To transmit rail-specific shipment data
To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier
To specify pertinent dates and times
To identify the waybill and to specify the equipment used and the destination details
To specify information about a specific event
To identify the rail origin of this shipment.
To identify the rail destination of this shipment.
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
To allow the identification of multiple billing origins and methods of payment on shipments requiring multiple billings
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions.
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
To identify an external reference.
Identify basis for pricing authority for shipments moving on a contract
To indicate customs information
To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports.