Fracht Group

X12 304 Fracht - Shipping Instructions

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use provides the format and establishes the data contents of the Shipment Instructions Transaction Set (304) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment.

When this transaction set is transmitted to an ocean carrier, it provides all the information necessary to prepare and distribute a contract of carriage such as an ocean bill of lading, sea waybill, and other shipping documents. When this transaction set is transmitted to a freight forwarder or customs broker, it provides for the transmission of shipping and financial information required by the forwarder or customs broker to move cargo and provide the services requested.

Delimiters

• ~ Segment
• * Element
• > Component

ISA Interchange Control Header

Required · Max use 1

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

ISA-01 · I01 · Authorization Information Qualifier · Required · Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information · 00 No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)

ISA-02 · I02 · Authorization Information · Required String (AN) Min 10 Max 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 to identify the type of information in the Security Information · 00 No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)

ISA-04 · I04 · Security Information · Required String (AN) Min 10 Max 10 · This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

ISA-05 · I05 · Interchange ID Qualifier · Required Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 2 · Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified · Codes 01 Duns (Dun & Bradstreet) 02 SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) 03 FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) 04 IATA (International Air Transport Association) 08 UCC EDI Communications ID (Comm ID) 09 X.121 (CCITT) 10 Department of Defense (DoD) Activity Address Code 11 DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) 12 Phone (Telephone Companies) 13 UCS Code (The UCS Code is a Code Used for UCS Transmissions; it includes the Area Code and Telephone Number of a Modem; it Does Not Include Punctuation, Blanks or Access Code) 14 Duns Plus Suffix 15 Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada Company Code 16 Duns Number With 4-Character Suffix 17 American Bankers Association (ABA) Transit Routing Number (Including Check Digit, 9 Digit) 18 Association of American Railroads (AAR) Standard Distribution Code 19 EDI Council of Australia (EDICA) Communications ID Number (COMM ID) 20 Health Industry Number (HIN) 21 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or (IPEDS) 22 Federal Interagency Commission on Education, or FICE 23 National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data 12-Digit Number for Pre-K-Grade 12 Institutes, or NCES 24 The College Board's Admission Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutes, or ATP 25 American College Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutions, or ACT 26 Statistics of Canada List of Postsecondary Institutions 27 Carrier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 28 Fiscal Intermediary Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 29 Medicare Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 30 U.S. Federal Tax Identification Number 31 Jurisdiction Identification Number Plus 4 as assigned by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) 32 U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) 33 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Company Code (NAIC) 34 Medicaid Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by individual State Medicaid Agencies in conjunction with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 35 Statistics Canada Canadian College Student Information System Institution Codes 36 Statistics Canada University Student Information System Institution Codes 37 Society of Property Information Compilers and Analysts AM Association Mexicana del Codigo de Producto (AMECOP) Communication ID NR National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) - Assigned SN Standard Address Number ZZ Mutually Defined

ISA-06 · I06 · Interchange Sender ID · Required String (AN) Min 15 Max 15 · Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

ISA-07 · I05 · Interchange ID Qualifier · Required Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 2 · Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified · Codes 01 Duns (Dun & Bradstreet) 02 SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) 03 FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) 04 IATA (International Air Transport Association) 08 UCC EDI Communications ID (Comm ID) 09 X.121 (CCITT) 10 Department of Defense (DoD) Activity Address Code 11 DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) 12 Phone (Telephone Companies) 13 UCS Code (The UCS Code is a Code Used for UCS Transmissions; it includes the Area Code and Telephone Number of a Modem; it Does Not Include Punctuation, Blanks or Access Code) 14 Duns Plus Suffix 15 Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada Company Code 16 Duns Number With 4-Character Suffix 17 American Bankers Association (ABA) Transit Routing Number (Including Check Digit, 9 Digit) 18 Association of American Railroads (AAR) Standard Distribution Code 19 EDI Council of Australia (EDICA) Communications ID Number (COMM ID) 20 Health Industry Number (HIN) 21 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or (IPEDS) 22 Federal Interagency Commission on Education, or FICE 23 National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data 12-Digit Number for Pre-K-Grade 12 Institutes, or NCES 24 The College Board's Admission Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutes, or ATP 25 American College Testing Program 4-Digit Code of Postsecondary Institutions, or ACT 26 Statistics of Canada List of Postsecondary Institutions 27 Carrier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 28 Fiscal Intermediary Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 29 Medicare Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 30 U.S. Federal Tax Identification Number 31 Jurisdiction Identification Number Plus 4 as assigned by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) 32 U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) 33 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Company Code (NAIC) 34 Medicaid Provider and Supplier Identification Number as assigned by individual State Medicaid Agencies in conjunction with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) 35 Statistics Canada Canadian College Student Information System Institution Codes 36 Statistics Canada University Student Information System Institution Codes 37 Society of Property Information Compilers and Analysts AM Association Mexicana del Codigo de Producto (AMECOP) Communication ID NR National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) - Assigned SN Standard Address Number ZZ Mutually Defined

ISA-08 · I07 · Interchange Receiver ID · Required String (AN) Min 15 Max 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 · I10 · Interchange Control Standards Identifier · Required · Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer · U U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS

ISA-12 · I11 · Interchange Control Version Number · Required · This version number covers the interchange control segments · 00401 Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

ISA-13 · I12 · Interchange Control Number · Required Numeric (N0) Min 9 Max 9 · A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA-14 · I13 · Acknowledgment Requested · Required Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 1 · Code sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1) · 0 No Acknowledgment Requested 1 Interchange Acknowledgment Requested

ISA-15 · I14 · Usage Indicator · Required Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 1 · Code to indicate whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information · I Information P Production Data T Test Data

ISA-16 · I15 · Component Element Separator · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 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

GS Functional Group Header

Required · Max use 1

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

GS-01 · 479 · Functional Identifier Code · Required · Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets · SO Ocean Shipment Information (304, 306, 309, 311, 317, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 350, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 361)

GS-02 · 142 · Application Sender's Code · Required String (AN) Min 2 Max 15 · Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-03 · 124 · Application Receiver's Code · Required String (AN) Min 2 Max 15 · Code identifying party receiving transmission. Codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-04 · 373 · Date · Required CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

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 Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 9 · Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS-07 · 455 · Responsible Agency Code · Required Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 2 · Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard · T Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC) X Accredited Standards Committee X12

GS-08 · 480 · Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code · Required · Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed · 004010 Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

Heading

010 Heading > ST

ST Transaction Set Header

Required · Max use 1

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

ST-01 · 143 · Transaction Set Identifier Code · Required · Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set The transaction set identifier (ST01) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set). · 304 Shipping Instructions

ST-02 · 329 · Transaction Set Control Number · Required Numeric (N) Min 4 Max 9 · Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

020 Heading > B2

B2 Beginning Segment for Shipment Information Transaction

Required · Max use 1

To transmit basic data relating to shipment information

Usage notes

B2PPMAEUUS 512605107KCC21****CHK~

B2-01 · 375 · Tariff Service Code · Optional · Code specifying the types of services for rating purposes · CP CFS-to-Pier Container freight station to pier DD Door-to-Door Rate applies for shipments in door-to-door service DP Door-to-Pier Rate applies for shipments in door-to-ocean carrier's port/terminal pier service PC Pier-to-CFS Pier to container freight station PD Pier-to-Door Rate applies for shipments in pier-to-door service PP Pier-to-Pier All cargo other than that specified in codes HH, HP, or PH whether shipped in containers or otherwise

B2-02 · 140 · Standard Carrier Alpha Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 4 · 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. · Usage notes SCAC code of bill of lading issuing carrier. SCAC For each Carrier: MAEU, SEJJ, MCPU, SEAU

B2-03 · 154 · Standard Point Location Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 6 Max 9 · Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city · Usage notes Indicator of carrier documentation process distribution. The 2 digits UN country code of place of receipt is required. Use blank space to fill up to 6 characters.

B2-04 · 145 · Shipment Identification Number · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 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)

B2-05 · 188 · Weight Unit Code · Optional · 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 MX Mixed 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 · 2 Sea Waybill B Bill of Lading for Individual Shipment

B2-08 · 86 · Total Equipment · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 3 · Total pieces of equipment · Usage notes Total number of containers on this bill of lading.

B2-12 · 591 · Payment Method Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 3 Max 3 · Code identifying the method for the movement of payment instructions

030 Heading > B2A

B2A Set Purpose

Optional · Max use 1

To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose

Usage notes

B2A*00~

B2A-01 · 353 · Transaction Set Purpose Code · Required · Code identifying purpose of transaction set · 00 Original 01 Cancellation 05 Replace

080 Heading > N9

N9 Reference Identification

Optional · Max use 100

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Usage notes

N9BMMAEU601425395~
N9BN601425395~
N9FN512605107~
N9SI11201638~
N9CG0902596389~

N9-01 · 128 · Reference Identification Qualifier · Required · Code qualifying the Reference Identification · Usage notes Please Note: The values below are the carrier defaults. Selections from customer preference table can be used to override the values below. · BM Bill of Lading Number BN Booking Number CG Consignee's Order Number CT Contract Number FN Forwarder's/Agent's Reference Number IV Seller's Invoice Number PO Purchase Order Number PR Price Quote Number SI Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)

N9-02 · 127 · Reference Identification · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 30 · Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

090 Heading > V1

V1 Vessel Identification

Optional · Max use 2

To provide vessel details and voyage number

Usage notes

V19342516MAERSK ALFIRKLR01103MAEU**L~

At least one of Vessel Code (V1-01) or Vessel Name (V1-02) is required

If Vessel Code Qualifier (V1-08) is present, then Vessel Code (V1-01) is required

V1-01 · 597 · Vessel Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 8 · Code identifying vessel · Usage notes Lloyd's code or radio call sign.

V1-02 · 182 · Vessel Name · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 28 · Name of ship as documented in "Lloyd's Register of Ships"

V1-03 · 26 · Country Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 3 · Code identifying the country V103 is the code identifying the country in which the ship (vessel) is registered. · Usage notes ISO country code corresponding to ISO 3166 -2 code elements.

V1-04 · 55 · Flight/Voyage Number · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 10 · Identifying designator for the particular flight or voyage on which the cargo travels

V1-05 · 140 · Standard Carrier Alpha Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 4 · Standard Carrier Alpha Code V105 identifies the ocean carrier.

V1-08 · 897 · Vessel Code Qualifier · Optional · Code specifying vessel code source · C Ship's Radio Call Signal L Lloyd's Register of Shipping

110 Heading > M0

M0 Letter of Credit Reference

Optional · Max use 1

To transmit letter of credit details

Usage notes

M0LC201501012015020120150301~

M0-01 · 250 · Letter of Credit Number · Required String (AN) Min 2 Max 40 · Identifying reference number for a letter of credit

M0-02 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD M002 is the date on which a letter of credit was issued. · Usage notes Letter of Credit Issuance Date.

M0-03 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD M003 is the date on which the letter of credit expires. · Usage notes Letter of Credit Expiry Date.

M0-04 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD M004 is the date on which cargo was physically placed onboard said ship voyage. · Usage notes Shipped Onboard Date.

115 Heading > CUR

CUR Currency

Optional · Max use 1

To specify the currency (dollars, pounds, francs, etc.) used in a transaction

• The currency specified at this position will be in effect for all monetary values except those accompanied by a currency segment. If any other currency segments are transmitted, they will apply to the loop in which they occur.

Usage notes

CURCYUSD~

CUR-01 · 98 · Entity Identifier Code · Required · Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual · CY Country

CUR-02 · 100 · Currency Code · Required Identifier (ID) Min 3 Max 3 · Code (Standard ISO) for country in whose currency the charges are specified

N1 Loop Optional Max >1

160 Heading > N1 Loop > N1

N1 Name

Required · Max use 1

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

Usage notes

N1SHFOURSTAR GROUP INC25123456789~
N1CNWAL-MART STORES, INC.,25345287597~
N1FWEXPEDITORS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.25137584937~
N1N1FEDEX TRADE NETWORKS25785946385~

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 · Usage notes Please Note: The values below are the carrier defaults. Selections from customer preference table can be used to override the values below. · AO Account Of Named Account Customer. C9 Contract Holder CN Consignee FW Forwarder N1 Notify Party no. 1 N2 Notify Party no. 2 SF Ship From SH Shipper ST Ship To

N1-02 · 93 · Name · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name · Usage notes Name of party.

N1-03 · 66 · Identification Code Qualifier · Optional · Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67) · 25 Carrier's Customer Code 94 Code assigned by the organization that is the ultimate destination of the transaction set

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

170 Heading > N1 Loop > N2

N2 Additional Name Information

Optional · Max use 2

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Usage notes

N2SHN201SHN202~

N2-01 · 93 · Name · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name

N2-02 · 93 · Name · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name

180 Heading > N1 Loop > N3

N3 Address Information

Optional · Max use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Usage notes

N312FLOOR, NO 54, SEC 4MIN SHENG EAST ROAD~

N3-01 · 166 · Address Information · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 55 · Address information · Usage notes Address, building, street, P.O. box.

N3-02 · 166 · Address Information · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 55 · Address information · Usage notes Address, building, street, P.O. box.

190 Heading > N1 Loop > N4

N4 Geographic Location

Optional · Max use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

N4CHARLOTTENC28217US~

N4-01 · 19 · City Name · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 30 · Free-form text for city name A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.

N4-02 · 156 · State or Province Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 2 · Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.

N4-03 · 116 · Postal Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 3 Max 15 · Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04 · 26 · Country Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 3 · Code identifying the country

195 Heading > N1 Loop > G61

G61 Contact

Optional · Max use 3

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

Usage notes

G61ICHysmith, BonnieEMbonnie.hysmith@maersk.com~

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 · AN Attention-to Party Party to whose attention information is sent via U.S. Post Office - U.S. Mail IC Information Contact

G61-02 · 93 · Name · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name

G61-03 · 365 · Communication Number Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the type of communication number G6103 qualifies G6104. · EM Electronic Mail TE Telephone

G61-04 · 364 · Communication Number · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 80 · Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable · Usage notes In the case of telephone numbers do not use hyphens or spaces between the various elements of those numbers. Do not use 800 numbers since they are not dialable from everywhere in the world.

G61-05 · 443 · Contact Inquiry Reference · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 20 · Additional reference number or description to clarify a contact number

R4 Loop Optional Max >1

200 Heading > R4 Loop > R4

R4 Port or Terminal

Required · Max use 1

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

Usage notes

R4RUNUSLGBLONG BEACHUS*CA~
R4DUNNLRTMROTTERDAMNL~

If either Location Qualifier (R4-02) or Location Identifier (R4-03) is present, then the other is required

R4-01 · 115 · Port or Terminal Function Code · Required · Code defining function performed at the port or terminal with respect to a shipment · Usage notes Please Note: The values below are the carrier defaults. Selections from customer preference table can be used to override the values below. · D Port of Discharge (Operational) E Place of Delivery (Contractual) L Port of Loading (Operational) R Place of Receipt (Contractual)

R4-02 · 309 · Location Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying type of location · UN United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)

R4-03 · 310 · Location Identifier · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 30 · Code which identifies a specific location

R4-04 · 114 · Port Name · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 24 · Free-form name for the place at which an offshore carrier originates or terminates (by transshipment or otherwise) its actual ocean carriage of property

R4-05 · 26 · Country Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 3 · Code identifying the country · Usage notes ISO country code.

R4-08 · 156 · State or Province Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 2 · Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

220 Heading > R2

R2 Route Information

Optional · Max use 13

To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

Usage notes

MAEU,MCPU,SEAU,SEJJ

R2-01 · 140 · Standard Carrier Alpha Code · Required · Standard Carrier Alpha Code · MAEU Maersk Line MCPU Sealand Maersk Asia Pte. Ltd. SEAU Sealand Americas SEJJ Sealand Europe

R2-02 · 133 · Routing Sequence Code · Required · Code describing the relationship of a carrier to a specific shipment movement · O Origin Carrier (Air, Motor, or Ocean)

R2-12 · 56 · Type of Service Code · Optional · Code specifying extent of transportation service requested · CP CFS-to-Pier Container freight station to pier HH House-to-house HP House-to-pier PC Pier-to-CFS Pier to container freight station PH Pier-to-house PP Pier-to-pier

230 Heading > K1

K1 Remarks

Optional · Max use 12

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

Usage notes

K1FREE-FORM MESSAGEFREE-FORM MESSAGE~

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

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

240 Heading > L11

L11 Business Instructions and Reference Number

Optional · Max use 99

To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number

Usage notes

L11427342CT~

If either Reference Identification (L11-01) or Reference Identification Qualifier (L11-02) is present, then the other is required

L11-01 · 127 · Reference Identification · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 30 · Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier · Usage notes Service contract number.

L11-02 · 128 · Reference Identification Qualifier · Optional · Code qualifying the Reference Identification · CT Contract Number

250 Heading > H3

H3 Special Handling Instructions

Optional · Max use 6

To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format

Usage notes

H3**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS~

H3-02 · 153 · Special Handling Description · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 30 · Free-form additional description of special handling instructions to appear on printed bill if special handling code is not adequate

270 Heading > X1

X1 Export License

Optional · Max use 25

To transmit information contained on an export license

Usage notes

X1EXPORT LICE201508272US******IDENTIFICATION CODE~

X1-02 · 50 · Export License Number · Optional String (AN) Min 6 Max 12 · Government assigned identification number for exporter

X1-04 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X104 is the export license expiration date. · Usage notes Expiration Date.

X1-06 · 48 · Export License Control Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 1 · Code indicating the type of control applicable to the export license

X1-07 · 26 · Country Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 2 Max 3 · Code identifying the country

X1-16 · 67 · Identification Code · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 80 · Code identifying a party or other code X116 is the export classification code number (ECCN).

280 Heading > X2

X2 Import License

Optional · Max use 5

To transmit import license number and effective dates

Usage notes

X2IMPORT LICENSE NUMBER20150427*20160428~

X2-01 · 70 · Import License Number · Required String (AN) Min 6 Max 30 · Government assigned identification number for importer of foreign shipments

X2-02 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X202 is the date the import license was issued. · Usage notes Date of issuance.

X2-03 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X203 is the date the import license expires. · Usage notes Expiration Date.

C8 Loop Optional Max >1

290 Heading > C8 Loop > C8

C8 Certifications and Clauses

Required · Max use 1

To specify applicable certifications and clauses

Usage notes

C8*01CLAUSE TEXT~

At least one of Certification/Clause Code (C8-02) or Certification/Clause Text (C8-03) is required

C8-02 · 246 · Certification/Clause Code · Optional · Code identifying certification/clause information · 01 Shipper's Load and Count

C8-03 · 247 · Certification/Clause Text · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 60 · Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

295 Heading > C8 Loop > C8C

C8C Certifications Clauses Continuation

Optional · Max use 5

To specify additional applicable certifications and clauses

Usage notes

C8CCLAUSE TEXTCERTIFICATION TEXT*CERTIFICATION CLAUSE TEXT~

C8C-01 · 247 · Certification/Clause Text · Required String (AN) Min 2 Max 60 · Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8C-02 · 247 · Certification/Clause Text · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 60 · Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

C8C-03 · 247 · Certification/Clause Text · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 60 · Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

300 Heading > C8 Loop > SUP

SUP Supplementary Information

Optional · Max use 10

To provide processible supplementary information

Usage notes

SUP*BLC**SAMPLE MESSAGE~

SUP-01 · 749 · Supplementary Information Qualifier · Required · Code identifying the type of supplementary information · BLC Bill of Lading Body Clause DOM Domestic Routing Instructions EXP Export Instructions IPI Include Printing Instructions OBV Onboard Validation A condition to which bill of lading "on board" statement and date refer ONR Onward Routing Instructions SPI Suppress Printing Instructions

SUP-03 · 3 · Free Form Message · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form text

Detail

LX Loop Required Max >1

010 Detail > LX Loop > LX

LX Assigned Number

Required · Max use 1

To reference a line number in a transaction set

Usage notes

LX*1~

LX-01 · 554 · Assigned Number · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 6 · Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

020 Detail > LX Loop > Y2

Y2 Container Details

Optional · Max use 10

To specify container information and transportation service to be used

Usage notes

Y21**PP42G1~

Y2-01 · 95 · Number of Containers · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 4 · Number of shipping containers · Usage notes Number of containers of one size and type.

Y2-03 · 56 · Type of Service Code · Optional · Code specifying extent of transportation service requested · CP CFS-to-Pier Container freight station to pier HH House-to-house HP House-to-pier PC Pier-to-CFS Pier to container freight station PH Pier-to-house PP Pier-to-pier

Y2-04 · 24 · Equipment Type · Required Identifier (ID) Min 4 Max 4 · Code identifying equipment type · Usage notes ISO size and type of container code. Carrier applies equipment ISO code 6346. If partner use other equipment ISO code, ISO code list should be provided to carrier prior to system integration test.

N7 Loop Optional Max >1

030 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > N7

N7 Equipment Details

Required · Max use 1

To identify the equipment

Usage notes

N7PONU0382541705.990G25668X***K1*HH42G1~

If either Weight (N7-03) or Weight Qualifier (N7-04) is present, then the other is required

If either Volume (N7-08) or Volume Unit Qualifier (N7-09) is present, then the other is required

N7-01 · 206 · Equipment Initial · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 4 · Prefix or alphabetic part of an equipment unit's identifying number N701 is mandatory for rail transactions. · Usage notes Container prefix.

N7-02 · 207 · Equipment Number · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 10 · Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred) · Usage notes Container number without check digit.

N7-03 · 81 · Weight · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 10 · Numeric value of weight · Usage notes Weight of cargo and container.

N7-04 · 187 · Weight Qualifier · Optional · Code defining the type of weight · G Gross Weight

N7-08 · 183 · Volume · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Value of volumetric measure · Usage notes Cubic displacement of cargo in container.

N7-09 · 184 · Volume Unit Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the volume unit · E Cubic Feet X Cubic Meters

N7-17 · 188 · Weight Unit Code · Optional · Code specifying the weight unit · K Kilograms L Pounds

N7-18 · 761 · Equipment Number Check Digit · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 1 · Number which designates the check digit applied to a piece of equipment

N7-19 · 56 · Type of Service Code · Optional · Code specifying extent of transportation service requested · CP CFS-to-Pier Container freight station to pier HH House-to-house HP House-to-pier PC Pier-to-CFS Pier to container freight station PH Pier-to-house PP Pier-to-pier

N7-22 · 24 · Equipment Type · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 4 Max 4 · Code identifying equipment type · Usage notes ISO size and type of container code. Carrier applies Equipment ISO code 6346. If partner use other equipment ISO code, ISO code list should be provided to carrier prior to system integration test.

035 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > QTY

QTY Quantity

Optional · Max use 1

To specify quantity information

Usage notes

QTY392*CT~

QTY-01 · 673 · Quantity Qualifier · Required · Code specifying the type of quantity · 39 Shipped Quantity

QTY-02 · 380 · Quantity · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 15 · Numeric value of quantity

QTY-03 · C001 · Composite Unit of Measure · Optional · To identify a composite unit of measure (See Figures Appendix for examples of use)

C001-01 · 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 · CT Carton

038 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > L4

L4 Measurement

Optional · Max use 1

To describe physical dimensions and quantities

Usage notes

L4300110122C~

L4-01 · 82 · Length · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

L4-02 · 189 · Width · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position

L4-03 · 65 · Height · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

L4-04 · 90 · Measurement Unit Qualifier · Required · Code specifying the linear dimensional unit · C Centimeters E Feet N Inches X Meters

050 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > M7

M7 Seal Numbers

Optional · Max use 5

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

Usage notes

M7MLMY1056165***SH~

M7-01 · 225 · Seal Number · Required String (AN) Min 2 Max 15 · Unique number on seal used to close a shipment · Usage notes Shippers seal number.

M7-05 · 98 · Entity Identifier Code · Optional · Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual M705 indicates the name of the organization which applied the seal(s). · CA Carrier CM Customs QU Veterinarian SH Shipper

060 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > W09

W09 Equipment and Temperature

Optional · Max use 1

To relate equipment type and required temperatures

Usage notes

W09CZ21FA**Z33~

If either Temperature (W09-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (W09-03) is present, then the other is required

W09-01 · 40 · Equipment Description Code · Required · Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment · CZ Refrigerated Container

W09-02 · 408 · Temperature · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 4 · Temperature W0902 is the minimum allowable temperature condition for shipment; (the qualifying temperature scale is specified in W0903). · Usage notes Minimum temperature at which container is to be maintained. Required for reefer equipment.

W09-03 · 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 FA Fahrenheit

W09-07 · 1122 · Vent Setting Code · Optional · Code describing the setting on the air vents on ocean-type containers · A Vent 25% Open B Vent 50% Open C Vent 75% Open D Vent 100% Open E Closed Z Carrier to Set Based on Commodity Type

W09-08 · 488 · Percent · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 3 · Percent expressed as 0 to 100 W0908 is the humidity percentage.

130 Detail > LX Loop > N7 Loop > N9

N9 Reference Identification

Optional · Max use 100

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Usage notes

N9ZZMETHOD1~
N9ZZVGM-KGS1000.00~

At least one of Reference Identification (N9-02) or Free-form Description (N9-03) is required

N9-01 · 128 · Reference Identification Qualifier · Required · Code qualifying the Reference Identification · ZZ Mutually Defined

N9-02 · 127 · Reference Identification · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 30 · Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier · Usage notes METHOD VGM-KGS or VGM-LBS

N9-03 · 369 · Free-form Description · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 45 · Free-form descriptive text · Usage notes For N9_02 = METHOD the possible values are 1 or 2. 1 Gross Mass Verification – SOLAS Method 1 2 Gross Mass Verification – SOLAS Method 2 For N9_02 = VGM-KGS or VGM-LBS the VGM Weight must be create in this element, having period as decimal separator and 3 digits. e.g. 24000.000

L0 Loop Optional Max >1

170 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L0

L0 Line Item - Quantity and Weight

Required · Max use 1

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

Usage notes

L011705.990G1243.76X31*PCSK*PP~

If either Weight (L0-04) or Weight Qualifier (L0-05) is present, then the other is required

If either Volume (L0-06) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L0-07) is present, then the other is required

If either Lading Quantity (L0-08) or Packaging Form Code (L0-09) is present, then the other is required

L0-01 · 213 · Lading Line Item Number · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 3 · Sequential line number for a lading item · Usage notes One number for each commodity.

L0-04 · 81 · Weight · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 10 · Numeric value of weight · Usage notes Weight of commodity and packaging.

L0-05 · 187 · Weight Qualifier · Optional · Code defining the type of weight · G Gross Weight

L0-06 · 183 · Volume · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Value of volumetric measure · Usage notes Cubic displacement of the commodity.

L0-07 · 184 · Volume Unit Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the volume unit · E Cubic Feet X Cubic Meters

L0-08 · 80 · Lading Quantity · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 7 · Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity L008 is the number of handling units of the line item tendered to the carrier.

L0-09 · 211 · Packaging Form Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 3 Max 3 · Code for packaging form of the lading quantity

L0-11 · 188 · Weight Unit Code · Optional · Code specifying the weight unit · K Kilograms L Pounds

L0-12 · 56 · Type of Service Code · Optional · Code specifying extent of transportation service requested · CP CFS-to-Pier Container freight station to pier HH House-to-house HP House-to-pier PC Pier-to-CFS Pier to container freight station PH Pier-to-house PP Pier-to-pier

177 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L4

L4 Measurement

Optional · Max use 1

To describe physical dimensions and quantities

Usage notes

L4300110122C~

L4-01 · 82 · Length · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

L4-02 · 189 · Width · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position

L4-03 · 65 · Height · Required Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

L4-04 · 90 · Measurement Unit Qualifier · Required · Code specifying the linear dimensional unit · C Centimeters N Inches

185 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L5

L5 Description, Marks and Numbers

Optional · Max use 999

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

Usage notes

L5001COTTON5201J**MARKS AND NUMBERS~~

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 · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 3 · Sequential line number for a lading item

L5-02 · 79 · Lading Description · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 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 Required by carrier: goods description - maximum 50 characters including proper spaces - use no special characters.

L5-03 · 22 · Commodity Code · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 30 · Code describing a commodity or group of commodities · Usage notes Required by carrier.

L5-04 · 23 · Commodity Code Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code · J Harmonized System-Based Schedule B Z Mutually defined

L5-06 · 87 · Marks and Numbers · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 48 · Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

190 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > L12

L12 Alternate Lading Description

Optional · Max use 20

To provide lading description beyond what is required for rating and billing purposes

Usage notes

L12PTEST DESCRIPTION~

L12-01 · 592 · Lading Description Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the type of lading description · C Chemical Description E Export License Description Description of the commodity to appear on the export license I Commercial Invoice Description Description of the commodity to be used on the commercial invoice L Letter of Credit Description Description of the commodity from the letter of credit to be used on the commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, etc. P Product Description

L12-02 · 352 · Description · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 80 · A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content · Usage notes Description given in this element won't be printed on the bill.

240 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > X1

X1 Export License

Optional · Max use 25

To transmit information contained on an export license

Usage notes

X1EXPORT LICE20150827*2*********IDENTIFICATION CODE~

X1-02 · 50 · Export License Number · Optional String (AN) Min 6 Max 12 · Government assigned identification number for exporter

X1-04 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X104 is the export license expiration date. · Usage notes Expiration Date.

X1-06 · 48 · Export License Control Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 1 · Code indicating the type of control applicable to the export license

X1-16 · 67 · Identification Code · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 80 · Code identifying a party or other code X116 is the export classification code number (ECCN).

250 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > X2

X2 Import License

Optional · Max use 5

To transmit import license number and effective dates

Usage notes

X2IMPORT LICENSE NUMBER20150227*20150828~

X2-01 · 70 · Import License Number · Required String (AN) Min 6 Max 30 · Government assigned identification number for importer of foreign shipments

X2-02 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X202 is the date the import license was issued. · Usage notes Date of issuance.

X2-03 · 373 · Date · Optional CCYYMMDD format · Date expressed as CCYYMMDD X203 is the date the import license expires. · Usage notes Expiration date.

C8 Loop Optional Max >1

260 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > C8 Loop > C8

C8 Certifications and Clauses

Required · Max use 1

To specify applicable certifications and clauses

Usage notes

C800101*CERTIFICATION CLAUSE TEXT~

At least one of Certification/Clause Code (C8-02) or Certification/Clause Text (C8-03) is required

C8-01 · 213 · Lading Line Item Number · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 3 · Sequential line number for a lading item

C8-02 · 246 · Certification/Clause Code · Optional · Code identifying certification/clause information · 01 Shipper's Load and Count

C8-03 · 247 · Certification/Clause Text · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 60 · Free-form description of commercial invoice certification/clause

H1 Loop Optional Max >1

270 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > H1 Loop > H1

H1 Hazardous Material

Required · Max use 1

To specify information relative to hazardous material

Usage notes

H131669IENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTIONJOHN SMITH 80085180616570CE*III~

If either Flashpoint Temperature (H1-07) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (H1-08) is present, then the other is required

H1-01 · 62 · Hazardous Material Code · Required String (AN) Min 4 Max 10 · Code relating to hazardous material code qualifier for regulated hazardous materials

H1-02 · 209 · Hazardous Material Class Code · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 4 · Code specifying the kind of hazard for a material

H1-03 · 208 · Hazardous Material Code Qualifier · Optional · Code which qualifies the Hazardous Material Class Code (209) · I Intergovernmental Maritime Organization (IMO) Code

H1-04 · 64 · Hazardous Material Description · Optional String (AN) Min 2 Max 30 · Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any

H1-05 · 63 · Hazardous Material Contact · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 24 · Phone number and name of person or department to contact in case of emergency

H1-06 · 200 · Hazardous Materials Page · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 6 · The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of hazardous materials

H1-07 · 77 · Flashpoint Temperature · Optional Numeric (N) Min 1 Max 3 · The flashpoint temperature for hazardous material H107 is the lowest temperature for hazardous materials.

H1-08 · 355 · Unit or Basis for Measurement Code · Optional · Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken · CE Centigrade, Celsius FA Fahrenheit

H1-09 · 254 · Packing Group Code · Optional Identifier (ID) Min 1 Max 3 · Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III

N1 Loop Optional Max >1

380 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > N1 Loop > N1

N1 Name

Required · Max use 1

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

Usage notes

Party receiving document containing weight information from scale Shipper's VGM Responsible Party

N1R1COMPANY NAME~

N1-01 · 98 · Entity Identifier Code · Required · Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual · R1 Party to Receive Scale Ticket

N1-02 · 93 · Name · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name

420 Detail > LX Loop > L0 Loop > N1 Loop > G61

G61 Contact

Optional · Max use 3

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

Usage notes

G61RPVGM RESPONSIBLE PERSON NAMEEMtest@maersk.com~

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 · RP Responsible Person

G61-02 · 93 · Name · Required String (AN) Min 1 Max 60 · Free-form name · Usage notes With function code RP the segment is used for transmission of a signature (person's name in capital letters). Shipper's VGM Responsible Person's name.

G61-03 · 365 · Communication Number Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the type of communication number G6103 qualifies G6104. · EM Electronic Mail TE Telephone

G61-04 · 364 · Communication Number · Optional String (AN) Min 1 Max 80 · Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable · Usage notes In the case of telephone do not use hyphens or spaces between the various elements of the numbers. Do not use 800 numbers since they are not dialable from everywhere in the world.

Summary

L3 Loop Optional Max >1

010 Summary > L3 Loop > L3

L3 Total Weight and Charges

Required · Max use 1

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

Usage notes

L31705.990G*****3.000X*31K~

If either Volume (L3-09) or Volume Unit Qualifier (L3-10) is present, then the other is required

If Weight Unit Code (L3-12) is present, then Weight (L3-01) is required

L3-01 · 81 · Weight · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 10 · Numeric value of weight · Usage notes Total weight of all commodities on bill of lading.

L3-02 · 187 · Weight Qualifier · Optional · Code defining the type of weight · G Gross Weight

L3-09 · 183 · Volume · Optional Decimal number (R) Min 1 Max 8 · Value of volumetric measure · Usage notes Total cubic dimension for this bill of lading.

L3-10 · 184 · Volume Unit Qualifier · Optional · Code identifying the volume unit · E Cubic Feet X Cubic Meters

L3-11 · 80 · Lading Quantity · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 7 · Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity · Usage notes Total numbers of pieces for this bill of lading.

L3-12 · 188 · Weight Unit Code · Optional · Code specifying the weight unit · K Kilograms L Pounds

020 Summary > L3 Loop > PWK

PWK Paperwork

Optional · Max use 50

To identify the type or transmission or both of paperwork or supporting information

Usage notes

PWKSWPO*1~

PWK-01 · 755 · Report Type Code · Required · Code indicating the title or contents of a document, report or supporting item · BC Bill of Lading Copy BO Bill of Lading Original SW Sea Waybill

PWK-02 · 756 · Report Transmission Code · Optional · Code defining timing, transmission method or format by which reports are to be sent · EL Electronically Only PO Printed Original Required

PWK-03 · 757 · Report Copies Needed · Optional Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 2 · The number of copies of a report that should be sent to the addressee

060 Summary > L3 Loop > K1

K1 Remarks

Optional · Max use 999

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

Usage notes

K1FREE-FORM MESSAGEFREE-FORM MESSAGE~

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

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

080 Summary > SE

SE Transaction Set Trailer

Required · Max 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)

SE-01 · 96 · Number of Included Segments · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 10 · Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

SE-02 · 329 · Transaction Set Control Number · Required Numeric (N) Min 4 Max 9 · Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

GE Functional Group Trailer

Required · Max use 1

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

GE-01 · 97 · Number of Transaction Sets Included · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 6 · Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

GE-02 · 28 · Group Control Number · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 9 · Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

IEA Interchange Control Trailer

Required · Max use 1

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

IEA-01 · I16 · Number of Included Functional Groups · Required Numeric (N0) Min 1 Max 5 · A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

IEA-02 · I12 · Interchange Control Number · Required Numeric (N0) Min 9 Max 9 · A control number assigned by the interchange sender

EDI Samples

sample

ST*304*980192543~
B2*PP*MAEU*US    *512605107*K*CC*2*1****CHK~
N9*BM*MAEU601425395~
N9*BN*601425395~
N9*FN*512605107~
N9*SI*11201638~
N9*CG*0902596389~
V1*9342516*MAERSK ALFIRK*LR*01103*MAEU***L~
M0*LC*20150101*20150201*20150301~
CUR*CY*USD~
N1*SH*FOURSTAR GROUP INC*25*123456789~
N1*CN*WAL-MART STORES, INC.,*25*345287597~
N1*FW*EXPEDITORS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.*25*137584937~
N1*N1*FEDEX TRADE NETWORKS*25*785946385~
N2*SHN201*SHN202~
N3*12FLOOR, NO 54, SEC 4*MIN SHENG EAST ROAD~
N4*CHARLOTTE*NC*28217*US~
G61*IC*Hysmith, Bonnie*EM*bonnie.hysmith@maersk.com~
R4*R*UN*USLGB*LONG BEACH*US***CA~
R4*D*UN*NLRTM*ROTTERDAM*NL~
R2*MAEU*O**********PP~
K1*FREE-FORM MESSAGE*FREE-FORM MESSAGE~
H3**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS~
X1**EXPORT LICE**20150827**2*US*********IDENTIFICATION CODE~
X2*IMPORT LICENSE NUMBER*20150427*20160428~
C8**01*CLAUSE TEXT~
C8C*CLAUSE TEXT*CERTIFICATION TEXT*CERTIFICATION CLAUSE TEXT~
SUP*BLC**SAMPLE MESSAGE~
LX*1~
Y2*1**PP*42G1~
N7*PONU*038254*1705.990*G****25668*X********K*1*HH***42G1~
QTY*39*2*CT~
L4*300*110*122*C~
M7*MLMY1056165****SH~
W09*CZ*21*FA****Z*33~
N9*ZZ*METHOD*1~
N9*ZZ*VGM-KGS*1000.00~
L0*1***1705.990*G*1243.76*X*31*PCS**K*PP~
L4*300*110*122*C~
L5*001*COTTON*5201*J**MARKS AND NUMBERS~
L12*P*TEST DESCRIPTION~
X1**EXPORT LICE**20150827**2**********IDENTIFICATION CODE~
X2*IMPORT LICENSE NUMBER*20150227*20150828~
C8*001*01*CERTIFICATION CLAUSE TEXT~
H1*3166*9*I*ENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTION*JOHN SMITH 8008518061*65*70*CE*III~
N1*R1*COMPANY NAME~
G61*RP*VGM RESPONSIBLE PERSON NAME*EM*test@maersk.com~
L3*1705.990*G*******3.000*X*31*K~
PWK*SW*PO*1~
K1*FREE-FORM MESSAGE*FREE-FORM MESSAGE~
SE*93*980192543~