404Rail Carrier Shipment Information

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Rail Carrier Shipment Information Transaction Set (404) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to transmit rail-carrier-specific bill of lading information to a railroad. It is the initial tender of a shipment between a consignor and a rail carrier and can be used as notification of equipment release and/or a legal bill of lading.

  • ST
    Transaction Set Header
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 1

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

  • ZC1
    Beginning Segment For Data Correction Or Change
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To transmit identifying numbers, dates and other basic data relating to the transaction set.

  • BX
    General Shipment Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To transmit identification numbers and other basic shipment data

  • BNX
    Rail Shipment Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To transmit rail-specific shipment data

  • M3
    Release
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 1

    To indicate that the equipment is or is not to be released.

  • N9
    Reference Number
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 30

    To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier

  • CM
    Cargo Manifest
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 2

    To identify specific flight or voyage information for multimodal shipments.

  • M1
    Insurance
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To specify details related to insurance

  • DTM
    Date/Time Reference
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 5

    To specify pertinent dates and times

  • N7Loop1Equipment Details LOOPM必须(Mandatory)Repeat 255
    N7EMVCLoop1M7N5ICIMM12E1E4E5
    • N7
      Equipment Details
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To identify the equipment.

    • EM
      Equipment Characteristics
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To send additional information regarding a specific piece of equipment

    • VCLoop1Motor Vehicle Control LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 21
      VCN1Loop1
      • VC
        Motor Vehicle Control
        M必须(Mandatory)
        Repeat 1

        To define motor vehicle identification and logistics.

      • N1Loop1Name LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 2
        N1N3N4H3
        • N1
          Name
          M必须(Mandatory)
          Repeat 1

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

        • N3
          Address Information
          O可选(Optional)
          Repeat 2

          To specify the location of the named party

        • N4
          Geographic Location
          O可选(Optional)
          Repeat 1

          To specify the geographic place of the named party

        • H3
          Special Handling Instructions
          O可选(Optional)
          Repeat 1

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

    • M7
      Seal Numbers
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 5

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

    • N5
      Equipment Ordered
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify carrier equipment.

    • IC
      Intermodal Chassis Equipment
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights and ownership

    • IM
      Intermodal Movement Information
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify the overall movement of a shipment

    • M12
      In-bond Identifying Information
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To transmit in-bond data for a master in-bond bill of lading

    • E1
      Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To identify the party receiving the empty car

    • E4
      Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify the geographic place of named party receiving the empty car

    • E5
      Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 13

      To specify the routing of the empty car

  • NA
    Cross-Reference Equipment
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 10

    To cross-reference additional equipment to a primary piece of equipment.

  • F9
    Origin Station
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 1

    To identify the rail origin of this shipment.

  • D9
    Destination Station
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 1

    To identify the rail destination of this shipment.

  • N1Loop2Name LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 10
    N1N2N3N4PERBL
    • N1
      Name
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

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

    • N2
      Additional Name Information
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 2

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

    • N3
      Address Information
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 2

      To specify the location of the named party

    • N4
      Geographic Location
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify the geographic place of the named party

    • PER
      Administrative Communications Contact
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 2

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

    • BL
      Billing Information
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To identify the individual billing segments within a movement when joint rail rates have been established between carriers but do not cover the entire movement

  • S1Loop1Stop-off Name LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 6
    S1S2S9
    • S1
      Stop-off Name
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To identify a stop-off party

    • S2
      Stop-off Address
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify the address of the stop-off party

    • S9
      Stop-off Station
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To specify location details for a stop-off

  • R2
    Route Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 13

    To specify carrier and routing sequences and details

  • RE
    Rebill At Interchange
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To allow the identification of multiple billing origins and methods of payment on shipments requiring multiple billings

  • R9
    Route Code
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To specify the route using a single code.

  • E1
    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To identify the party receiving the empty car

  • E4
    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To specify the geographic place of named party receiving the empty car

  • E5
    Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 13

    To specify the routing of the empty car

  • H3
    Special Handling Instructions
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 20

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

  • PS
    Protective Service Instructions
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 5

    To specify mechanical protective service and ventilation instructions.

  • LXLoop1Assigned Number LOOPM必须(Mandatory)Repeat 25
    LXL5LSLoop1L7X1
    • LX
      Assigned Number
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To reference a line number in a transaction set.

    • L5
      Description, Marks and Numbers
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 15

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

    • LSLoop1Loop Header LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 1
      LSLXLoop2LE
      • LS
        Loop Header
        M必须(Mandatory)
        Repeat 1

        To indicate that the next segment begins a loop

      • LXLoop2Assigned Number LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 25
        LXL0L1
        • LX
          Assigned Number
          M必须(Mandatory)
          Repeat 1

          To reference a line number in a transaction set.

        • L0
          Line Item - Quantity and Weight
          O可选(Optional)
          Repeat 10

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

        • L1
          Rate and Charges
          O可选(Optional)
          Repeat 10

          To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements

      • LE
        Loop Trailer
        M必须(Mandatory)
        Repeat 1

        To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete

    • L7
      Tariff Reference
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 30

      To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge

    • X1
      Export License
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 6

      To transmit information contained on an export license

  • T1Loop1Transit Inbound Origin LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 64
    T1T2T3T6T8
    • T1
      Transit Inbound Origin
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To specify origin point and waybill references of movement to transit waybill point

    • T2
      Transit Inbound Lading
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 30

      To specify lading description, including weight and rate details applying to associated T1 segment

    • T3
      Transit Inbound Route
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 12

      To specify transit inbound routing including equipment identifications for associated T1 and T2 segments

    • T6
      Transit Inbound Rates
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 1

      To identify the transit inbound prior origin point and waybill reference of movement to point specified in T1 segment

    • T8
      Free-form Transit Data
      O可选(Optional)
      Repeat 99

      To transmit information in a free-form format relating to a specified transit sequence number

  • L3
    Total Weight and Charges
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

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

  • LSLoop2Loop Header LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 1
    LSLH1Loop1LE
    • LS
      Loop Header
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To indicate that the next segment begins a loop

    • LH1Loop1Hazardous Identification Information LOOPO可选(Optional)Repeat 100
      LH1LH2LH3LFHLEPLH4LHTLHRPER
      • LH1
        Hazardous Identification Information
        M必须(Mandatory)
        Repeat 1

        To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity.

      • LH2
        Hazardous Classification Information
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 4

        To specify the hazardous classification, placard notation and endorsement information.

      • LH3
        Hazardous Material Shipping Name
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 10

        To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements.

      • LFH
        Freeform Hazardous Material Information
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 20

        To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments

      • LEP
        EPA Required Data
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 3

        To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material

      • LH4
        Canadian Dangerous Requirements
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 1

        To specify additional Canadian Transport Goods Directorate requirements covering transportation of dangerous commodities in Canada.

      • LHT
        Transborder Hazardous Requirements
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 3

        To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country

      • LHR
        Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 5

        To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers.

      • PER
        Administrative Communications Contact
        O可选(Optional)
        Repeat 5

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

    • LE
      Loop Trailer
      M必须(Mandatory)
      Repeat 1

      To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete

  • PER
    Administrative Communications Contact
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 5

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

  • LH2
    Hazardous Classification Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 6

    To specify the hazardous classification, placard notation and endorsement information.

  • LHR
    Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers.

  • LH6
    Hazardous Certification
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 5

    To specify the name of the person certifying that the shipment complies with the regulations and/or the actual certification.

  • XH
    Pro Forma - B13 Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    This segment is used to specify proforma invoice and B13 Canadian Customs Export Declaration information, required by U. S. and Canadian customs.

  • X7
    Customs Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 10

    To indicate customs information

  • GA
    Canadian Grain Information
    O可选(Optional)
    Repeat 1

    To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports.

  • SE
    Transaction Set Trailer
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Repeat 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).

Segment
X12 EDI Release 00304
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
Elements
  • ST01143Transaction Set Identifier Code
    ID
    M必须(Mandatory)
    Min 3 / Max 3

    Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.

    Codes (320)
  • ST02329Transaction Set Control Number
    AN
    M必须(Mandatory)
    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

  • ST031705Implementation Convention Preference
    AN
    O可选(Optional)
    Min 1 / Max 9