B9 Beginning Segment for Logistics Services

To indicate the beginning of a logistics service transaction set

Position

Element

Name

Type

Requirement

Min

Max

Repeat

B901

Reference Identification

String (AN)

Mandatory

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

B901 is the logistics identification number.

B902

Transaction Set Purpose Code

Identifier (ID)

Mandatory

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

B903

Shipment Method of Payment Code

Identifier (ID)

Optional

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges