To identify a party by type of organization, name and code
To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean) Transaction Set (310) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide ocean bill of lading information. It is sent by ocean carriers to interested parties and can be used as the receipt for the shipment; to substitute for a paper bill of lading where the parties have agreed that a paper bill of lading is not necessary; to allow shipper or forwarder to verify bill of lading information before an original is printed and released; for information purposes, i.e., as a bill of lading copy; by the carrier to convey manifest information to a terminal operator; and as an invoice for freight.
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To transmit basic data relating to carrier's invoice.
To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose.
To specify the authority for authorizing an action and the date authentication is made
To convey brokerage, freight forwarder compensation and other compensation information related to shipments.
To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier
To provide vessel details and voyage number
To transmit letter of credit details
To specify details related to insurance
To specify data required for electronic payment
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To specify container information and transportation service to be used
To identify a party by type of organization, name and code
To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction.
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers.
To reference a line number in a transaction set.
To identify the equipment.
To specify quantity information.
To specify the cargo location on board the vessel.
To describe the operating environment of the equipment.
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals.
To relate equipment type and required temperatures
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To transmit information contained on an export license
To transmit import license number and effective dates
To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in segment H1
To specify quantity, weight, volume and type of service for a line item including applicable ``quantity/rate-as'' data.
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers.
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To transmit information contained on an export license
To transmit import license number and effective dates
To specify applicable certifications and clauses.
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in segment H1
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 the type and transmission of paperwork or supporting information
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To specify information about a specific event
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction.
To specify instructions in this business relationship.
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments).
Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.