
  • TRC – Tierce
  • TRI – Box made from three-ply cardboard
  • TRK – Trunk and Chest
  • TRU –Truck
  • TRY – Tray
  • TSS – Trunk, Salesmen Sample
  • TTC – Tote Can. A reusable stainless steel container with handles; used for liquid material
  • TUB – Tub
  • UNP – Unpacked
  • UNT – Unit
  • VEH – Vehicles
  • VPK – Van Pack
  • WHE – On Own Wheel
  • WLC – Wheeled Carrier
  • WRP – Wrapped
 CNT
      L010 0…1 2/25 Descriptive information of materials used for protection of lading goods. Rubber
      L011 0…1 1/1

Weight unit type code.

Valid values:

  • E – Metric ton
  • G – Gram
  • K – Kilogram
  • L – Pounds
  • M – Measurement ton
  • O – Ounces
  • S – Short ton
  • T – Long ton
 E
      L012 0…1 2/2

Type of service providing for charging / rating purpose.

  • AA – Rate for requested transport services from airport to airport
  • BB – Rate for requested transport services for bulk break
  • CP – Rate for requested transport services from freight station to pier
  • DD – Rate for requested transport services from door to door
  • DA – Rate for requested transport services from door to airport
  • DR – Rate for requested transport services from door to ramp
  • HH – Rate for requested transport services from house to house
  • HP – Rate for requested transport services from house to pier
  • MD – Rate for requested transport services for mixed delivery
  • PC – Rate for requested transport services from pier to freight station
  • PH – Rate for requested transport services from pier to house
  • PP – Rate for requested transport services from pier to pier
  • RD – Rate for requested transport services from Ramp to door
  • RE – Rate for requested transport services from ramp to ramp
  • RR – Rate for requested transport services for roll on & off
 RE
      L013 0…1 1/15 Represent the total number of boxes, cartons, or pieces contained on a pallet, skid, or slip sheet for the line item., this only be used if L009 is PLT or SKD or SLP and L015 is Y. 10
      L014 0…1 3/3

Packing form of lading quantity that should be verified.

Valid values:

  • BOX - Boxes

  • CTN - Cartons

  • PCS - Pieces

 

Note: This only be used if L009 is PLT or SKD or SLP and L015 is Y

 CNT
      L015 0…1 1/1

Boolean indicates carrier required to verify number of units contained on a pallet, slip sheet, skid.

Valid values:

  • Y - true, carrier needs to verify

  • N - false, carrier does not need to verify.

 Y
    L5   0…1 - Shipment booking lading item details like packaging, description, etc. -
      L501 0…1 1/6 Lading item number. -
      L502 0…1 1/50 Lading item description. -
      L503 0…1 1/30 Commodity code, describes commodity or group of commodities. -
      L504 0…1 1/1

Commodity coding system used for commodity.

Valid values:

  • 2 - Dun's SIC 2+2, Dun & Bradstreet

  • 5 - National Drug Code

  • C - Canadian Freight

  • N - Motor Freight Classification

  • P - Bulk Codes

  • Q - Quota Category

  • S - Standard International Trade Classification

  • T - Standard Transportation Commodity Code

  • Z - Mutually defined

 5
      L505 0…1 3/5

Packaging material used for inner level packing.

  • CAS – Case
  • CTN – Carton
  • PLT – Pallet
  • RCK – Rack
  • UNT – Unit
  • BAG - Bag
  • BAL - Bale
  • BBL - Barrel
  • BGD – Banding to bind/tie package to secure it
  • BDL – Bundle
  • BLS – Blister packaging between dome and carrier
  • BOT – Bottle
  • CAN – Can
  • DRM –Drum
  • ENV – Envelope
  • FSK – Flask
  • JAR – Jar
  • JUG – Jug
  • KEG – Keg
  • MUL – Multipack - consumer bundle
  • ROL – Roll
  • SAH – Sachet
  • SAK – Sack
  • SPI – Spin Cylinders
  • SPL – Spool
  • TBE – Tube
  • TBN – Tote Bin
  • TRY – Tray
  • TUB – Tub
  • VIL – Vial
  • WRP – Wrapped
 -
    L4   0…1 - Shipment booking lading item measurement details like length, width, height, etc. -
      L401 1…1 1/8 Required. Equipment length used in shipment booking , in inches, can include upto 5 decimals. 12.234
      L402 1…1 1/8 Required. Equipment width used in shipment booking , in inches, can include upto 5 decimals. 12.234
      L403 1…1 1/8 Required. Equipment height used in shipment booking , in inches, can include upto 5 decimals. 12.234
      L404 1…1 1/1

Required. Unit of measurement for shipment dimensions.

Valid values:

  • C - Centimeters

  • F - Feet

  • N - Inches

  • X - Meters

 X
    L1   0…1 - Describes rate and charges details related to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements. -
      L101 0…1 1/6 Sequential line number for freight invoice item. -
      L102 0…1 1/15 Rate that applies to the specific commodity. -
      L103 0…1 2/2

Charge rate type

  • BL – Bill of Lading declared value (ocean cargo valuation)
  • CW – Per hundredweight (transportation rate per 100 lbs)
  • PF – Per cubic foot (volume-based rating)
  • PG – Per gallon (liquid shipments, marine/ocean bulk)
  • PH – Per hundred (of basic unit, flat hundred)
  • PM – Per mile (road, drayage, intermodal transport)
  • PW – Percentage of total charges (common in invoices)
  • SP – Per stop (accessorial charge qualifier)
  • FR – Flat rate (fixed dollar amount)
  • FC – Flat charge (similar to flat rate)
  • AV – Ad valorem (percent of cargo value, common in maritime)
  • PU – Per unit
  • PC – Per car
  • CR – Charges based on mentioned percentage
  • MN – Minimum charge
  • LB – Per pound
  • CM – Per cubic meter
  • ER – Per each request
  • GT – Per gross ton
  • PA – Per container
  • PD – Per day
  • PR – Per hour
  • PS – Per shipment
  • PZ – Per package charge
  • WM – Weight or Measurement
 PF
      L104 0…1 1/15 Total charges for invoice. 500
      L105 0…1 1/9 Advances payment for incidental charges occurring during transportation. 500
      L106 0…1 1/15 Prepaid amount paid by shipper at origin point. 2000
      L107 0…1 3/9 The code denoting the connecting station for a joint rate obtained by combining two or more published rates which are used for the calculation of transportation charges. -
      L108 0…1 3/3

Special charge or allowance code.

  • 150 –Canadian Currency Exchange.
  • 170 – Certificate Origin.
  • 295 – Special Discount.
  • 360 – Export Customs Clearance.
  • 405 – Fuel Surcharge Destination.
  • 495 – Miscellaneous - Destination
  • 585 – Document Origin.
  • 730 – Terminal Service Fee.
  • 750 – Value Added tax.
  • AAT – Handling Charge Tax.
  • AMS –Automated Manifest System.
  • ARB – Arbitrary (In Addition to Through Rates and Charges).
  • BAS – Base charge.
  • BLC – Bill of Lading Charge.
  • BRD – Bridge Charge (PEI Confederation).
  • BSC – Bunker Surcharge.
  • BUA – Bunker Adjustment.
  • CAC – Cash discount .
  • CBX – City sales tax.
  • CHG – Forward / Advance Charges.
  • CLN – Cleaning Charges.
  • COF – Container freight charges.
  • CON – Congestion Surcharge.
  • CSE – Customs Entry.
  • CTF – Chassis Destination.
  • CUF – Currency Adjustment Factor.
  • CUS – Customs Charge.
  • DDF – Destination Document.
  • DEL – Delivery Charge.
  • DIV – Diversion and Re-consignment.
  • DRC – Drayage Base-origin.
  • DSC – Discount.
  • DTC – Destination Charge.
  • EMS – Emergency Surcharge.
  • ENS – Energy Surcharge (Fuel Adjustment Factor).
  • EPC – Emergency Port Charge.
  • EXP – Expedited Service Charge.
  • FLT – Ferry Service.
  • GSS – Greater Security Service.
  • GST –Goods and Services Tax Charge.
  • HAZ – Hazardous Cargo Charge.
  • HDF – Heavy Duty Flat Car Charge.
  • HET – Heat in Transit Charges.
  • HHB – Handling Origin.
  • HST – Harmonized Sales Tax.
  • IIA – Invoice Adjustment.
  • LDG – Loading.
  • LLS – "Local Sales Tax (All Applicable Sales Taxes by Taxing Authorities Below the State Level)
  • MMT – Metropolitan Transit Tax.
  • NBH – N.H. D Wharfage.
  • ODF – Collect on Delivery Deletion Charge.
  • PAD – Premium Charge.
  • PBL – Pier Charges Other Than Wharfage.
  • PUD – Pick-Up and Delivery.
  • PPT – Parish/County Sales Tax (only).
  • REF – Refrigeration.
  • SAJ – Surcharge - Dollar Value.
  • SEC – Equipment Origin.
  • SEG – Segregating (Sorting).
  • SOC – Stop-Off Charge.
  • SST – Sales Tax (State and Local).
  • SSX – Sales and Use Tax (State and Local).
  • STC – State Surcharge.
  • STF – Container stuffing.
  • STR – Storage in Transit.
  • SWC – Switching Charge.
  • TAD – Transportation tax.
  • TER – Terminal Charge.
  • TRF – Transfer fees.
  • TTL – Local Tax.
  • TTS – State Tax.
  • TTM – Tax on Miscellaneous Charges.
  • URC –Transload fees.
  • USF – Special Type Flat Car.
  • UUT – Use Tax.
  • WTV – VGM Free Origin.
  • ZZZ – Mutually Defined.
  • TAD – Carbon Tax – BC (Also available as default for all Carbon Tax).
  • ENC – Carbon Tax – Alberta (Specific to CN).
  • CSK – Carbon Tax – Saskatchewan (Specific to CN).
  • CMB –Carbon Tax – Manitoba (Specific to CN).
  • CQQ – Carbon Tax – Quebec (Specific to CN).
  • CNB – Carbon Tact – New Brunswick (Specific to CN).
  • CNS – Carbon Tax – Nova Scotia (Specific to CN).
 DSC
      L109 0…1 1/3 Identifies specific & designated class of goods, valid values:\n\n- CTR = CONTRACT\n- E = EXCESSWEIGHT\n- M = MINIMUM\n- QUO = QUOTED\n- T = SENDER\n- X = CONTAINER\n- Y = EXCEPTION\n CTR
      L110 0…1 1/1

Charge entitle party, party who pays the bill.

Valid values:

  • S - Shipper

  • C - Consignee

  • I - Issuing carrier

  • D - Destination carrier

 S
      L111 0…1 1/1

Payment method for freight invoice charges.

Valid values:

  • A - Prepaid cash

  • B - Prepaid credit

  • C - Collect cash

  • D - Collect credit

  • E - Collect

  • P - Prepaid

 A
      L112 0…1 2/35 Special charge description. -
      L113 0…1 1/1 Tariff application code. -
      L114 0…1 1/12 Shipment declared value. -
      L115 0…1 2/2

Charge rate type.

  • BL – Bill of Lading declared value (ocean cargo valuation)
  • CW – Per hundredweight (transportation rate per 100 lbs)
  • PF – Per cubic foot (volume-based rating)
  • PG – Per gallon (liquid shipments, marine/ocean bulk)
  • PH – Per hundred (of basic unit, flat hundred)
  • PM – Per mile (road, drayage, intermodal transport)
  • PW – Percentage of total charges (common in invoices)
  • SP – Per stop (accessorial charge qualifier)
  • FR – Flat rate (fixed dollar amount)
  • FC – Flat charge (similar to flat rate)
  • AV – Ad valorem (percent of cargo value, common in maritime)
  • PU – Per unit
  • PC – Per car
  • CR – Charges based on mentioned percentage
  • MN – Minimum charge
  • LB – Per pound
  • CM – Per cubic meter
  • ER – Per each request
  • GT – Per gross ton
  • PA – Per container
  • PD – Per day
  • PR – Per hour
  • PS – Per shipment
  • PZ – Per package charge
  • WM – Weight or Measurement
 PF
      L116 0…1 1/1 Lading liability code -
      L117 0…1 1/11 Billed quantity for the shipment, max 8 digits, included upto 5 decimal places -
      L118 0…1 2/2

Billed quantity type, basis for rating.

  • BA – Barrels
  • BX – Box
  • EA – Identifies a billable unit as a single item.
  • KG – Metric weight unit used in international shipping.
  • LR – Liter
  • TN – Billing unit expressed as short tons (2,000 lbs).
  • CF – Volume unit used for dimensional rating.
  • MT – Often used in ocean freight, usually equals 1 cubic meter or 1,000 kg.
  • VA – Actual volume of the cargo.
  • VC – Volume used for billing after dimensional adjustments.
  • PK – Common billing unit for boxed or grouped goods.
  • TD – Billing unit based on number of days.
  • TH – Billing unit based on number of hours.
  • SP – Number of stops authorized as part of a shipment.
  • EA – Identifies a billable unit as a single item.
  • LB – Common weight unit in ocean freight billing.
  • NR – A standard shipping container unit.
  • NU – Generic unit of measure for shipment rating.
 DK
      L119 0…1 1/10 Rate percentage (e.g., 0.0 through 1.0 represents 0% through 100%). 0.1
      L120 0…1 3/3 Billed currency code info for charges. EUR
    H1   0…100 - To specify information relative to hazardous material. -
      H101 1…1 4/10 Required. Hazardous material code qualifier for regulated hazardous materials. 3166
      H102 0…1 1/4 Type of hazard for a material. 9
      H103 0…1 1/1

Specifies the Hazardous Material Class Code.

Valid values:

  • A - ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

  • I - IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)

 I
      H104 0…1 2/30 Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any. INTERNAL COMBUSTION
      H105 0…1 1/24 Phone number and name of person or department to contact in case of emergency. JOHN SMITH 8008518061
      H106 0…1 1/6 The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials. -
      H107 0…1 1/3 The flashpoint temperature for hazardous material. 70
      H108 0…1 2/2

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken.

  • 02 – Statute Mile
  • 4G – Microliter
  • AM – Ampoule
  • AV – Capsule
  • BD – Bundle
  • BG – Bag
  • BO – Bottle
  • BX – Box
  • C3 – Centiliter
  • CA – Case
  • CC – Cubic Centimeter
  • CF – Cubic Feet
  • CG – Card, Blister
  • CI – Cubic Inches
  • CL – Cylinder
  • CM – Centimeter
  • CN – Can
  • CP – Crate
  • CQ – Cartridge
  • CR – Cubic Meters
  • CT – Carton
  • DA – Day
  • DI – Dispenser
  • DK – Kilometers
  • DL – Deciliter
  • DM – Decimeter
  • DR – Drum
  • DS – Display
  • DZ – Dozen
  • EA – Each
  • FO – Fluid Ounce
  • FT – Foot
  • GA – Gallon
  • GL – Gram/liter
  • GR – Gram
  • GS – Gross
  • H4 – Hectoliter
  • HF – Hundred Feet
  • HR – Hours
  • IN – Inch
  • K6 – Kiloliters
  • KG – Kilogram
  • KT – Kit
  • LB – Pounds
  • LF – Linear Foot
  • LO – Lot (unit of procurement)
  • LT – Liter
  • LY – Linear Yard
  • MC – Microgram
  • ME – Milligram
  • ML – Milliliter
  • MM – Millimeter
  • MO – Months
  • MR – Meter
  • OZ – Ounces
  • PC – Piece
  • PF – Pallet
  • PK – Package
  • PR – Pair
  • PT – Pint
  • QT – Quart
  • RL – Roll
  • SC – Square Centimeter
  • SF – Square Foot
  • SH – Sheet
  • SI – Square Inch
  • SM – Square Meter
  • ST – Set
  • SY – Square Yard
  • T3 – Thousand Pieces
  • TB – Tube
  • TH – Thousand
  • TY – Tray
  • U2 – Tablet
  • UM – Million
  • UN – Unit
  • V2 – Pouch
  • VI – Vial
  • WK – Week
  • YD – Yard
  • YR – Years
 CE
      H109 0…1 1/3 Degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III. III
    H2   0…10 - Specifies free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment. -
      H201 1…1 2/30 Required. Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any. Hazardous Material
      H202 0…1 1/30 Free-form description of hazardous material classification or division or label requirements. Classification
SE 1…1 - Required. ST … SE transaction set trailer envelope. Child of GS group. Only one ST transaction expected. -
  SE01 1…1 1/10 Required. Total count of segments in ST … SE transaction set including ST and SE segments. 10
  SE02 1…1 4/9 Required. Transaction set control number. 0001
GE 1…1 - Required. GS … GE functional group trailer envelope. Child of ISA interchange. Only one GS group expected. -
  GE01 1…1 1/6 Required. Number of transaction sets in functional group. 5
  GE02 1…1 1/9 Required. Functional group control number. 619827
IEA 1…1 - Required. ISA … IEA interchange control trailer envelope. Only one interchange expected per transmission. -
  IEA01 1…1 1/5 Required. Number of functional groups in interchange. 1
  IEA02 1…1 9/9 Required. Interchange control number. 0000000000619827

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