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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 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. ![](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Content/Resources/Images/global_images/note_tip_24x24.png) Contact your TraceLink Services representative for more information about integrating with this message. - **Message Type**: MPC\_OCEAN\_SHIPMENT\_BOOKING\_CONFIRMATION - **X12 Format**: X12 301 - **Transform Names**: - B2B\_EDI\_X12\_301\_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation\_IB\_V1 - B2B\_EDI\_X12\_301\_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation\_OB\_V1 [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Guidelines](#) 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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." ^ 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `CFR` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-barge carrier terminal service - `CIF` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-door service - `CIP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-motor service - `CPT` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-rail service - `DAP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-ocean terminal service - `DAT` – Rate of shipments for freight station to freight station service - `DDP` – Rate of shipments for freight station to door service - `EXW` – Buyer bears all costs and risks in taking the goods from the seller's premises to the desired location - `FAS` – Buyer bears all costs and risks, after goods are placed on vessel - `FCA` – Free carrier for buyer, because shipment costs are taken care by seller - `FOB` – Free on board, costs and risks are owned by seller 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif).Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `CFR` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-barge carrier terminal service - `CIF` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-door service - `CIP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-motor service - `CPT` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-rail service - `DAP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-ocean terminal service - `DAT` – Rate of shipments for freight station to freight station service - `DDP` – Rate of shipments for freight station to door service - `EXW` – Buyer bears all costs and risks in taking the goods from the seller's premises to the desired location - `FAS` – Buyer bears all costs and risks, after goods are placed on vessel - `FCA` – Free carrier for buyer, because shipment costs are taken care by seller - `FOB` – Free on board, costs and risks are owned by seller 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values: ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif) Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `CFR` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-barge carrier terminal service - `CIF` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-door service - `CIP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-motor service - `CPT` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-rail service - `DAP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-ocean terminal service - `DAT` – Rate of shipments for freight station to freight station service - `DDP` – Rate of shipments for freight station to door service - `EXW` – Buyer bears all costs and risks in taking the goods from the seller's premises to the desired location - `FAS` – Buyer bears all costs and risks, after goods are placed on vessel - `FCA` – Free carrier for buyer, because shipment costs are taken care by seller - `FOB` – Free on board, costs and risks are owned by seller 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif).Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values:](#)- `CFR` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-barge carrier terminal service - `CIF` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-door service - `CIP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-motor service - `CPT` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-rail service - `DAP` – Rate of shipments for barge-to-ocean terminal service - `DAT` – Rate of shipments for freight station to freight station service - `DDP` – Rate of shipments for freight station to door service - `EXW` – Buyer bears all costs and risks in taking the goods from the seller's premises to the desired location - `FAS` – Buyer bears all costs and risks, after goods are placed on vessel - `FCA` – Free carrier for buyer, because shipment costs are taken care by seller - `FOB` – Free on board, costs and risks are owned by seller 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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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 [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Valid values ](#)- `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. [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif).Valid values ](#)- `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 [![Closed](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Skins/Default/Stylesheets/Images/transparent.gif)Example](#)```plaintext ISA*00*ISA0210100*00*ISA0410100*07*7777776067344 *01*888888404358877*190125*0900*^*00501*000619827*0*P*>~ GS*CF*2222224043588*TRACELINK*20190125*095512*828691477*X*005010~ ST*301*0001~ B1*2ABC*123212332*20251008*N*Y*CPT~ G61*FC*Grame Smith*TE*897654~ Y3*12321**20251008*20251008*UN2343*NEWYORK*20251008*142851*J*BB*CT~ Y4*12321*12325*20251008*UN2343*1000*2K20*2ABC*CI*USLGB*AA~ W09*CN*35*FA*35**Vent setting temp to be maintained*A*50~ N9*CT*123456**20251008*142851~ R2A*1*D*J*SCAC***AA**desc~ N1*SU*Pharma customer*UL*3333331013655~ N2*addBName_SU*A3_SU~ N3*555 Neelan Road*Suite 123~ N4*Sacramento*CA*95833*US*CA*95833*US~ G61*FC*Grame Smith*TE*897654~ R4*O*CI*DBCF345RGT*MIAMI*US*MIAMI*3789*CA~ DTM*140*20251008**ES*D8~ H3*DA*ABCD34567*HDN*VC*I~ LX*0010~ N7*SC*1234*98*T*100***101*B**CN*SCAC***1051*A*E*1*RE*110*111*7112~ W09*CN*114*FA*116**Vent setting temp to be maintained*A*50~ L0*1*121*EA*123*B*125*B*127*CNT*Rubber*E*RE*132*PLT*Y~ L5*501*desc502*CC*5*ENV~ L4*140*141*142*N*144*145~ L1*101*147*PF*149*150*151**DSC*E*C*E*desc112*****157*DK*0.1*EUR~ H1*3166*9*I*INTERNAL COMBUSTION*JOHN SMITH 8008518061*166*167*CE*III~ H2*Hazardous Material*Classification~ SE*10*0001~ GE*5*619827~ IEA*1*000619827~ ``` ![](/sites/default/files/tech_comms/mpl/Content/Resources/Images/global_images/note_tip_24x24.png) Review TraceLink's [API: Terms of Use](https://www.tracelink.com/legal-and-trust/api-terms-of-use) #### Table of contents ##### Related Content [ ![Related content](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/cloud.svg) ](/resources/tracelink-university/forecast-plan-idoc) ##### Forecast plan (IDoc) Forecasting APIs allow companies to exchange data about anticipated product demand and supply availability with upstream supply chain Partners without giving these Partners access to their serialization system of record. 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