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X12 310 Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean)

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean) Transaction Set (310) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide ocean bill of lading information. It is sent by ocean carriers to interested parties and can be used as the receipt for the shipment; to substitute for a paper bill of lading where the parties have agreed that a paper bill of lading is not necessary; to allow shipper or forwarder to verify bill of lading information before an original is printed and released; for information purposes, i.e., as a bill of lading copy; by the carrier to convey manifest information to a terminal operator; and as an invoice for freight.

Delimiters
  • ~ Segment
  • * Element
  • > Component
EDI samples
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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
010
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
B3
020
Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice
Max use 1
Required
B2A
030
Set Purpose
Max use 1
Required
N9
060
Reference Identification
Max use 15
Optional
V1
070
Vessel Identification
Max use 2
Required
N1 Loop
G61
170
Contact
Max use 3
Optional
R2
200
Route Information
Max use 13
Optional
C8 Loop
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 to identify 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 to identify 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

Qualifier to designate 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

Qualifier to designate 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
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer

U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)

This version number covers the interchange control segments

00401
Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
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 sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1)

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

Code to indicate 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

IO
Ocean Shipment Billing Details (310, 312, 980)
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

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 used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard

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

004010
Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

Heading

ST
010
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) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
310
Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean)
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

B3
020
Heading > B3

Beginning Segment for Carrier's Invoice

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit basic data relating to the carrier's invoice

Usage notes

Example:
B3B12312345645645678MX20140725*3062220140802139OOLU20140713PP~

Example
If either Delivery Date (B3-09) or Date/Time Qualifier (B3-10) is present, then the other is required
B3-01
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

2
Sea Waybill
B
Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment
B3-02
76
Invoice Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number assigned by issuer

Usage notes

BL Number.

B3-03
145
Shipment Identification Number
Optional
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)

B3-04
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

CC
Collect
MX
Mixed

For rated Bill with mixed charges or non-rated Bill, MX will be used.

PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • B306 is the billing date.
Usage notes

On-board date in GMT.

B3-07
193
Net Amount Due
Required
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

Total charges to be paid by the receiver of this transaction set expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Total amount of Prepaid and Collect charges within the transaction.

B3-09
32
Delivery Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date for delivery of cargo to final consignee or to next mode expressed in format CCYYMMDD

  • On collect freight bills the data in B309 will be the actual delivery date. For the shipments invoiced prior to delivery, the B309 will be the estimated date of delivery.
B3-10
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

139
Estimated
140
Actual
B3-11
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Usage notes

CargoSmart will send carrier's SCAC.

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Usage notes

BL Issue Date in GMT.

B3-13
375
Tariff Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the types of services for rating purposes

DD
Door-to-Door
DP
Door-to-Pier
PD
Pier-to-Door
PP
Pier-to-Pier
B2A
030
Heading > B2A

Set Purpose

RequiredMax use 1

To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

Usage notes

Example: B2A*00~

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

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

00
Original
01
Cancellation
05
Replace
N9
060
Heading > N9

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 15

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Usage notes

Examples:
N9BN123123456~
N9CTC325V3~

Example
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BM
Bill of Lading Number
BN
Booking Number
CR
Customer Reference Number
CT
Contract Number
FI
File Identifier
FN
Forwarder's/Agent's Reference Number
IK
Invoice Number
PO
Purchase Order Number
RF
Export Reference Number
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

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

V1
070
Heading > V1

Vessel Identification

RequiredMax use 2

To provide vessel details and voyage number

Usage notes

For more than 2 ocean legs, vessel information for first and last ocean leg should be provided.

Example: V19367205OOCL ITALY001EastOOLUL~

Example
At least one of Vessel Code (V1-01) or Vessel Name (V1-02) is required
If Vessel Code Qualifier (V1-08) is present, then Vessel Code (V1-01) is required
V1-01
597
Vessel Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 8

Code identifying vessel

V1-02
182
Vessel Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 28

Name of ship as documented in "Lloyd's Register of Ships"

V1-04
55
Flight/Voyage Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 10

Identifying designator for the particular flight or voyage on which the cargo travels

V1-05
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

  • V105 identifies the ocean carrier.
V1-08
897
Vessel Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying vessel code source

C
Ship's Radio Call Signal
L
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
N1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
130
Heading > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

Usage notes

Cargosmart will always provide at least one legal party.

Example: N1SHShipper Name251234516000~

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

CA
Carrier
CN
Consignee
FW
Forwarder
N1
Notify Party no. 1

Notify Party.

N2
Notify Party no. 2

1st additional Notify Party.

SH
Shipper
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Usage notes

This element is carrier SCAC code when N1_01 = CA.

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

25
Carrier's Customer Code
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
150
Heading > N1 Loop > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N3*Shipper Address Shipper Address~

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
160
Heading > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N4Katunayake*LKUN*LKKAT~

Example
If Location Identifier (N4-06) is present, then Location Qualifier (N4-05) is required
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
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
Optional
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
Optional
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

N4-05
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

UN
United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)
N4-06
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

N1 Loop end
G61
170
Heading > G61

Contact

OptionalMax use 3

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

Usage notes

Please refer to G6101_366 for party type association with N101_98.

Example: G61CNContact NameTE852-21984563~

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

CA
Customer Contact Granting Appointment
CN
General Contact
FW
N1
N2
SH
Shipper 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.
EM
Electronic Mail
TE
Telephone
G61-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

R4 Loop
RequiredMax >1
R4
180
Heading > R4 Loop > R4

Port or Terminal

RequiredMax use 1

Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo

Usage notes

CargoSmart will send UN/ECE Location Code to present location

Example: R4DUNUSLGBLONG BEACHUS**CA~

Example
If either Location Qualifier (R4-02) or Location Identifier (R4-03) is present, then the other is required
R4-01
115
Port or Terminal Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining function performed at the port or terminal with respect to a shipment

D
Port of Discharge (Operational)
E
Place of Delivery (Contractual)
L
Port of Loading (Operational)
R
Place of Receipt (Contractual)
R4-02
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

UN
United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)
R4-03
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Code which identifies a specific location

R4-04
114
Port Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 24

Free-form name for the place at which an offshore carrier originates or terminates (by transshipment or otherwise) its actual ocean carriage of property

R4-05
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

R4-08
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

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

DTM
190
Heading > R4 Loop > DTM

Actual

OptionalMax use 15

To specify pertinent dates and times

Usage notes

All in GMT timezone.

Example: DTM36920140803*1700~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMEstimated
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

140
Actual
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

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)

DTM
190
Heading > R4 Loop > DTM

Estimated

OptionalMax use 15

To specify pertinent dates and times

Usage notes

All in GMT timezone.

Example: DTM36920140803*1700~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMActual
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

139
Estimated
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

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)

R4 Loop end
R2
200
Heading > R2

Route Information

OptionalMax use 13

To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

Usage notes

Example: R2OOLUO**********03~

Example
R2-01
140
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 4

Standard Carrier Alpha Code

Usage notes

CargoSmart will send carrier's SCAC.

R2-02
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

O
Origin Carrier (Air, Motor, or Ocean)
R2-12
56
Type of Service Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying extent of transportation service requested

02
LCL/LCL
03
FCL/FCL
04
FCL/LCL
05
LCL/FCL
C8 Loop
OptionalMax >1
C8
240
Heading > C8 Loop > C8

Certifications and Clauses

RequiredMax use 1

To specify applicable certifications and clauses

Usage notes

Example: C8*20No Shipper's Export Declaration Required~

Example
At least one of Certification/Clause Code (C8-02) or Certification/Clause Text (C8-03) is required
C8-02
246
Certification/Clause Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying certification/clause information

01
Shipper's Load and Count
02
Shipper's Load, Stowage and Count
03
Laden on Board
04
Laden on Board Vessel
11
Memo Bill of Lading Only
20
No Shipper's Export Declaration Required (Section 30.39)
22
On Board Rail
24
On Board Vessel
25
Received For Shipment
34
Laden on Board Named Vessel
C8-03
247
Certification/Clause Text
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 60

Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8C
250
Heading > C8 Loop > C8C

Certifications Clauses Continuation

OptionalMax use 5

To specify additional applicable certifications and clauses

Usage notes

Example: C8C*No Shipper's Export Declaration Required~

Example
C8C-01
247
Certification/Clause Text
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 60

Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8C-02
247
Certification/Clause Text
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 60

Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8C-03
247
Certification/Clause Text
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 60

Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8 Loop end
Heading end

Detail

LX Loop
RequiredMax >1
LX
010
Detail > LX Loop > LX

Assigned Number

RequiredMax use 1

To reference a line number in a transaction set

Usage notes

Example: LX*1~

Example
LX-01
554
Assigned Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

N7 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N7
020
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > N7

Equipment Details

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the equipment

Usage notes

Only 1 container information will be presented in each LX. For multiple containers, different LX Loop should be used.

Example: N7OOLU90424015000G*********K5*22G0~

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

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

  • N701 is mandatory for rail transactions.
N7-02
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10

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

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

Numeric value of weight

Usage notes

Decimal point should be explicitly defined and excluded from the number of characters counted.

N7-04
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

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

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
N7-18
761
Equipment Number Check Digit
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 1

Number which designates the check digit applied to a piece of equipment

N7-22
24
Equipment Type
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 4Max 4

Code identifying equipment type

Usage notes

Refer to Appendix for full list from CargoSmart. For customized code list, please contact CargoSmart for more details.

QTY
025
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > QTY

Quantity

OptionalMax use 1

To specify quantity information

Usage notes

Example: QTY3949~

Example
QTY-01
673
Quantity Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the type of quantity

39
Shipped Quantity
QTY-02
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

M7
050
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > M7

Seal Numbers

OptionalMax use 5

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

Usage notes

Maximum 35 characters for the seal number can be used. M702 and M703 will be used if seal number is longer than 15 characters.

Example: M7OOLM123449***CA~

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

M7-05
98
Entity Identifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • M705 indicates the name of the organization which applied the seal(s).
Usage notes

Required for carrier and shipper as seal issuer.

CA
Carrier
SH
Shipper
W09
060
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > W09

Equipment and Temperature

OptionalMax use 1

To relate equipment type and required temperatures

Usage notes

Example: W09CZ0CE***E~

Example
If either Temperature (W09-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (W09-03) is present, then the other is required
W09-01
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

CZ
Refrigerated Container
W09-02
408
Temperature
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 4

Temperature

  • W0902 is the minimum allowable temperature condition for shipment; (the qualifying temperature scale is specified in W0903).
Usage notes

Negative sign and decimal point should be explicitly defined and excluded from the number of characters counted.

W09-03
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
FA
Fahrenheit
W09-07
1122
Vent Setting Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code describing the setting on the air vents on ocean-type containers

A
Vent 25% Open
B
Vent 50% Open
C
Vent 75% Open
D
Vent 100% Open
E
Closed
W09-08
488
Percent
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Percent expressed as 0 to 100

  • W0908 is the humidity percentage.
W09-09
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

  • W0909 is the number of air exchanges per hour.
L1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L1
070
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > L1 Loop > L1

Rate and Charges

RequiredMax use 1

To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements

Usage notes

This section will be provided subject to carrier capability for containerized freight information.

Example: L113022PA302200COFEOcean Freight~

Example
If either Freight Rate (L1-02) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-03) is present, then the other is required
L1-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L1-02
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Rate that applies to the specific commodity

L1-03
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

PA
Per Container
L1-04
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Collect Charge.

L1-06
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Prepaid Charge.

L1-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

L1-11
16
Charge Method of Payment
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining method of payment

E
Collect
P
Prepaid
L1-12
276
Special Charge Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25

Identification of special charge; this data element is used whenever an applicable code cannot be found in data element 150

C3
080
Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > L1 Loop > C3

Currency

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

Usage notes

Example: C3USD0001~

Example
C3-01
100
Currency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

  • C301 is the billing currency.
C3-02
280
Exchange Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 4Max 10

Value to be used as a multiplier conversion factor to convert monetary value from one currency to another

L1 Loop end
N7 Loop end
L0 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L0
150
Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

RequiredMax use 1

To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data

Usage notes

Example: L01992.98G3.87X49*CTNK~

Example
If either Weight (L0-04) or Weight Qualifier (L0-05) is present, then the other is required
If either Volume (L0-06) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L0-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Lading Quantity (L0-08) or Packaging Form Code (L0-09) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Unit Code (L0-11) is present, then Weight (L0-04) is required
L0-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L0-04
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

Usage notes

Decimal point should be explicitly defined and excluded from the number of characters counted.

L0-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
L0-06
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

Usage notes

Decimal point should be explicitly defined and excluded from the number of characters counted.

L0-07
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
X
Cubic Meters
L0-08
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

  • L008 is the number of handling units of the line item tendered to the carrier.
L0-09
211
Packaging Form Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

Usage notes

Refer to Appendix for full list from CargoSmart. For customized code list,
please contact CargoSmart for more details.

L0-11
188
Weight Unit Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the weight unit

K
Kilograms
L
Pounds
L5
160
Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

OptionalMax use 999

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

Usage notes

Example: L51COTTON WOVEN SHORTS****P.O. NO :~

Example
L5-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L5-02
79
Lading Description
Required
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.
L5-06
87
Marks and Numbers
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

H1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
H1
230
Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > H1 Loop > H1

Hazardous Material

RequiredMax use 1

To specify information relative to hazardous material

Usage notes

H1 Loop will be provided for Dangerous Cargo.

Example: H112633IPAINT604-986-4617**15FA*III~

Example
If either Flashpoint Temperature (H1-07) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (H1-08) is present, then the other is required
H1-01
62
Hazardous Material Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 4Max 10

Code relating to hazardous material code qualifier for regulated hazardous materials

H1-02
209
Hazardous Material Class Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4

Code specifying the kind of hazard for a material

H1-03
208
Hazardous Material Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code which qualifies the Hazardous Material Class Code (209)

I
Intergovernmental Maritime Organization (IMO) Code
H1-04
64
Hazardous Material Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any

H1-05
63
Hazardous Material Contact
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 24

Phone number and name of person or department to contact in case of emergency

H1-07
77
Flashpoint Temperature
Optional
Numeric (N)
Min 1Max 3

The flashpoint temperature for hazardous material

  • H107 is the lowest temperature for hazardous materials.
H1-08
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
FA
Fahrenheit
H1-09
254
Packing Group Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 3

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

H2
240
Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > H1 Loop > H2

Additional Hazardous Material Description

OptionalMax use 10

To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment

Usage notes

Example: H2*PAINT~

Example
H2-01
64
Hazardous Material Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any

H2-02
274
Hazardous Material Classification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form description of hazardous material classification or division or label requirements

H1 Loop end
L0 Loop end
LX Loop end
Detail end

Summary

L3
010
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

Usage notes

Example: L32085G34940025X12K~

Example
If either Volume (L3-09) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L3-10) is present, then the other is required
If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required
L3-01
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

L3-02
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
N
Actual Net Weight
L3-05
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

  • L305 is the total charges.
Usage notes

Sum of Collect charges.

L3-07
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Sum of Prepaid charges.

L3-09
183
Volume
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Value of volumetric measure

L3-10
184
Volume Unit Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the volume unit

E
Cubic Feet
X
Cubic Meters
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
L1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
L1
030
Summary > L1 Loop > L1

Rate and Charges

RequiredMax use 1

To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements

Usage notes

If containerized freights are provided in L1 segments under N7 loop, only non-containerized charges will be supplemented. Otherwise, all charges will be provided here.

Example: L113022LS302200DOCCDocument Fee~

Example
If either Freight Rate (L1-02) or Rate/Value Qualifier (L1-03) is present, then the other is required
L1-01
213
Lading Line Item Number
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Sequential line number for a lading item

L1-02
60
Freight Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Rate that applies to the specific commodity

L1-03
122
Rate/Value Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying how to extend charges or interpret value

LS
Lump Sum
PA
Per Container
L1-04
58
Charge
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 12

For a line item: freight or special charge; for the total invoice: the total charges -- expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Collect Charge.

L1-06
117
Prepaid Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 9

Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the currency specified

Usage notes

Prepaid Charge.

L1-08
150
Special Charge or Allowance Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying type of special charge or allowance

L1-11
16
Charge Method of Payment
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code defining method of payment

E
Collect
P
Prepaid
L1-12
276
Special Charge Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 25

Identification of special charge; this data element is used whenever an applicable code cannot be found in data element 150

C3
040
Summary > L1 Loop > C3

Currency

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

Usage notes

Example: C3USD0001~

Example
C3-01
100
Currency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

  • C301 is the billing currency.
C3-02
280
Exchange Rate
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 4Max 10

Value to be used as a multiplier conversion factor to convert monetary value from one currency to another

L1 Loop end
K1
060
Summary > K1

Remarks

OptionalMax use 999

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

Usage notes

Example:
K1*FCL/FCL Shippers Weight, Load,*Stowage and Count Non Negotia~

Example
K1-01
61
Free-Form Message
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

K1-02
61
Free-Form Message
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Free-form information

SE
080
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

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