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X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender

X12 Release 4040

This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Motor Carrier Load Tender Transaction Set (204) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used to allow shippers or other interested parties to offer (tender) a shipment to a full load (truckload) motor carrier including detailed scheduling, equipment requirements, commodities, and shipping instructions pertinent to a load tender. It is not to be used to provide a motor carrier with data relative to a Less-than-Truckload bill of lading, pick-up notification, or manifest.

Delimiters
  • ~ Segment
  • * Element
  • > Component
  • ^ Repetition
EDI samples
  • Bill of Lading for a Dry Container With Multi Deliveries
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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
0100
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
B2
0200
Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction
Max use 1
Required
B2A
0300
Set Purpose
Max use 1
Required
L11
0800
Business Instructions and Reference Number
Max use 50
Optional
G62
0900
Date/Time
Max use 1
Optional
MS3
1000
Interline Information
Max use 1
Required
AT5
1100
Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
Max use 6
Optional
LH6
1250
Hazardous Certification
Max use 6
Optional
Bill-to-Party
Consignee
detail
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1

To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of information in the Authorization Information

00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)

ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of information in the Security Information

00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code indicating the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will use this as a receiving ID to route data to them

ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format

Date of the interchange

ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format

Time of the interchange

ISA-11
I65
Repetition Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1

Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the segment terminator

^
Repetition Separator
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the version number of the interchange control segments

00404
Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2000
ISA-13
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating sender's request for an interchange acknowledgment

0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information

I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1

Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator and the segment terminator

>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

SM
Motor Carrier Load Tender (204)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party receiving transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying the issuer of the standard; this code is used in conjunction with Data Element 480

T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)

Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed

004040
Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2000

Heading

ST
0100
Heading > ST

Transaction Set Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

  • The transaction set identifier (ST01) is used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
204
Motor Carrier Load Tender
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

B2
0200
Heading > B2

Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit basic data relating to shipment information

Example
B2-02
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • B202 contains the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of the carrier that will receive the bill of lading.
  • B202 is mandatory for transaction set 204.
CPRS
Canadian Pacific Railway
B2-04
145
Shipment Identification Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)

Usage notes

The Shipment Identification Number provided on a 204 Load Tender must be the same when providing a 204 Bill of Lading.

B2-05
188
Weight Unit Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
B2-06
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

CC
Collect
NR
Non Revenue
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
B2-07
147
Shipment Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining relationship of this shipment with respect to other shipments given to the carrier at the same time

B
Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment
E
Empty Equipment Billing (Non-Revenue)
I
Intermodal
W
Revenue Empty
B2-08
86
Total Equipment
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Total pieces of equipment

Usage notes

Limited to 1 piece of equipment for both 204 Load Tenders or Bill of Ladings.

B2-09
460
Shipment Weight Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the way by which weights are obtained for a particular shipment

  • B209 is mandatory for rail transactions.
A
Shipper's Weight Agreement
L
N
No Wt. Req., Ship. Moving on Contract or per car rate
O
Official Weight
S
Shipper Certified Scale Weights
T
Tariff Authorized Weight
B2A
0300
Heading > B2A

Set Purpose

RequiredMax use 1

To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

Example
B2A-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

00
Original
01
Cancellation
04
Change
B2A-02
346
Application Type
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an application

BL
Bill of Lading

If used, Equipment details must be provided which is the Equipment Initial and Number.

LT
Load Tender - Truckload (TL) Carrier Only

Used by a shipper to inform carrier that a particular load is available or becoming available for movement; also signifies an advance pick-up notification.

Indicates a Load Tender request for an empty piece of equipment.

L11
0800
Heading > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Reference Identification Qualifiers.

BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CO
Customer Order Number
CR
Customer Reference Number
MB
Master Bill of Lading
OB
Ocean Bill of Lading
PO
Purchase Order Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)

A unique number (to the shipper) assigned by the shipper to identify the shipment.

WH
Master Reference (Link) Number
ZZ
Mutually Defined
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

  • L1104 contains data relating to the qualifier cited in L1102.
G62
0900
Heading > G62

Date/Time

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Segment G62 in header is used to convey the must-respond-by date and time when responding to a 204 transaction.
Example
If either Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Date (G62-02) is present, then the other is required
At least one of Date Qualifier (G62-01) or Time Qualifier (G62-03) is required
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying type of date

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

MS3
1000
Heading > MS3

Interline Information

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the interline carrier and relevant data

Example
MS3-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • MS301 is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of the interline carrier.
CPRS
Canadian Pacific Railway
MS3-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code describing the relationship of a carrier to a specific shipment movement

S
Origin Carrier, Shipper's Routing (Rail)
MS3-03
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • MS303 is the city where the interline was performed.
MS3-04
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

X
Intermodal (Piggyback)
AT5
1100
Heading > AT5

Bill of Lading Handling Requirements

OptionalMax use 6

To identify Bill of Lading handling and service requirements

Example
If Temperature (AT5-05) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (AT5-04) is required
AT5-01
152
Special Handling Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying special transportation handling instructions

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Special Handling Codes.

DA
Dangerous
DM
Domestic
MR
Mechanical Refrigeration or Mechanical Heaters

If Used, AT504 and AT505 must be used to indicate the Temperature Setting.

AT5-02
560
Special Services Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the special service

H1
Temperature Protection
AT5-04
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

CE
Centigrade, Celsius

Marine Containers Only.

FA
Fahrenheit
AT5-05
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

  • AT505 is the minimum temperature.
LH6
1250
Heading > LH6

Hazardous Certification

OptionalMax use 6

To specify the name of the person certifying that the shipment complies with the regulations and/or the actual certification

Usage notes

Must be the First and Last Name of the person certifying the shipment. A company name is NOT Acceptable. If the shipment is tendered by a non offerer to a subsequent rail carrier send "Certification on file with origin carrier".

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

0100 Bill-to-Party
RequiredMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
ConsigneeShipper
N1
1400
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Usage notes

Used to indicate the Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification. At least one occurrence of a Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification is required for all 204 Load Tender or Bill of Lading Shipment. Legal Entity names (Railinc/DUN & BRADSTREET) must be provided.

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

BT
Bill-to-Party
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
1600
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
1700
Heading > Bill-to-Party > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

G61
1900
Heading > Bill-to-Party > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
EM
Electronic Mail
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Bill-to-Party end
0100 Consignee
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyShipper
N1
1400
Heading > Consignee > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Usage notes

Used to indicate the Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification. At least one occurrence of a Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification is required for all 204 Load Tender or Bill of Lading Shipment. Legal Entity names (Railinc/DUN & BRADSTREET) must be provided.

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

CN
Consignee

Required only if the Consignee is different from the Ship To party.

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
1600
Heading > Consignee > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
1700
Heading > Consignee > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

G61
1900
Heading > Consignee > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
EM
Electronic Mail
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Consignee end
0100 Shipper
OptionalMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Bill-to-PartyConsignee
N1
1400
Heading > Shipper > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

  • Loop 0100 is used to convey name and address detail relative to bill-to, party controlling freight, or other shipment level name and address information. It is not used to convey ship from or ship to detail which should be handled within loop 0300 in table 2.
Usage notes

Used to indicate the Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification. At least one occurrence of a Bill To/ Party to Receive Freight Bill Identification is required for all 204 Load Tender or Bill of Lading Shipment. Legal Entity names (Railinc/DUN & BRADSTREET) must be provided.

Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

SH
Shipper

Required only if the Shipper is different from the Ship From party.

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
1600
Heading > Shipper > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
1700
Heading > Shipper > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

G61
1900
Heading > Shipper > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
EM
Electronic Mail
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0100 Shipper end
0200 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N7
2000
Heading > 0200 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

Example
If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required
N7-01
206
Equipment Initial
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number

  • N701 is mandatory for rail transactions.
Usage notes

Used only in the EDI 204 Bill of Lading process.

N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 15

Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

Usage notes

Used to provide Equipment number in the EDI 204 Bill of Lading process.

"1" is the default number to be used when requesting CP to supply empty equipment via EDI 204 Load Tender process.

N7-03
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

N7-04
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code defining the type of weight

N7-10
102
Ownership Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code indicating the relationship of equipment to carrier or ownership of equipment

N7-11
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

CN
Container
CX
Container, Tank
CZ
Refrigerated Container or Heated Container

If used AT5 must be provided to indicate the temperature setting.

N7-12
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • N712 is the owner of the equipment.
Usage notes

When requesting equipment from CP, use the SCAC CPRS in this position.

CPRS
SCAC Code for Canadian Pacific Railway
N7-15
567
Equipment Length
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 4Max 5

Length (in feet and inches) of equipment ordered or used to transport shipment (The format is FFFII where FFF is feet and II is inches; the range for II is 00 through 11)

Usage notes

2000 20ft Equipment
4000 40ft Equipment
4500 45ft Equipment
5300 53ft Equipment

N7-17
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
N7-19
56
Type of Service Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

DD
Door to Door
DR
Door to Ramp
RD
Ramp to Door
RE
Ramp to Ramp
N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4

Code identifying equipment type

Usage notes

Contains the ISO Equipment Code.

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used ISO Equipment Codes.

M7
2100
Heading > 0200 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 2

To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals

Example
M7-01
225
Seal Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-02
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-03
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

M7-04
225
Seal Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

0200 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

0300 Load
RequiredMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Unload
S5
0100
Detail > Load > S5

Stop-off Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

Usage notes

At least 1 Pick Up / Stop Off Detail is required to indicate where the shipment is originating from. CPRS requires only a 204 Bill of Lading at Pool Location Business and does not require an EDI 204 Load Tender.

Example
S5-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

S5-02
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reason for the stop

CL
Complete
PL
Part Load
SL
Spot for Load

Carrier requested to spot trailer for loading.

L11
0200
Detail > Load > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Reference Identification Qualifiers.

BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CO
Customer Order Number
CR
Customer Reference Number
MB
Master Bill of Lading
OB
Ocean Bill of Lading
PO
Purchase Order Number
QN
Stop Sequence Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
WH
Master Reference (Link) Number
ZZ
Mutually Defined
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

  • L1104 contains data relating to the qualifier cited in L1102.
G62
0300
Detail > Load > G62

Ship Not Before Date

RequiredMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Usage notes

Used to provide Pick-Up Appointment to CP.

Example
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

37
Ship Not Before Date
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

Usage notes

4 hour window between start and end appointment time is recommended.

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

G62
0300
Detail > Load > G62

Ship Not Later Than Date

RequiredMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Usage notes

Used to provide Pick-Up Appointment to CP.

Example
Variants (all may be used)
G62Ship Not Before Date
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

38
Ship Not Later Than Date
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

Usage notes

4 hour window between start and end appointment time is recommended.

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

0310 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
0700
Detail > Load > 0310 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

Legal Entity names (Railinc/DUN & BRADSTREET) must be provided.

Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

SF
Ship From

Represents the Pick-Up Location(s).

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
0900
Detail > Load > 0310 Loop > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
1000
Detail > Load > 0310 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

G61
1200
Detail > Load > 0310 Loop > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
EM
Electronic Mail
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0310 Loop end
0320 Loop
RequiredMax >1
L5
1300
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers

Example
If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes

  • L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
Usage notes

To be used to provide the commodity description only.

L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

Usage notes

STCC Code(s).

L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

T
Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
AT8
1350
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

RequiredMax use 1

To specify shipment details in terms of weight, and quantity of handling units

Example
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

E
Estimated Net Weight
G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT8-04
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT804 is the quantity of handling units that are not unitized (for example a carton). When added to the quantity in AT805, it is the total quantity of handling units in the shipment.
0325 Loop
OptionalMax >1
G61
1400
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

  • The G61 segment contains the person or company to be contacted by the carrier in case of emergency.
Usage notes

If Commodity being pick up is Hazardous then the Hazardous 24hr Emergency Contact Number is Mandatory.

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

L11
1410
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 5

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

  • The L11 segment contains the specific hazardous material reference numbers.
    Used in loop 0325 it pertains to all iterations of loop 0330 following.
Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most
commonly used Reference Identification Qualifiers.

AH
Agreement Number
HA
Competent Authority
HE
Hazardous Exemption Number
PN
Permit Number
SO
Special Order
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

  • L1104 contains data relating to the qualifier cited in L1102.
Usage notes

If used, LH1101 must be 'PN'. Used for Transport Canada Permit Expiration Date.

0330 Loop
RequiredMax >1
LH1
1430
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and nonbulk movements.
Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Basis for Measurement Codes.

1P
Tank Car
16
115 Kilogram Drum

A cylindrical container whose contents weigh 115 kilograms when full.

17
100 Pound Drum

A cylindrical container whose contents weigh 100 pounds when full.

18
55 Gallon Drum

A cylindrical container whose volume is equal to 55 gallons.

TK
Tank
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

Usage notes

Used to convey the number of packages in LH101.

LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6

Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulations; UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America

LH1-04
200
Hazardous Materials Page
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6

The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials

LH1-05
22
Commodity Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 7Max 7

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

Usage notes

Must contain a 7-digit numeric Hazardous Materials Response code (HMRC).

LH1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

  • LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for nonbulk shipments only.
LH1-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

LH1-09
665
Residue Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating that the material being described is that which remains in a packaging (including a tank car) after it has been unloaded

  • In LH109, a value of "R" or "P" requires that the receiver generate the words "residue: last contained" prior to the shipping name in accordance with regulations.
G
Residue Last Contained Description (Small Means of Containment)
P
Residue Last Contained Description (Packages)
R
Residue Last Contained Description (Rail Car)
LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

LH2
1440
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

RequiredMax use 4

To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (LH2-12) or Net Explosive Quantity (LH2-13) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30

The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

Usage notes

Mandatory whenever the data is required for U.S and/or Canadian hazardous shipment requirements.

The compatibility group must follow the division number for dangerous goods included in Class 1 (i.e. 1.1D where D is the compatibility group). Except for combustible liquids, only pass the numeric hazard class, decimal, division and compatibility group if applicable. Do not pass the words 'CLASS' or 'HAZARD CLASS'.

For Secondary Hazard Classifications do not pass parentheses. For combustible liquids pass 'COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID'.

LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code qualifying hazardous class

LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

RQ
Reportable Quantity
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH206 and LH207 indicate the flashpoint temperature.
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

  • LH208 and LH209 indicate the control temperature.
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

Usage notes

Control Temperature.

LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH210 and LH211 indicate the emergency temperature.
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

Usage notes

Emergency Temperature.

LH2-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

  • LH212 and LH213 indicate the net explosive weight.
Usage notes

Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
LH2-13
267
Net Explosive Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Net weight of the explosive quantity of the hazardous commodity

Usage notes

Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

LH3
1450
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

RequiredMax use 10

To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

The proper shipping name of the hazardous commodity as specified by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, or the shipping name of the dangerous good as defined in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, or the international regulations as promulgated by the United Nations

Usage notes

This field will contain the shipping name defined by the regulatory authority identified in LH302.

LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Qualifier indicating the source (regulatory) of the proper shipping name

C
Canadian Shipping Name
D
Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
I
International Shipping Name
LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the type of regulatory requirements that apply to a description; N.O.S. stands for Not Otherwise Specified

NOS
N.O.S. Regulatory Requirements Apply
LFH
1460
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20

To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LFH-05) or Quantity (LFH-06) is present, then the other is required
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Qualifier indicating the type of information being passed so that a receiver may format a description of hazardous commodity movements that meets regulatory requirements

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifiers.

ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
HZC
Hazardous Substance Constituents
INH
Inhalation Hazard
LQY
"Limited Quantity" Declaration
MPI
Marine Pollutant
PIH
"Poison - Inhalation Hazard" Declaration
POI
"Poison" Declaration
RAM
Radioactive Material Data
TEC
Technical or Chemical Group Name
TNM
Trade Name
WST
Waste Declaration
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

LFH-03
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

Usage notes

Field for overflow data from LFH02. If used to identify Protective Direction Number pass the Protective Direction Number here.

LFH-04
1023
Hazard Zone Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the Department of Transportation assigned zone designating the Inhalation Toxicity Hazard Zone

Usage notes

Used only when LFH01 equals PIH.

A
Hazard Zone A
B
Hazard Zone B
C
Hazard Zone C
D
Hazard Zone D
LFH-05
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

LFH-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • LFH06 indicates activity of the radioactive material.
LFH-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • LFH07 indicates transport index of the radioactive material.
LEP
1470
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LEP

EPA Required Data

OptionalMax use 3

To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material

Example
LEP-01
806
EPA Waste Stream Number Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 6

Waste stream number applicable to the movement of hazardous waste as determined by government regulations

Usage notes

If more than 3 waste stream codes, use LFH segment qualified with ADI. Waste Stream Number is to be enclosed in parenthesis.

LH4
1480
Detail > Load > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH4

Canadian Dangerous Requirements

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada

Example
If either Emergency Response Plan Number (LH4-01) or Communication Number (LH4-02) is present, then the other is required
LH4-01
238
Emergency Response Plan Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

The identity number of a specific hazardous emergency response plan that is assigned by the Director General of Canada

Usage notes

Required if the commodity is listed in Schedule 1, Column 7 of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.

Format to be confirmed with Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements. Currently the valid formats are n-nnnn OR n-nnnn-nnn.

LH4-02
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

  • LH402 is used for the emergency response plan telephone number.
Usage notes

Required if LH401 is present.

0330 Loop end
0325 Loop end
0320 Loop end
0350 Loop
OptionalMax >1
OID
1500
Detail > Load > 0350 Loop > OID

Order Information Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify order information detail

  • Use loop 0350 for conveying seller's order/invoice level detail or buyer's purchase order level detail. If not using order level detail, this loop should not be used.
Example
At least one of Reference Identification (OID-01) or Purchase Order Number (OID-02) is required
If either Weight Unit Code (OID-06) or Weight (OID-07) is present, then the other is required
If Reference Identification (OID-03) is present, then Purchase Order Number (OID-02) is required
If either Volume Unit Qualifier (OID-08) or Volume (OID-09) is present, then the other is required
OID-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

  • OID01 is the seller's order identification number.
Usage notes

The value provided here will be transposed to L11 Shipper's Order Number reference.

OID-02
324
Purchase Order Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

OID-03
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

  • OID03 is the number assigned by the consignee to further define the purchase order number.
OID-06
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
OID-07
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

OID-08
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
OID-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

0350 Loop end
0300 Load end
0300 Unload
RequiredMax >1
Variants (all may be used)
Load
S5
0100
Detail > Unload > S5

Stop-off Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason

Usage notes

At least 1 Delivery/Drop Off detail is required to indicate where the shipment is destined to.

Example
S5-01
165
Stop Sequence Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Identifying number for the specific stop and the sequence in which the stop is to be performed

S5-02
163
Stop Reason Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the reason for the stop

CU
Complete Unload
PU
Part Unload
L11
0200
Detail > Unload > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 50

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Reference Identification Qualifiers.

Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CO
Customer Order Number
CR
Customer Reference Number
MB
Master Bill of Lading
OB
Ocean Bill of Lading
PO
Purchase Order Number
QN
Stop Sequence Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
SO
Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)
WH
Master Reference (Link) Number
ZZ
Mutually Defined
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

  • L1104 contains data relating to the qualifier cited in L1102.
G62
0300
Detail > Unload > G62

Deliver No Later Than Date

OptionalMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Example
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

54
Deliver No Later Than Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

G62
0300
Detail > Unload > G62

Deliver Not Before Date

OptionalMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Example
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

53
Deliver Not Before Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

G62
0300
Detail > Unload > G62

Requested Delivery Date

OptionalMax use 2

To specify pertinent dates and times

  • Use G62 segment either in loop 0300 or loop 0350, but not both.
Example
If either Time Qualifier (G62-03) or Time (G62-04) is present, then the other is required
G62-01
432
Date Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date

68
Requested Delivery Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

G62-03
176
Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code specifying the reported time

Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

G62-05
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

NTE
0650
Detail > Unload > NTE

Note/Special Instruction

OptionalMax use 20

To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction

Example
NTE-01
363
Note Reference Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the functional area or purpose for which the note applies

ADD
Additional Information
NTE-02
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

0310 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
0700
Detail > Unload > 0310 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

Used to indicate the Consignee/Ship To Party.

At Least One Occurrence of a Consignee/Ship To Party is required. Legal Entity names (Railinc/DUN & BRADSTREET) must be provided.

Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

ST
Ship To
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
N3
0900
Detail > Unload > 0310 Loop > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
1000
Detail > Unload > 0310 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

G61
1200
Detail > Unload > 0310 Loop > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
EM
Electronic Mail
FX
Facsimile
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

0310 Loop end
0320 Loop
RequiredMax >1
L5
1300
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers

Example
If either Commodity Code (L5-03) or Commodity Code Qualifier (L5-04) is present, then the other is required
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L5-02
79
Lading Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes

  • L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
Usage notes

To be used to provide the commodity description only.

L5-03
22
Commodity Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

Usage notes

STCC Code(s).

L5-04
23
Commodity Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

T
Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
AT8
1350
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > AT8

Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data

RequiredMax use 1

To specify shipment details in terms of weight, and quantity of handling units

Example
AT8-01
187
Weight Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

E
Estimated Net Weight
G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
AT8-02
188
Weight Unit Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
AT8-03
81
Weight
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

AT8-04
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • AT804 is the quantity of handling units that are not unitized (for example a carton). When added to the quantity in AT805, it is the total quantity of handling units in the shipment.
0325 Loop
OptionalMax >1
G61
1400
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > G61

Contact

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed

  • The G61 segment contains the person or company to be contacted by the carrier in case of emergency.
Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (G61-03) or Communication Number (G61-04) is present, then the other is required
G61-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CN
General Contact
HM
Hazardous Material Contact
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

G61-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

  • G6103 qualifies G6104.
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

L11
1410
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > L11

Business Instructions and Reference Number

OptionalMax use 5

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

  • The L11 segment contains the specific hazardous material reference numbers.
    Used in loop 0325 it pertains to all iterations of loop 0330 following.
Example
If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required
L11-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

L11-02
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

This is not a comprehensive list and only includes some of the most commonly used Reference Identification Qualifiers.

AH
Agreement Number
HA
Competent Authority
HE
Hazardous Exemption Number
PN
Permit Number
SO
Shipper's Order (Invoice Number)
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD where CC represents the first two digits of the calendar year

  • L1104 contains data relating to the qualifier cited in L1102.
Usage notes

If used, LH1101 must be 'PN'. Used for Transport Canada Permit Expiration Date.

0330 Loop
RequiredMax >1
LH1
1430
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity

Example
LH1-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH101 and LH102 are used to convey the number and type of packages for bulk and nonbulk movements.
1P
Tank Car
16
115 Kilogram Drum

A cylindrical container whose contents weigh 115 kilograms when full.

17
100 Pound Drum

A cylindrical container whose contents weigh 100 pounds when full.

18
55 Gallon Drum

A cylindrical container whose volume is equal to 55 gallons.

TK
Tank
LH1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

Usage notes

Used to convey the number of packages in LH101.

LH1-03
277
UN/NA Identification Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 6Max 6

Code identifying the hazardous material identification number as required by Title 49 of the code of Federal Regulations; UN/NA stands for United Nations/North America

LH1-04
200
Hazardous Materials Page
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 6

The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials

LH1-05
22
Commodity Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 7Max 7

Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

Usage notes

Must contain a 7-digit numeric Hazardous Materials Response code (HMRC).

LH1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

  • LH106 and LH107 are used to convey the quantity or volume and unit of measure for nonbulk shipments only.
LH1-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

LH1-09
665
Residue Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating that the material being described is that which remains in a packaging (including a tank car) after it has been unloaded

  • In LH109, a value of "R" or "P" requires that the receiver generate the words "residue: last contained" prior to the shipping name in accordance with regulations.
G
Residue Last Contained Description ( Small Means of Containment)
P
Residue Last Contained Description (Packages)
R
Residue Last Contained Description (Rail Car)
LH1-10
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

LH2
1440
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

RequiredMax use 4

To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-06) or Temperature (LH2-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-08) or Temperature (LH2-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LH2-10) or Temperature (LH2-11) is present, then the other is required
If either Weight Unit Code (LH2-12) or Net Explosive Quantity (LH2-13) is present, then the other is required
LH2-01
215
Hazardous Classification
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 30

The hazardous classification corresponding to the shipping name of the hazardous commodity

Usage notes

Mandatory whenever the data is required for U.S and/or Canadian hazardous shipment requirements.

The compatibility group must follow the division number for dangerous goods included in Class 1 (i.e. 1.1D where D is the compatibility group). Except for combustible liquids, only pass the numeric hazard class, decimal, division and compatibility group if applicable. Do not pass the words 'CLASS' or 'HAZARD CLASS'.

For Secondary Hazard Classifications do not pass parentheses. For combustible liquids pass 'COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID'.

LH2-02
983
Hazardous Class Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code qualifying hazardous class

LH2-05
759
Reportable Quantity Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

RQ
Reportable Quantity
LH2-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH206 and LH207 indicate the flashpoint temperature.
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-07
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

LH2-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

  • LH208 and LH209 indicate the control temperature.
LH2-09
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

Usage notes

Control Temperature.

LH2-10
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • LH210 and LH211 indicate the emergency temperature.
CE
Centigrade, Celsius
FA
Fahrenheit
LH2-11
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

Usage notes

Emergency Temperature.

LH2-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

  • LH212 and LH213 indicate the net explosive weight.
Usage notes

Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

E
Metric Ton
K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
LH2-13
267
Net Explosive Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Net weight of the explosive quantity of the hazardous commodity

Usage notes

Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

LH3
1450
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name

RequiredMax use 10

To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements

Example
If either Hazardous Material Shipping Name (LH3-01) or Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier (LH3-02) is present, then the other is required
LH3-01
224
Hazardous Material Shipping Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

The proper shipping name of the hazardous commodity as specified by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, or the shipping name of the dangerous good as defined in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, or the international regulations as promulgated by the United Nations

Usage notes

This field will contain the shipping name defined by the regulatory authority identified in LH302.

LH3-02
984
Hazardous Material Shipping Name Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Qualifier indicating the source (regulatory) of the proper shipping name

C
Canadian Shipping Name
D
Domestic (United States) Shipping Name
I
International Shipping Name
LH3-03
985
N.O.S. Indicator Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the type of regulatory requirements that apply to a description; N.O.S. stands for Not Otherwise Specified

NOS
N.O.S. Regulatory Requirements Apply
LFH
1460
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LFH

Freeform Hazardous Material Information

OptionalMax use 20

To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments

Example
If either Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (LFH-05) or Quantity (LFH-06) is present, then the other is required
LFH-01
808
Hazardous Material Shipment Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Qualifier indicating the type of information being passed so that a receiver may format a description of hazardous commodity movements that meets regulatory requirements

ADI
Additional Descriptive Information Not Required by Regulation but Desired to Accompany the Movement by the Shipper
HZC
Hazardous Substance Constituents
INH
Inhalation Hazard
LQY
"Limited Quantity" Declaration
MPI
Marine Pollutant
PIH
"Poison - Inhalation Hazard" Declaration
POI
"Poison" Declaration
RAM
Radioactive Material Data
TEC
Technical or Chemical Group Name
TNM
Trade Name
WST
Waste Declaration
LFH-02
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

LFH-03
809
Hazardous Material Shipment Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 25

Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

LFH-04
1023
Hazard Zone Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the Department of Transportation assigned zone designating the Inhalation Toxicity Hazard Zone

Usage notes

Used only when LFH01 equals PIH.

A
Hazard Zone A
B
Hazard Zone B
C
Hazard Zone C
D
Hazard Zone D
LFH-05
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

LFH-06
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • LFH06 indicates activity of the radioactive material.
LFH-07
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • LFH07 indicates transport index of the radioactive material.
LEP
1470
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LEP

EPA Required Data

OptionalMax use 3

To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material

Example
LEP-01
806
EPA Waste Stream Number Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 6

Waste stream number applicable to the movement of hazardous waste as determined by government regulations

Usage notes

If more than 3 waste stream codes, use LFH segment qualified with ADI. Waste Stream Number is to be enclosed in parenthesis.

LH4
1480
Detail > Unload > 0320 Loop > 0325 Loop > 0330 Loop > LH4

Canadian Dangerous Requirements

OptionalMax use 1

To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada

Example
If either Emergency Response Plan Number (LH4-01) or Communication Number (LH4-02) is present, then the other is required
LH4-01
238
Emergency Response Plan Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

The identity number of a specific hazardous emergency response plan that is assigned by the Director General of Canada

LH4-02
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

  • LH402 is used for the emergency response plan telephone number.
0330 Loop end
0325 Loop end
0320 Loop end
0350 Loop
OptionalMax >1
OID
1500
Detail > Unload > 0350 Loop > OID

Order Information Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify order information detail

  • Use loop 0350 for conveying seller's order/invoice level detail or buyer's purchase order level detail. If not using order level detail, this loop should not be used.
Example
At least one of Reference Identification (OID-01) or Purchase Order Number (OID-02) is required
If Reference Identification (OID-03) is present, then Purchase Order Number (OID-02) is required
If either Weight Unit Code (OID-06) or Weight (OID-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume Unit Qualifier (OID-08) or Volume (OID-09) is present, then the other is required
OID-01
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

  • OID01 is the seller's order identification number.
Usage notes

The value provided here will be transposed to L11 Shipper's Order Number reference.

OID-02
324
Purchase Order Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

OID-03
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

  • OID03 is the number assigned by the consignee to further define the purchase order number.
OID-06
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
OID-07
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

OID-08
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
OID-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

0350 Loop end
0300 Unload end
Detail end

Summary

L3
0100
Summary > L3

Total Weight and Charges

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items

Example
L3-01
81
Weight
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

N
Actual Net Weight
L3-11
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

L3-12
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
SE
0200
Summary > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)

Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5

A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

EDI Samples

Bill of Lading for a Dry Container With Multi Deliveries

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0345*^*00404*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SM*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*034526*000000001*X*004040
ST*204*0001
B2**CPRS**0001234567*L*PP*B*1*L
B2A*00*BL
L11*0001234567*BM
L11*0001234567*WH
G62*79*20181127*L*150000
MS3*CPRS*S**X
N1*BT*PARTY TO BE BILLED
N3*1234 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*M1B2W3*CA
N7*CPPU*111222*********CN*CPRS***5300****DD***U288
S5*1*CL
L11*1*QN
L11*12345*PO**20181127
G62*37*20181127*L*1000
G62*38*20181127*L*1400
N1*SF*SHIP FROM LOCATION*ZZ*1400
N3*9876 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*L5R 4J1*CA
G61*SH*CONTACT*TE*1-888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*12927.065*657
OID*0087654321*12456
S5*2*PU
L11*2*QN
L11*44553322*PO**20181204
G62*68*20181204*L*0001
N1*ST*SHIP TO NAME*ZZ*0021004490
N3*5111 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*BC*V4W 3Z2*CA
G61*ST*CONTACT*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*7175.474*432
OID*00815220011*455455*0000799322***L*7175.474*E*822.433
S5*3*CU
L11*3*QN
G62*68*20181204*L*0001
N1*ST*SHIP TO NAME*ZZ*0011007322
N3*7800 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*BC*V5J 5L3*CA
G61*ST*CONTACT*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*5751.591*225
OID*0081520484*0202628501*0000801090***L*123.3*E*16.242
L3*12927.065*N*********657
SE*46*0001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Bill of Lading for a Heated Container

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0345*^*00404*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SM*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*034536*000000001*X*004040
ST*204*7500001
B2**CPRS**0011223344*K*PP
B2A*00*BL
L11*0011223344*BM
L11*0011223344*WH
G62*64*20181121*1*125100*LT
MS3*CPRS*S**X
AT5**H1**FA*60
N1*BT*PARTY TO BE BILLED
N3*25 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*M2N6S8*CA
N7*CPPU*654321*20621.3*N*******CZ*CPRS***5300**K**DD***PNR3
S5*1*SL
L11*0011223344*SI
G62*37*20181123*I*112152*LT
G62*38*20181123*K*152152*LT
N1*SF*SHIP FROM
N3*9050 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*L6S 6G9*CA
G61*IC*SHIPPING*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FOOD PREPARED (HEATER)*2099991*T
AT8*N*K*20621.3*81829
S5*2*CU
L11*8212345678*SO
L11*1234567*PO**20181130
G62*53*20181130
G62*54*20181130
NTE*ADD*DEL 20181130
N1*ST*SHIP TO
N3*5800 STREET
N4*CITY*AB*T6E 3L4*CA
G61*IC*RECEIVING*TE*1-888-333-8111
L5*1*FOOD PREPARED (HEATER)*2099991*T
AT8*N*K*20621.3*81829
L3*20621.3*N*********81829
SE*36*7500001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Load Tender Request for a Dry Container With Multi Deliveries

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0345*^*00404*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SM*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*034546*000000001*X*004040
ST*204*0001
B2**CPRS**0001234567*L*PP*B*1*L
B2A*00*LT
L11*0001234567*BM
L11*0001234567*WH
G62*79*20181127*L*150000
MS3*CPRS*S**X
N1*BT*PARTY TO BE BILLED
N3*1234 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*M1B2W3*CA
N7**1*********CN*CPRS***5300****DD***U288
S5*1*CL
L11*1*QN
L11*12345*PO**20181127
G62*37*20181127*L*1000
G62*38*20181127*L*1400
N1*SF*SHIP FROM LOCATION*ZZ*1400
N3*9876 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*L5R 4J1*CA
G61*SH*CONTACT*TE*1-888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*12927.065*657
OID*0087654321*12456
S5*2*PU
L11*2*QN
L11*44553322*PO**20181204
G62*68*20181204*L*0001
N1*ST*SHIP TO NAME*ZZ*0021004490
N3*5111 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*BC*V4W 3Z2*CA
G61*ST*CONTACT*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*7175.474*432
OID*00815220011*455455*0000799322***L*7175.474*E*822.433
S5*3*CU
L11*3*QN
G62*68*20181204*L*0001
N1*ST*SHIP TO NAME*ZZ*0011007322
N3*7800 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*BC*V5J 5L3*CA
G61*ST*CONTACT*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FREIGHT OF ALL KINDS*4611110*T
AT8*N*L*5751.591*225
OID*0081520484*0202628501*0000801090***L*123.3*E*16.242
L3*12927.065*N*********657
SE*46*0001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Load Tender Request for a Heated Container

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231102*0345*^*00404*000000001*0*T*>
GS*SM*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231102*034558*000000001*X*004040
ST*204*7500001
B2**CPRS**0011223344*K*PP
B2A*00*LT
L11*0011223344*BM
L11*0011223344*WH
G62*64*20181121*1*125100*LT
MS3*CPRS*S**X
AT5**H1**FA*60
N1*BT*PARTY TO BE BILLED
N3*25 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*M2N6S8*CA
N7**1*20621.3*N*******CZ*CPRS***5300**K**DD***PNR3
S5*1*SL
L11*0011223344*SI
G62*37*20181123*I*112152*LT
G62*38*20181123*K*152152*LT
N1*SF*SHIP FROM
N3*9050 STREET
N4*CITY NAME*ON*L6S 6G9*CA
G61*IC*SHIPPING*TE*888-333-8111
L5*1*FOOD PREPARED (HEATER)*2099991*T
AT8*N*K*20621.3*81829
S5*2*CU
L11*8212345678*SO
L11*1234567*PO**20181130
G62*53*20181130
G62*54*20181130
NTE*ADD*DEL 20181130
N1*ST*SHIP TO
N3*5800 STREET
N4*CITY*AB*T6E 3L4*CA
G61*IC*RECEIVING*TE*1-888-333-8111
L5*1*FOOD PREPARED (HEATER)*2099991*T
AT8*N*K*20621.3*81829
L3*20621.3*N*********81829
SE*36*7500001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

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