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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.

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  • * Element
  • > Component
  • ^ Repetition
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    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

    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
    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

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    YYMMDD format

    Date of the interchange

    ISA-10
    I09
    Interchange Time
    Required
    HHMM format

    Time of the interchange

    ISA-11
    I65
    Repetition Separator
    Required
    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

    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
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    ISA-14
    I13
    Acknowledgment Requested
    Required
    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
    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
    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

    Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

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

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

    GS-03
    124
    Application Receiver's Code
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

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

    GS-04
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    GS-05
    337
    Time
    Required
    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
    Min 1Max 9

    Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

    GS-07
    455
    Responsible Agency Code
    Required
    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

    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

    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

    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
    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

    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

    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
    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

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    B2-06
    146
    Shipment Method of Payment
    Required

    Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

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

    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
    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

    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

    Set Purpose

    RequiredMax use 1

    To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

    Example
    B2A-01
    353
    Transaction Set Purpose Code
    Required

    Code identifying purpose of transaction set

    00
    Original
    01
    Cancellation
    04
    Change
    B2A-02
    346
    Application Type
    Required

    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

    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
    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

    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
    L11-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

    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
    Min 2Max 2

    Code specifying type of date

    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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
    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

    Interline Information

    RequiredMax use 1

    To identify the interline carrier and relevant data

    Example
    MS3-01
    140
    Standard Carrier Alpha Code
    Required

    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

    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
    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

    Code specifying the method or type of transportation for the shipment

    X
    Intermodal (Piggyback)
    AT5
    1100

    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

    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

    Code identifying the special service

    H1
    Temperature Protection
    AT5-04
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    • AT505 is the minimum temperature.
    LH6
    1250

    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
    LH6-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    0100 Bill-to-Party
    RequiredMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0100Consignee0100Shipper
    N1
    1400

    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

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

    BT
    Bill-to-Party
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    1700

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    1900

    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
    Min 2Max 2

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

    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0100 Consignee
    OptionalMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0100Bill-to-Party0100Shipper
    N1
    1400

    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

    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.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    1700

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    1900

    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
    Min 2Max 2

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

    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0100 Shipper
    OptionalMax >1
    Variants (all may be used)
    0100Bill-to-Party0100Consignee
    N1
    1400

    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

    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.

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Optional
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    1700

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    1900

    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
    Min 2Max 2

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

    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0200 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N7
    2000

    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
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    N7-04
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code defining the type of weight

    N7-10
    102
    Ownership Code
    Optional
    Min 1Max 1

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

    N7-11
    40
    Equipment Description Code
    Required

    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

    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
    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

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    N7-19
    56
    Type of Service Code
    Required

    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
    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

    Seal Numbers

    OptionalMax use 2

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

    Example
    M7-01
    225
    Seal Number
    Required
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M7-02
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M7-03
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    M7-04
    225
    Seal Number
    Optional
    Min 2Max 15

    Unique number on seal used to close a shipment

    Detail

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

    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
    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

    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

    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
    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

    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
    L11-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

    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
    Variants (all may be used)
    G62Ship Not Later Than Date
    G62-01
    432
    Date Qualifier
    Required

    Code specifying type of date

    37
    Ship Not Before Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Required
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Required
    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
    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

    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

    Code specifying type of date

    38
    Ship Not Later Than Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Required
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Required
    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
    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

    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
    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

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

    SF
    Ship From

    Represents the Pick-Up Location(s).

    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    1000

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    1200

    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
    Min 2Max 2

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

    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0320 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    L5
    1300

    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
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L5-02
    79
    Lading Description
    Optional
    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
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    Usage notes

    STCC Code(s).

    L5-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    T
    Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
    AT8
    1350

    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

    Code defining the type of weight

    E
    Estimated Net Weight
    G
    Gross Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    AT8-02
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Required

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    AT8-03
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    AT8-04
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    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

    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

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

    CN
    General Contact
    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    L11
    1410

    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
    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

    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
    L11-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

    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

    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
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 6

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

    LH1-05
    22
    Commodity Code
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    LH1-09
    665
    Residue Indicator Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 3

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

    LH2
    1440

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 1

    Code qualifying hazardous class

    LH2-05
    759
    Reportable Quantity Code
    Optional

    Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

    RQ
    Reportable Quantity
    LH2-06
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH2-08
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    Usage notes

    Control Temperature.

    LH2-10
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    Usage notes

    Emergency Temperature.

    LH2-12
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 10

    Net weight of the explosive quantity of the hazardous commodity

    Usage notes

    Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

    LH3
    1450

    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
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    LFH-03
    809
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information
    Optional
    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

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH06 indicates activity of the radioactive material.
    LFH-07
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH07 indicates transport index of the radioactive material.
    LEP
    1470

    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
    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

    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
    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
    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.

    0350 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    OID
    1500

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 22

    Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

    OID-03
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    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

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    OID-07
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    OID-08
    184
    Volume Unit Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the volume unit

    E
    Cubic Feet
    OID-09
    183
    Volume
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Value of volumetric measure

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

    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
    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

    Code specifying the reason for the stop

    CU
    Complete Unload
    PU
    Part Unload
    L11
    0200

    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
    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

    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
    L11-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

    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

    Code specifying type of date

    54
    Deliver No Later Than Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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
    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

    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

    Code specifying type of date

    53
    Deliver Not Before Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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
    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

    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

    Code specifying type of date

    68
    Requested Delivery Date
    G62-02
    373
    Date
    Optional
    CCYYMMDD format

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

    G62-03
    176
    Time Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

    Code specifying the reported time

    G62-04
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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
    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

    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

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

    ADD
    Additional Information
    NTE-02
    352
    Description
    Required
    Min 1Max 80

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

    0310 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    N1
    0700

    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
    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

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

    ST
    Ship To
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional
    Min 1Max 2

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

    N1-04
    67
    Identification Code
    Optional
    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

    Address Information

    RequiredMax use 2

    To specify the location of the named party

    Example
    N3-01
    166
    Address Information
    Required
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N3-02
    166
    Address Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 55

    Address information

    N4
    1000

    Geographic Location

    RequiredMax use 1

    To specify the geographic place of the named party

    Example
    N4-01
    19
    City Name
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 3Max 15

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

    N4-04
    26
    Country Code
    Optional
    Min 2Max 3

    Code identifying the country

    G61
    1200

    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
    Min 2Max 2

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

    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    0320 Loop
    RequiredMax >1
    L5
    1300

    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
    Min 1Max 3

    Sequential line number for a lading item

    L5-02
    79
    Lading Description
    Optional
    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
    Min 1Max 30

    Code describing a commodity or group of commodities

    Usage notes

    STCC Code(s).

    L5-04
    23
    Commodity Code Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code

    T
    Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC)
    AT8
    1350

    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

    Code defining the type of weight

    E
    Estimated Net Weight
    G
    Gross Weight
    N
    Actual Net Weight
    AT8-02
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Required

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    AT8-03
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    AT8-04
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Required
    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

    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

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

    CN
    General Contact
    HM
    Hazardous Material Contact
    G61-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    G61-03
    365
    Communication Number Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the type of communication number

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

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    L11
    1410

    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
    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

    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)
    L11-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

    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

    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
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 6

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

    LH1-05
    22
    Commodity Code
    Required
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    LH1-09
    665
    Residue Indicator Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 3

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

    LH2
    1440

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 1

    Code qualifying hazardous class

    LH2-05
    759
    Reportable Quantity Code
    Optional

    Code to identify presence of hazardous substance

    RQ
    Reportable Quantity
    LH2-06
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    LH2-08
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional
    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    Usage notes

    Control Temperature.

    LH2-10
    355
    Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 4

    Temperature

    Usage notes

    Emergency Temperature.

    LH2-12
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    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
    Min 1Max 10

    Net weight of the explosive quantity of the hazardous commodity

    Usage notes

    Required for Explosive Class 1 Commodities.

    LH3
    1450

    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
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    LFH-03
    809
    Hazardous Material Shipment Information
    Optional
    Min 1Max 25

    Specific information required by law for hazardous material shipments

    LFH-04
    1023
    Hazard Zone Code
    Optional

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH06 indicates activity of the radioactive material.
    LFH-07
    380
    Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 15

    Numeric value of quantity

    • LFH07 indicates transport index of the radioactive material.
    LEP
    1470

    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
    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

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 256

    Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

    • LH402 is used for the emergency response plan telephone number.
    0350 Loop
    OptionalMax >1
    OID
    1500

    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
    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
    Min 1Max 22

    Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

    OID-03
    127
    Reference Identification
    Optional
    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

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    OID-07
    81
    Weight
    Optional
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    OID-08
    184
    Volume Unit Qualifier
    Optional

    Code identifying the volume unit

    E
    Cubic Feet
    OID-09
    183
    Volume
    Optional
    Min 1Max 8

    Value of volumetric measure

    Summary

    L3
    0100

    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
    If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required
    L3-01
    81
    Weight
    Required
    Min 1Max 10

    Numeric value of weight

    L3-02
    187
    Weight Qualifier
    Required

    Code defining the type of weight

    N
    Actual Net Weight
    L3-11
    80
    Lading Quantity
    Optional
    Min 1Max 7

    Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

    L3-12
    188
    Weight Unit Code
    Optional

    Code specifying the weight unit

    K
    Kilograms
    L
    Pounds
    SE
    0200

    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
    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
    Min 4Max 9

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

    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
    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
    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
    Min 1Max 5

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

    IEA-02
    I12
    Interchange Control Number
    Required
    Min 9Max 9

    A control number assigned by the interchange sender

    EDI Samples

    Bill of Lading for a Dry Container With Multi Deliveries

    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

    Bill of Lading for a Heated Container

    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

    Load Tender Request for a Dry Container With Multi Deliveries

    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

    Load Tender Request for a Heated Container

    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

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