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 and sequence of routing and provide transit time information
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed