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 specify transportation instructions relating to shipment
To specify the carrier, sequence of routing and to provide transit time information
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit identifying numbers and descriptive information as specified by the reference number qualifier
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed