300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)

Functional Group ID= RO

Introduction:
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)
Transaction Set (300) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can
be used by a shipper or a forwarder to reserve space, containers and equipment for transport by ocean vessel.

Heading:
Pos. Seg. Req. Loop Notes and
No. ID Name Des. Max.Use Repeat Comments
M 0050 ISA Interchange Control Header M 1
M 0075 GS Functional Group Header M 1
M 0100 ST Transaction Set Header M 1
M 0200 B1 Beginning Segment for Booking or M 1
Pickup/Delivery
M 0250 G61 Contact M 3
Not Used 0300 Y6 Authentication O 2
Not Used 0400 Y7 Cargo Booking Priority O 1
M 0500 Y1 Space Reservation Request M 1
LOOP ID - Y2 999
0600 Y2 Container Details O 1
0650 W09 Equipment and Temperature O 27

0690 N9 Extended Reference Information O 100

Not Used 0700 R2A Route Information with Preference O 25
LOOP ID - N1 15
M 0800 N1 Party Identification M 1
Not Used 0900 N2 Additional Name Information O 1
1000 N3 Party Location O 2
1100 N4 Geographic Location O 1
1200 G61 Contact O 3
1250 DTM Date/Time Reference O 6

LOOP ID - R4 11
M 1300 R4 Port or Terminal M 1
1400 DTM Date/Time Reference O 2

Not Used 1500 W09 Equipment and Temperature O 1

1600 H3 Special Handling Instructions O 4
Not Used 1700 EA Equipment Attributes O 5

Detail:

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 Pos. Seg. Req. Loop Notes and
No. ID Name Des. Max.Use Repeat Comments
LOOP ID - LX 999
M 0100 LX Transaction Set Line Number M 1
Not Used 0200 N7 Equipment Details O 1
Not Used 0210 W09 Equipment and Temperature O 1
Not Used 0300 DTM Date/Time Reference O 1
M 0400 L0 Line Item - Quantity and Weight M 1
LOOP ID - PO4 1
M 0450 PO4 Item Physical Details M 1
0475 MEA Measurements O 2

M 0500 L5 Description, Marks and Numbers M 1

0600 L4 Measurement O 1
Not Used 0650 L1 Rate and Charges O 1
LOOP ID - H1 10
M 0700 H1 Hazardous Material M 1
0800 H2 Additional Hazardous Material Description O 18

LOOP ID - LH1 100

Not Used 0810 LH1 Hazardous Identification Information O 1
Not Used 0820 LH2 Hazardous Classification Information O 4
Not Used 0830 LH3 Hazardous Material Shipping Name O 10
Information
Not Used 0840 LFH Free-form Hazardous Material Information O 25
Not Used 0850 LEP EPA Required Data O 3
Not Used 0860 LH4 Canadian Dangerous Requirements O 1
Not Used 0870 LHT Transborder Hazardous Requirements O 3
Not Used 0880 LHR Hazardous Material Identifying Reference O 5
Numbers
Not Used 0890 PER Administrative Communications Contact O 5

0900 V1 Vessel Identification O 1

Not Used 1000 V9 Event Detail O 10
1100 K1 Remarks O 999

Summary:
Pos. Seg. Req. Loop Notes and
No. ID Name Des. Max.Use Repeat Comments
M 0100 SE Transaction Set Trailer M 1
M 0105 GE Functional Group Trailer M 1
M 0110 IEA Interchange Control Trailer M 1

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 Segment: ISA Interchange Control Header
Position: 0050
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related
control segments
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*Sender ID *ZZ*MSCU
*010925*1330*U*00503*000010000*0*P*^

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M ISA01 I01 Authorization Information Qualifier M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the type of information in the Authorization Information
Accepted Values:
00 No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful
Information in I02)
M ISA02 I02 Authorization Information M 1 AN 10/10
Information used for additional identification or authorization of the
interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set
by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)
M ISA03 I03 Security Information Qualifier M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the type of information in the Security Information
Accepted Values:
00 No Security Information Present (No Meaningful
Information in I04)
M ISA04 I04 Security Information M 1 AN 10/10
This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange
sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the
Security Information Qualifier (I03)
M ISA05 I05 Interchange ID Qualifier M 1 ID 2/2
Code indicating the system/method of code structure used to designate the
sender or receiver ID element being qualified
Accepted Values:
ZZ Mutually Defined
M ISA06 I06 Interchange Sender ID M 1 AN 15/15
Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the
receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the
sender ID element
Sender ID
M ISA07 I05 Interchange ID Qualifier M 1 ID 2/2
Code indicating the system/method of code structure used to designate the
sender or receiver ID element being qualified
Accepted Values:
ZZ Mutually Defined
M ISA08 I07 Interchange Receiver ID M 1 AN 15/15
Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is
used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will
use this as a receiving ID to route data to them
MSCU
M ISA09 I08 Interchange Date M 1 DT 6/6
Date of the interchange

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 YYMMDD
M ISA10 I09 Interchange Time M 1 TM 4/4
Time of the interchange
HHMM
M ISA11 I65 Repetition Separator M 1 AN 1/1
Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data
element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences
of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be
different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the
segment terminator
M ISA12 I11 Interchange Control Version Number M 1 ID 5/5
Code specifying the version number of the interchange control segments
Accepted Values:
00503 Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12
Procedures Review Board through October 2005
M ISA13 I12 Interchange Control Number M 1 N0 9/9
A control number assigned by the interchange sender
M ISA14 I13 Acknowledgment Requested M 1 ID 1/1
Code indicating sender's request for an interchange acknowledgment
Accepted Values:
0 No Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
M ISA15 I14 Interchange Usage Indicator M 1 ID 1/1
Code indicating whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test,
production or information
Accepted Values:
P Production Data
T Test Data
M ISA16 I15 Component Element Separator M 1 AN 1/1
Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not
a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component
data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different
than the data element separator and the segment terminator

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 Segment: GS Functional Group Header
Position: 0075
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes: 1 GS04 is the group date.
2 GS05 is the group time.
3 The data interchange control number GS06 in this header must be identical to the same data
element in the associated functional group trailer, GE02.
Comments: 1 A functional group of related transaction sets, within the scope of X12 standards, consists of a
collection of similar transaction sets enclosed by a functional group header and a functional
group trailer.
Notes: GS*RO*Sender ID*MSCU*20010925*1330*1000*X*005030

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M GS01 479 Functional Identifier Code M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets
Accepted Values:
RO Ocean Booking Information (300, 301, 303)
M GS02 142 Application Sender's Code M 1 AN 2/15
Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading
partners
Sender Id
M GS03 124 Application Receiver's Code M 1 AN 2/15
Code identifying party receiving transmission; codes agreed to by trading
partners
MSCU
M GS04 373 Date M 1 DT 8/8
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
M GS05 337 Time M 1 TM 4/8
Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or
HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-
59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds
are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)
M GS06 28 Group Control Number M 1 N0 1/9
Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender
M GS07 455 Responsible Agency Code M 1 ID 1/2
Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the
standard
Accepted Values:
X Accredited Standards Committee X12
M GS08 480 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code M 1 AN 1/12
Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the
EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455
in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number;
positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions
7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by
user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed
Accepted Values:
005030 Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12
Procedures Review Board through October 2005

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 Segment: ST Transaction Set Header
Position: 0100
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes: 1 The transaction set identifier (ST01) is used by the translation routines of the interchange
partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice
Transaction Set).
2 The implementation convention reference (ST03) is used by the translation routines of the
interchange partners to select the appropriate implementation convention to match the
transaction set definition. When used, this implementation convention reference takes
precedence over the implementation reference specified in the GS08.
Comments:
Notes: ST*300*0001

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M ST01 143 Transaction Set Identifier Code M 1 ID 3/3
Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set
Accepted Values:
300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)
M ST02 329 Transaction Set Control Number M 1 AN 4/9
Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set
functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set
Not Used ST03 1705 Implementation Convention Reference O 1 AN 1/35

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 Segment: B1 Beginning Segment for Booking or Pickup/Delivery
Position: 0200
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes: 1 B101 is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of either the carrier receiving the booking
request or the carrier sending the booking confirmation.
2 B103 is either the date of the booking request or the date the booking was accepted by the
carrier.
3 If B105 is "Y", partial loadings are allowed. If B105 is "N", partial loadings are not allowed.
4 B106 should be sent if the B104 action code is a "D" for decline.
Comments:
Notes: B1**SI_2499458*20010321*N~

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
Not Used B101 140 Standard Carrier Alpha Code M 1 ID 2/4
M B102 145 Shipment Identification Number M 1 AN 1/30
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely
identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to
modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the shipper that uniquely
identifies the shipment from origin to ultimate destination and is not subject to
modification; (Does not contain blanks or special characters)

It must be a unique value for the Shipment. Value will be used for booking
updates and deletions. No blanks or special characters allowed.

For a New Booking (B104 = N), Shipment ID must be unique among all active
(not terminated) bookings for the Booker Party.

Shipment ID cannot be provided as the sole identifier for a booking

change/amendment (B104 = U) or cancellation (B104 = D) of Bookings that
have been Split. Split Bookings inherit the Shipment ID of the booking that
was split.
M B103 373 Date M 1 DT 8/8
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
Booking Request Date
Booking Cancellation Date
Booking Change Date

Depending on B104 Code

M B104 558 Reservation Action Code M 1 ID 1/1
Code identifying action on reservation or offering
Accepted Values:
D Reservation Cancelled
N New
U Change
Applicable only for bookings that are in confirmed or
pending status in MSC system
B105 1073 Yes/No Condition or Response Code O 1 ID 1/1
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response
Used by MSC to indicate that the Booker is requesting for a release number
for each container (Per Container Release Number).

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 Y – Per Container Release Number Requested

Only applicable when Reservation Action Code is ‘N’ – New.

Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used B106 1658 Shipment or Work Assignment Decline Reason Code O 1 ID 3/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: G61 Contact
Position: 0250
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 3
Purpose: To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
Syntax Notes: 1 If either G6103 or G6104 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 G6103 qualifies G6104.
Notes: G61*IC*GENERAL CONTACT NAME*TE*(901) 338-5598~

Only the first instance of the G6102 element will be stored

A maximum of 3 G61 loops can be provided but the Name (G6102) in the first G61 loop
is processed. Name in the succeeding G61 loops will be ignored.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M G6101 366 Contact Function Code M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named
Accepted Values:
IC Information Contact
M G6102 93 Name M 1 AN 1/60
Free-form name
Maximum 35 characters captured.
G6103 365 Communication Number Qualifier X 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the type of communication number
Accepted Values:
EM Electronic Mail
FX Facsimile
TE Telephone
G6104 364 Communication Number X 1 AN 1/512
Complete communications number including country or area code when
applicable
Not Used G6105 443 Contact Inquiry Reference O 1 AN 1/20

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 Segment: Y1 Space Reservation Request
Position: 0500
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify information used to make a reservation for space on an ocean vessel
Syntax Notes: 1 If either Y102 or Y109 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 Y102 is the date the shipment for which space reservation is requested to be available at the
origin.
Comments:
Notes: Y1********DD~

The reservation request information entered in this segment will also be the haulage
arrangement information applied to all equipment in the shipment.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
Not Used Y101 135 Sailing/Flight Date Estimated O 1 DT 8/8
Not Used Y102 373 Date O 1 DT 8/8
Not Used Y103 140 Standard Carrier Alpha Code O 1 ID 2/4
Not Used Y104 91 Transportation Method/Type Code O 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used Y105 98 Entity Identifier Code O 1 ID 2/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used Y106 19 City Name O 1 AN 2/30
Not Used Y107 156 State or Province Code O 1 ID 2/2
Y108 375 Tariff Service Code O 1 ID 2/2
Code specifying the types of services for rating purposes
If DD (Door-to-Door service) is coded then complete (N1, N3 and G61) Ship
From (SF) and Ship To (ST) information is mandatory.

If DP (Door-to-Pier service) is coded then complete (N1, N3 and G61) Ship

From (SF) is mandatory.

If PD (Pier-to-Door service) is coded then complete (N1, N3 and G61) Ship To

(ST) is mandatory.

Accepted Values:
DD Door-to-Door
Rate applies for shipments in door-to-door service
Door-to-Door
Carrier Haulage at Export, Carrier Haulage at Import
DP Door-to-Pier
Rate applies for shipments in door-to-ocean carrier's
port/terminal pier service
Door –to-Pier
Carrier Haulage at Export, Merchant Haulage at
Import
PD Pier-to-Door
Rate applies for shipments in pier-to-door service
Pier-to-Door
Merchant Haulage at Export, Carrier Haulage at
Import
PP Pier-to-Pier

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 All cargo other than that specified in codes HH, HP, or
PH whether shipped in containers or otherwise
All other cargo other than that specified in codes
DD, DP, or PP.
Pier-to-Pier
Merchant Haulage at Export, Merchant Haulage at
Import
Not Used Y109 374 Date/Time Qualifier O 1 ID 3/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: Y2 Container Details
Position: 0600
Loop: Y2 Optional
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify container information and transportation service to be used
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: Y2*5***42G0~
This segment will not be processed if received in a Cancellation transaction (B104 = D).

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M Y201 95 Number of Containers M 1 N0 1/4
Number of shipping containers
Number of Containers must be numeric whole number greater than zero.
Not Used Y202 78 Container Type Request Code O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Y203 56 Type of Service Code O 1 ID 2/2
Code specifying extent of transportation service requested
MSC Will use this Element to identify the Equipment Ownership.
Acceptable values are:
01 – Shipper Owned
02 – Carrier Owned
M Y204 24 Equipment Type M 1 ID 4/4
Code identifying equipment type
Must be a valid MSC Supported Container Type Code
Not Used Y205 91 Transportation Method/Type Code O 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used Y206 177 Intermodal Service Code O 1 ID 1/2
Not Used Y207 140 Standard Carrier Alpha Code O 1 ID 2/4
Not Used Y208 464 Container Terms Code O 1 ID 3/3
Not Used Y209 465 Container Terms Code Qualifier O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used Y210 466 Total Stop-offs O 1 N0 1/2

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 Segment: W09 Equipment and Temperature
Position: 0650
Loop: Y2 Optional
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 27
Purpose: To relate equipment type and required temperatures
Syntax Notes: 1 If either W0902 or W0903 is present, then the other is required.
2 If either W0904 or W0905 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 W0902 is the minimum allowable temperature condition for shipment; (the qualifying
temperature scale is specified in W0903).
2 W0904 is the maximum allowable temperature condition for shipment; (the qualifying
temperature scale is specified in W0905).
3 W0906 is used to describe the environment required within an ocean-type, refrigerated
container when other than normal air is required.
4 W0908 is the humidity percentage.
5 W0909 is the number of air exchanges per hour.
Comments:
Notes: W09*CN*-15*FA***TCI-Reefer Comments**40*2~
MSC requires that the set temperature (W0902) be the same for all W09 segment
in the transaction.

MSC will only accept 3 digits (including the minus sign).

W0902 is Set Temperature (if temperature is negative this field must be signed with
a - sign therefore temperature can be set from -99 to 998

Unsigned temperature is assumed to be positive.

W0906 is used to describe the environment required within an ocean-type,

refrigerated container when other than normal air is required.

W0908 is the humidity percentage.

W0909 is the number of air exchanges per hour.

If a reefer container is used, but refrigeration is not needed, W0902 will be set to
999, which indicates no set temperature (Non Active Reefer).

Only one of each code can be sent per Y2 Loop.

If multiple W09 is sent, the Temperature, Air Flow and Humidity Setting are
processed from the first W09 segment provided. Temperature, Air Flow and Humidity
settings from the succeeding W09 loops will be ignored.

This W09 Segment can only be used if Y2 is provided. The application will ignore this
segment if it has no corresponding Y2.

If number of containers (Y201) is greater than 1, the information in this segment will be
applied to all containers in the group.

Set Temperature must conform to below rules:

- Decimal must be represented using the dot ('.').
- Temperature values must not include group separators.
- Temperature must contain 3 valid Numeric Digits, and may also contain a decimal
and minus sign ('-').
- Maximum Precision of Temperature is 1.
- Negative Temperature must include a Minus sign ('-') and it must be in the first
position of the element.
- Positive Temperature must be Unsigned.

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 Valid examples: 005, -005, -05.5, 55.2, 45.0
Invalid examples: 1, -5, -05, 5.5, 23-, 35, .3, 5.04, +045

This segment will not be processed for carrier Cancellation/Decline (B104 = ‘D’) or
Replacement (B104 = ‘R’).

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M W0901 40 Equipment Description Code M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment
Accepted Values:
CN Container
W0902 408 Temperature X 1 R 1/3
Temperature
Reefer temperature.
For NON ACTIVE reefer, set the temperature to 999.
W0903 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in
which a measurement has been taken
Mandatory if W0902 is provided.
Accepted Values:
CE Centigrade, Celsius
FA Fahrenheit
Not Used W0904 408 Temperature X 1 R 1/4
Not Used W0905 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
W0906 3 Free-form Message O 1 AN 1/512
Free-form text
The first 4 characters (including the dash) of the comments is the code that
identifies equipment information provided in the free form element.

A. Temperature Control Instructions

1. TCI-: Temperature Control Instructions

2. ECA: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Equipment Atmosphere

must be controlled. When ECA is sent, only the first 3 characters of this
element are processed.

3. FRZ: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that Super Freezer Service is

requested. When FRZ is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are
processed.

4. GEN: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that GENSET is required.When

GEN is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are processed.

5. HUM: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Humidity in the

Equipment must be controlled. When HUM is sent, only the first 3 characters
of this element are processed.

6. ICP-: Number of USD probes for ICT service

7. ICT: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that In transit Cold Sterilization is

required. When ICT is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are
processed.

8. NTP-: Number of temperature probes requested

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 9. TVA-: Temperature Variance Details

Example: W09*CN*-15*FA***TCI-REEFER COMMENTS**40*2~

W09*CN*****ECA~
W09*CN*****FRZ~
W09*CN*****GEN~
W09*CN*****HUM~
W09*CN*****ICP-12345~
W09*CN*****ICT~
W09*CN*****NTP-12345~
W09*CN*****TVA-100~

B. Special Service Request

1. CLN: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Equipment Must be
Cleaned. When CLN is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are
processed.

2. FGE: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that Food Grade Equipment is

requested. When FGE is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element is
processed.

3. FMG: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that equipment fumigation is

required. When FMG is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are
processed.

4. GOH: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that Garments are on Hanger.

When GOH is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are processed.

5. HTE: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that Heavy Weight

TestedEquipment was requested. When HTE is sent, only the first 3 characters
of this element are processed.

6. SWP: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Equipment must be Swept.

When SWP is sent, only the first 3 characters of this element are processed.

Example: W09*CN*****CLN~
W09*CN*****FGE~
W09*CN*****FMG~
W09*CN*****GOH~
W09*CN*****HTE~
W09*CN*****SWP~

C. Handling Instructions
Note SAD and SBD are mutually exclusive
1a. SAD: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Equipment must be
Stowed Above Deck. When SAD is sent, only the first 3 characters of this
element are processed.

1b. SBD: This is an indicator/flag to indicate that the Equipment must be

Stowed Below Deck. When SBD is sent, only the first 3 characters of this
element are processed.
Example: Either W09*CN*****SAD~ or W09*CN*****SBD~

D. General Equipment Information

1. AGK-: Equipment Comments - Informational Only.
2. CCN-: Canadian Cargo Control Number
3. UCN-: Customs Export Declaration Unique Consignment Reference
(DUCN). Typically provided by the Exporter or its Agent for shipments
departing Great Britain.

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 Note that FFF and FLL are mutually exclusive
4a. FFF: FCL/FCL: Defines the movement of cargo packed by the shipper or
shipper's agent and unpacked by the consignee or consignee's agent.
4b. FLL: FCL/LCL: Defines the movement of cargo packed by the shipper or
shipper's agent and unpacked by the consignee or consignee's agent.

5. ACN–: Actual Container Number. This code is followed by the actual

container number. Maximum of 17 characters.

6. LCN–: Logical Container Number. This code is followed by the logical

Container Number. Maximum of 17 characters.
Example:
W09*CN*****AGK–EQUIPMENT COMMENTS~
W09*CN*****CCN–12345~
W09*CN*****UCN–12345~
W09*CN*****ACN–CNTU1234567~
W09*CN*****LCN–001~
Either W09*CN*****FFF~ or W09*CN*****FLL~

E. Equipment Measurement
Numeric values must conform to below rules:
- Decimal must be represented using the dot ('.').
- Group separators must not be sent.

1. Weight, Radioactivity, and Acid concentration: Maximum 3 digits of

precision
allowed.
examples: valid - "1000.123" invalid - "1,000.123", "1.000,123"

2. Volume: Maximum 4 digits of precision allowed:

examples: valid - "1000.1234" invalid - "1,000.1234", "1.000,1234"

1. Net Weight:

1a. WKG–: Net Weight in Kilograms (KGS).

1b. WLB–: Net Weight in Pounds (LBS).

2. Net Volume:
2a. VFT–: Net Volume in Cubic Feet.
2b. VMT–: Net Volume in Cubic Meter.

3. CGL–: Percent of Carbon Dioxide Gas Level.

4. NGL–: Percent of Nitrogen Gas Level.

5. OGL–: percent of Oxygen Gas Level.

Example:
W09*CN*****WKG–12345.123~
W09*CN*****WLB–12345.123~
W09*CN*****VFT–12345.123~
W09*CN*****VMT–12345.123~
W09*CN*****CGL–12345.123~
W09*CN*****NGL–12345.123~
W09*CN*****OGL–12345.123~
W0907 1122 Vent Setting Code O 1 ID 1/1
Code describing the setting on the air vents on ocean-type containers
Accepted Values:
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 G Vent Open
W0908 488 Percent, Integer Format O 1 N0 1/3
Percent given in integer format (e.g., 0 through 100 represents 0% through
100%)
Humidity Percentage
W0909 380 Quantity O 1 R 1/18
Numeric value of quantity
Air Exchange Per Hour in Cubic Meters

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 Segment: N9 Extended Reference Information
Position: 0690
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 100
Purpose: To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of N902 or N903 is required.
2 If N906 is present, then N905 is required.
3 If either C04003 or C04004 is present, then the other is required.
4 If either C04005 or C04006 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 N906 reflects the time zone which the time reflects.
2 N907 contains data relating to the value cited in N902.
Comments:
Notes: N9*FN*FN_3909480~

Except for OCBN (BN), all reference number can have a maximum length of 35
characters. OCBN (BN) can have a maximum length of 30 characters.

Only one of TS (Tariff Number), AAL (Outbound Booking Agent Reference), BN

(Booking Number), CT (Contract Number), L6 (Contract line item number) and ZZ
(Client's unique reference) may be sent.

Multiple occurrences of all other references may be provided as follows: Up to 30

occurrences of BM (Bill of Lading Number) and TN (Internal Transaction Number).
Any combination of CT (Contract Party Reference), VT (Vehicle Identification Number),
L8 (Consignee's Reference), FF (Freight Forwarders Reference), ON (Purchase Order
Number) and SI (Shipper's Reference) up to 60 occurrences.

TS (Tariff number) and Q1 (Contract reference number) are mutually exclusive.

L6 (Contract line Item number) must only be transmitted when Q1 (Contract number) is
provided.

Customers must provide at least the Client's unique reference (ZZ) or Booking Number
(BN) of the following reference numbers for Amendment (B104 = ‘U’) and Reservation
Cancelled (B104 = ‘D’).

MSC RECOMMENDS that TS (Tariff Number) or CT (Contract Number) be provided

for Booking Request (B104 = ‘N’) and Amendment (B104 = ‘U’) transactions.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M N901 128 Reference Identification Qualifier M 1 ID 2/3
Code qualifying the Reference Identification
Accepted Values:
AAL Agent Number
Outbound Booking Agent Reference
BM Bill of Lading Number
BN Booking Number
Ocean Carrier Booking Number (OCBN).
CT Contract Number
Contract Party reference number
FN Forwarder's/Agent's Reference Number
L6 Subcontract Line Item Number
A further subdivision of a contract line item number

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 Contract Line Item Number.
Must only be used when Q1 (Contract Number) is
also provided.
L8 Consignee's Release Number
A number which uniquely identifies a release against the
consignee's purchase order
PO Purchase Order Number
Q1 Quote Number
SI Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
A unique number (to the shipper) assigned by the shipper
to identify the shipment
Shipper Reference Number
TN Transaction Reference Number
Used to indicate the unique ITN (Internal
Transaction Number) as provided by the US AES
(Automated Export System)
TS Tariff Number
Freight tariff number
VT Motor Vehicle ID Number
The identification number which uniquely
distinguishes one vehicle from another through the
lifespan of the vehicle.
ZZ Mutually Defined
Client's unique reference
N902 127 Reference Identification X 1 AN 1/80
Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as
specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Except for OCBN (BN), all reference number can have a maximum length of
35 characters.

OCBN (BN) can have a maximum length of 30 characters.

Not Used N903 369 Free-form Description O 1 AN 1/45

Not Used N904 373 Date O 1 DT 8/8
Not Used N905 337 Time O 1 TM 4/8
Not Used N906 623 Time Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used N907 C040 Reference Identifier O 1
To identify one or more reference numbers or identification numbers as
specified by the Reference Qualifier
Not Used C04001 128 Reference Identification Qualifier M ID 2/3
Code qualifying the Reference Identification
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C04002 127 Reference Identification M AN 1/80
Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as
specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Not Used C04003 128 Reference Identification Qualifier X ID 2/3
Code qualifying the Reference Identification
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C04004 127 Reference Identification X AN 1/80
Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as
specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Not Used C04005 128 Reference Identification Qualifier X ID 2/3
Code qualifying the Reference Identification
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Not Used C04006 127 Reference Identification X AN 1/80
Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as
specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

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 Segment: N1 Party Identification
Position: 0800
Loop: N1 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of N102 or N103 is required.
2 If either N103 or N104 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational
identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table
maintained by the transaction processing party.
2 N105 and N106 further define the type of entity in N101.
Notes: N1*ZZ*COMPANY NAME*94*802438~
N1*CA* COMPANY NAME *93*CA10~

(ZZ) Booking Party and (CA) Carrier are mandatory

Either (SH) Shipper or (FW) Forwarder must be provided

You must use the MSC Customer ID when N103 = 94 or your DUNS and
BRADSTREET when N103=1.

If Door-to-Door service (DD in Y108 element) then complete (N1, N3 and G61) Ship
From (SF) and Ship To (ST) information is recommended.

If Door-to-Pier service (DP), then complete (N1, N2, N3 and G61) Ship From (SF)
information is recommended.

If Pier-to-Door service (PD), then complete (N1, N2, N3 and G61) Ship To (ST)
information is recommended.

The N104 value for the 'CA' party is the carrier SCAC code. If using SCAC code, use
qualifier '93' in N103.

Only one of each party type may be sent per container group with the exception of
Intermediate Export Stop Off Location (LL) which may be sent multiple times.

MSC RECOMMENDS customers send Intermediate Export Stop Offs (LL) only when
Carrier Haulage at Export is being requested (Y1 = PP or PD).

MSC RECOMMENDS customers send Empty Container Pick Up Location (CL) only
when Merchant Haulage at Export is being requested (Y1 = DD or DP).

MSC RECOMMENDS customers send Subcontractor (28) only when Super Freezer
Service or In-Transit Cold Sterilization Service is being provided by someone other than
the carrier.

Parties defined in this segment applies to the whole shipment.

For Cancellation (B104 = D), only (ZZ) Booking Party and (CA) Carrier will be
processed, the rest are ignored.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M N101 98 Entity Identifier Code M 1 ID 2/3

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 Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an
individual
Accepted Values:
28 Subcontractor
Firm carrying out a part of the works for a
contractor.
C9 Contract Holder
Contract Party
CA Carrier
CL Container Location
Requested Empty container pick up location.
CN Consignee
CP Party to Receive Cert. of Compliance
Party responsible for the payment of freight.
FW Forwarder
LL Location of Load Exchange (Export)
Name of the location at which load (trailer) is exchanged
with another motor carrier for export
Intermediate Export Stop Off Location
N1 Notify Party no. 1
N2 Notify Party no. 2
NP Notify Party for Shipper's Order
SF Ship From
SH Shipper
ST Ship To
ZZ Mutually Defined
Booking Party
N102 93 Name X 1 AN 1/60
Free-form name
Only the first 35 characters will be processed
N103 66 Identification Code Qualifier X 1 ID 1/2
Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification
Code (67)
Accepted Values:
1 D-U-N-S Number, Dun & Bradstreet
94 Code assigned by the organization that is the ultimate
destination of the transaction set
MSC assigned code.
N104 67 Identification Code X 1 AN 1/80
Code identifying a party or other code
Only the first 35 characters will be processed
Not Used N105 706 Entity Relationship Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used N106 98 Entity Identifier Code O 1 ID 2/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: N3 Party Location
Position: 1000
Loop: N1 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 2
Purpose: To specify the location of the named party
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: N3*200 Maple Avenue*Additional Address Information~

A maximum of 2 N3 loops can be received. but only 210 characters will be

processed.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M N301 166 Address Information M 1 AN 1/55
Address information
N302 166 Address Information O 1 AN 1/55
Address information

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 Segment: N4 Geographic Location
Position: 1100
Loop: N1 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify the geographic place of the named party
Syntax Notes: 1 Only one of N402 or N407 may be present.
2 If N406 is present, then N405 is required.
3 If N407 is present, then N404 is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a
location.
Notes: N4*Newark*NJ*07322*US~

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
N401 19 City Name O 1 AN 1/30
Free-form text for city name
N402 156 State or Province Code O 1 ID 2/2
Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency
N403 116 Postal Code O 1 ID 1/15
Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks
(zip code for United States)
N404 26 Country Code O 1 ID 2/3
Code identifying the country
Accepted Values:
ISO Country Code
Not Used N405 309 Location Qualifier X 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used N406 310 Location Identifier O 1 AN 1/30
Not Used N407 1715 Country Subdivision Code X 1 ID 1/3

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 Segment: G61 Contact
Position: 1200
Loop: N1 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 3
Purpose: To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
Syntax Notes: 1 If either G6103 or G6104 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 G6103 qualifies G6104.
Notes: G61*CN*General Contact*TE*9736872039~

If in an N1 loop identifying (SF) Ship From or (ST) Ship To then segment and all
elements identified is Mandatory.

This segment will not be processed if received in a Cancellation (B104 = D)

transaction.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M G6101 366 Contact Function Code M 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named
Accepted Values:
CN General Contact
M G6102 93 Name M 1 AN 1/60
Free-form name
Maximum 35 characters captured.
G6103 365 Communication Number Qualifier X 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the type of communication number
EM Electronic Mail
FX Facsimile
TE Telephone
G6104 364 Communication Number X 1 AN 1/512
Complete communications number including country or area code when
applicable
Not Used G6105 443 Contact Inquiry Reference O 1 AN 1/20

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 Segment: DTM Date/Time Reference
Position: 1250
Loop: N1 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 6
Purpose: To specify pertinent dates and times
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of DTM02 DTM03 or DTM05 is required.
2 If DTM04 is present, then DTM03 is required.
3 If either DTM05 or DTM06 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: The following are dates associated with the equipment:
(118) Pick up of full container at Door/Ship From Location
(996) Placement of empty equipment at Door/Ship From Location
(992) Requested Pick up date/time of empty equipment at Ship To Location
(002) Requested delivery date/time of full container at Ship To Location
(144) Date/time container will be positioned/delivered at the Intermediate Export Stop
Off
Location
(087) Pick up of full container at Intermediate Export Stop Off Location

The below examples describes how the dates will be used.

The below date qualifiers will only be sent for N1 segment Ship From (N101 = ‘SF’).
DTM*996*20090619*1200~
DTM*118*20090702*0900~
The below date qualifier will only be sent for N1 segment Ship To (N101 = ‘ST’).
DTM*002*20090702*0900~
The below date qualifiers will only be sent for N1 segment Intermediate Export Stop Off
Location (N101 = ‘LL’).
DTM*144*20090619*1200~
DTM*087*20090619*1200~
The below date qualifier will only be sent for N1 segment Empty Container Pick-up
Location (N101 = ‘CL’).
DTM*992*20090619*1200~

Only 1 of each DTM code can be provided per N1 loop.

Each DTM code will be mapped to an N1 party. If the DTM code does not have a
corresponding N1 code/segment, then the DTM will be ignored.

This DTM segment can only be used if Segment Y2 is provided.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M DTM01 374 Date/Time Qualifier M 1 ID 3/3
Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time
002 Delivery Requested
Requested delivery date/time of full container at Ship
To
Location
087 Requested for Shipment (Week of)
Pick up of full container at Intermediate Export Stop
Off
Location
118 Requested Pickup
Pick up of full container at Door/Ship From Location

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 144 Estimated Acceptance
Date/time container will be positioned/delivered at the
intermediate export stop off location.
992 Date Requested
Requested Pick up date/time of empty equipment at
Ship
To Location
996 Required Delivery
A date on which or before, ordered goods or services
must be delivered
Placement of empty equipment at Door/Ship From
Location
DTM02 373 Date X 1 DT 8/8
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
DTM03 337 Time X 1 TM 4/8
Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or
HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-
59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds
are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)
DTM04 623 Time Code O 1 ID 2/2
Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards
Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication
in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a
restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
DTM05 1250 Date Time Period Format Qualifier X 1 ID 2/3
Code indicating the date format, time format, or date and time format
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
DTM06 1251 Date Time Period X 1 AN 1/35
Expression of a date, a time, or range of dates, times or dates and times

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 Segment: R4 Port or Terminal
Position: 1300
Loop: R4 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo
Syntax Notes: 1 If either R402 or R403 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 R4 is required for each port to be identified.
Notes: R4*R*UN*USNYC*NEW YORK NEW YORK*NY~

(R) Place of Receipt and (E) Place of Delivery are Mandatory for Booking Requests
(B104 = ‘N’) and Amendment (B104 = ‘U’).

Only one occurrence of each location type segment will be accepted with the exception of
(T) Requested Transshipment location.

MSC RECOMMENDS customers send Booking Office if location is other than the
export start location.

This segment will not be processed if received in a Cancellation (B104 = ‘D’)

transaction.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M R401 115 Port or Terminal Function Code M 1 ID 1/1
Code defining function performed at the port or terminal with respect to a
shipment
Accepted Values:
D Port of Discharge (Operational)
Port at which cargo is unloaded from vessel
E Place of Delivery (Contractual)
Place at which cargo leaves its care and custody of carrier
L Port of Loading (Operational)
Port at which cargo is loaded on vessel
O Origin (Operational)
Shipper's facility at which shipment begins its movement
at cargo's expense
Carrier’s Booking Office
R Place of Receipt (Contractual)
Place at which cargo enters the care and custody of carrier
T Transshipment Port (Contractual)
Place at which cargo is transferred to another carrier
Requested Transshipment location
R402 309 Location Qualifier X 1 ID 1/2
Code identifying type of location
UNLOCODE is Preferred.
Accepted Values:
UN United Nations Location Code (UNLOCODE)
R403 310 Location Identifier X 1 AN 1/30
Code which identifies a specific location
MANDATORY FOR MSC
UNLOCODE or ALIAS

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 R404 114 Port Name X 1 AN 1/24
Free-form name for the place at which an offshore carrier originates or
terminates (by transshipment or otherwise) its actual ocean carriage of property
R405 26 Country Code O 1 ID 2/3
Code identifying the country
Not Used R406 174 Terminal Name O 1 AN 2/30
Not Used R407 113 Pier Number O 1 AN 1/4
R408 156 State or Province Code O 1 ID 2/70
Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

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 Segment: DTM Date/Time Reference
Position: 1400
Loop: R4 Mandatory
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 2
Purpose: To specify pertinent dates and times
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of DTM02 DTM03 or DTM05 is required.
2 If DTM04 is present, then DTM03 is required.
3 If either DTM05 or DTM06 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: DTM*369*20010412~

This segment pertains to the R4 segment immediately preceding this segment.

For (E) Place of Delivery the following DTM qualifiers can be sent: 371 (Estimated Date
of Arrival)

For (R) Place of Receipt the following DTM qualifiers can be sent: 369 – Estimated
Departure Date

For (L) Port of Load the following DTM qualifiers can be sent: 369 – Estimated
Departure Date

For (D) Port of Discharge the following DTM qualifiers can be sent: 371 – Estimated
Arrival Date

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M DTM01 374 Date/Time Qualifier M 1 ID 3/3
Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time
Accepted Values:
369 Estimated Departure Date
371 Estimated Arrival Date
DTM02 373 Date X 1 DT 8/8
Date expressed as CCYYMMDD
DTM03 337 Time X 1 TM 4/8
Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or
HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-
59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds
are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)
The twenty-four hour clock system must be used to express time. Time
must be expressed and transmitted by means of four figures, the first two
denoting the hour past midnight and the last two the minutes past the
hour.
Examples :
12:45 a.m. is expressed as 0045
12:00 noon is expressed as 1200
11:45 p.m. is expressed as 2345
12:00 midnight is expressed as 0000
1:30 a.m. is expressed as 0130
1:45 p.m. is expressed as 1345
4:30 p.m. is expressed as 1630
Not Used DTM04 623 Time Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used DTM05 1250 Date Time Period Format Qualifier X 1 ID 2/3

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 Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used DTM06 1251 Date Time Period X 1 AN 1/35

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 Segment: H3 Special Handling Instructions
Position: 1600
Loop:
Level: Heading
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 4
Purpose: To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
Syntax Notes: 1 Only one of H301 or H302 may be present.
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: H3*01~

This segment indicates the nature of shipment. Shipment can be a combination of the
following:

01 - Out of Gauge Shipment

02 - Hazardous/Dangerous Goods Shipment
03 - Temperature Controlled Shipment
04 - Environmental Pollutant Shipment

Only 1 of each code can be sent.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
H301 152 Special Handling Code O 1 ID 2/3
Code specifying special transportation handling instructions
Accepted Values:

01 Out of Gauge Shipment

02 Hazardous Shipment
03 Temperature Controlled Shipment
04 Environmental Polluant Shipment
Not Used H302 153 Special Handling Description X 1 AN 2/30
Not Used H303 241 Protective Service Code O 1 ID 1/4
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used H304 242 Vent Instruction Code O 1 ID 1/7
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used H305 257 Tariff Application Code O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: LX Transaction Set Line Number
Position: 0100
Loop: LX Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To reference a line number in a transaction set
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: LX*1~

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M LX01 554 Assigned Number M 1 N0 1/6
Number assigned for differentiation within a transaction set
MSC will ignore the Assigned Number (LX01) provided for this element
since the Commodity Line Item Number is derived from the L0 segment.

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 Segment: L0 Line Item - Quantity and Weight
Position: 0400
Loop: LX Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable
"quantity/rate-as" data
Syntax Notes: 1 If either L002 or L003 is present, then the other is required.
2 If either L004 or L005 is present, then the other is required.
3 If either L006 or L007 is present, then the other is required.
4 If either L008 or L009 is present, then the other is required.
5 If L011 is present, then L004 is required.
6 If either L013 or L015 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 L008 is the number of handling units of the line item tendered to the carrier.
2 L013 can only be used if the code in L009 is PLT, SKD, or SLP.
3 L015 designates whether the carrier will be required to verify the number of units contained on
a pallet, slip sheet or skid. Code "Y" indicates that the carrier will be required to verify. Code
"N" indicates that the carrier will not be required to verify.
Comments: 1 L013 is used to convey the total number of boxes, cartons, or pieces contained on a pallet, skid,
or slip sheet for the line item.
Notes: Commodity with package count, package type code and package type description:
L0*1***45000*G*12345.50*E*100*CRT*CRATE*L

Commodity without package count and package type code or package description:
L0*1***45000*G******L

The L0 segment will be used to report outer Packaging. The L008/09 contains the Outer
package type and quantity.

The PO4 within the L0 segment contains Inner and/or Inner-inner packaging details. The
PO4 segment can iterate for each additional Inner package type.

For hazardous commodity, package type code or package description and number
of packages must be provided.

Number of Packages must be a whole number greater than zero.

MSC allows for a L0 segment to be sent without package count and package type code or
package description but if multiple package levels are sent (i.e. with inner and inner-inner
packaging), the package code/description and number of packages must be provided for
all package level.

If package code or package description is provided then number of package must also be
provided.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M L001 213 Lading Line Item Number M 1 N0 1/5
Sequential line number for a lading item
Not Used L002 220 Billed/Rated-as Quantity X 1 R 1/11
Not Used L003 221 Billed/Rated-as Qualifier X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
L004 81 Weight X 1 R 1/18
Numeric value of weight
Mandatory for MSC.

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 Numeric values must conform to below rules:
- Decimal must be represented using the dot ('.'). Only 1 decimal can be
provided.
- Group separators ',' must not be sent.
- Maximum 3 digits of precision allowed.
Examples: valid - "1000.123" invalid - "1,000.123", "1.000,123"
L005 187 Weight Qualifier X 1 ID 1/2
Code defining the type of weight
Accepted Values:
G Gross Weight
L006 183 Volume X 1 R 1/18
Value of volumetric measure
Numeric values must conform to below rules:
- Decimal must be represented using the dot ('.'). Only 1 decimal can be
provided.
- Group separators ',' must not be sent.
- Maximum 4 digits of precision allowed
Examples: valid - "1000.1234" invalid - "1,000.1234", "1.000,1234"
L007 184 Volume Unit Qualifier X 1 ID 1/1
Code identifying the volume unit
Accepted Values:
E Cubic Feet
X Cubic Meters
L008 80 Lading Quantity C 1 N0 1/8
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity
Note: Must be a valid whole number greater than zero (no commas or
decimals).

If Package Type Code (L009) or Package Type Description (L010) is

provided then the Lading Quantity (L008) must be provided.

For multiple package level commodities, the Package Type Code (L009)
or Package Type Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must be
provided for all package levels (i.e. Outer, Inner and Inner-inner package
level).

For hazardous commodity, Package Type Code (L009) or Package Type

Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must always be provided.
L009 211 Packaging Form Code C 1 ID 3/3
Code for packaging form of the lading quantity
If Lading Quantity (L008) is provided then either the Package Type Code
(L009) or Package Type Description (L010) must be provided.
For multiple package level commodities, the Package Type Code (L009)
or Package Type Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must be
provided for all package levels (i.e. Outer, Inner and Inner-inner package
level).
For hazardous commodity, Package Type Code (L009) or Package Type
Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must always be provided.
Describes the Outer Package Type. This element will contain the 3
character packaging type code
BAG Bag
BKG Bag, Super Bulk
BBL Barrel
BDL Bundle
BOB Bobbin
BOX Box
BSK Basket or hamper

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 BXT Bucket
CAG Cage
CAS Case
CHS Chest
COL Coil
CON Cone
CRT Crate
CSK Cask
CTN Carton
CYL Cylinder
DRM Drum
ENV Envelope
FIR Firkin
FRM Frame
FSK Flask
HGH Hogshead
HPR Hamper
JAR Jar
JUG Jug
KEG Keg
LBK Liquid Bulk
LOG Log
LVN Lift Van
PAL Pail
PKG Package
PLT Pallet
RCK Rack
REL Reel
ROL Roll
SAK Sack
SCS Suitcase
SHT Sheet
A thin layer of material usually used as a pad for extra protection by
isolating/separating tiers or layers of parts within the package
SKD Skid
SLP Slip Sheet
Shipping containers utilizing slip sheets, which are cardboard
platforms used to hold product for storage or transportation
SLV Sleeve
SPL Spool
SRW Shrink Wrapped
TBE Tube
TRC Tierce
TRK Trunk
TRY Tray
TUB Tub
UNP Unpacked
VIL Vial
VPK Vanpack
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
L010 458 Dunnage Description O 1 AN 1/25
Material used to protect lading
This element will be used by MSC to store the packaging type description.
If Lading Quantity (L008) is provided then either the Package Type Code
(L009) or Package Type Description (L010) must be provided.
For multiple package level commodities, the Package Type Code (L009)
or Package Type Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must be
provided for all package levels (i.e. Outer, Inner and Inner-inner package
level).
For hazardous commodity, Package Type Code (L009) or Package Type.

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 Description (L010) and Lading Quantity (L008) must always be provided.
L011 188 Weight Unit Code O 1 ID 1/1
Code specifying the weight unit
Mandatory for MSC
Accepted Values
K Kilograms
L Pounds
Not Used L012 56 Type of Service Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used L013 380 Quantity X 1 R 1/15
Not Used L014 211 Packaging Form Code O 1 ID 3/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used L015 1073 Yes/No Condition or Response Code X 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: PO4 Item Physical Details
Position: 0450
Loop: PO4 Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify the physical qualities, packaging, weights, and dimensions relating to the item
Syntax Notes: 1 If either PO402 or PO403 is present, then the other is required.
2 If PO405 is present, then PO406 is required.
3 If either PO406 or PO407 is present, then the other is required.
4 If either PO408 or PO409 is present, then the other is required.
5 If PO410 is present, then PO413 is required.
6 If PO411 is present, then PO413 is required.
7 If PO412 is present, then PO413 is required.
8 If PO413 is present, then at least one of PO410 PO411 or PO412 is required.
9 If PO417 is present, then PO416 is required.
10 If PO418 is present, then PO404 is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 PO415 is used to indicate the relative layer of this package or range of packages within the
layers of packaging. Relative Position 1 (value R1) is the innermost package.
2 PO416 is the package identifier or the beginning package identifier in a range of identifiers.
3 PO417 is the ending package identifier in a range of identifiers.
4 PO418 is the number of packages in this layer.
Comments: 1 PO403 - The "Unit or Basis for Measure Code" in this segment position is for purposes of
defining the unit of measure of the "Size" identified in the PO402. For example: If the carton
contains 24 12-Ounce packages, it would be described as follows: Data element 356 = "24";
Data element 357 = "12"; Data element 355 = "OZ".
2 PO413 defines the unit of measure for PO410, PO411, and PO412.
Notes: The PO4 segment is used to inform Inner and Inner-Inner package quantities and
type, thus allowing a 3 level packaging structure. If more than one type of Inner
packaging is used, the PO4 will iterate for each Inner package and will be identified
as such using element PO403, code of 'PK' for Inner pack or 'AB' for Inner-inner
pack.
It will be used as follows:
The L0 segment contains the Outer package type and quantity, the first instance of
PO4 will contain the Inner package type and if needed, the second instance can
contain the Inner-inner package type.
Example:
L0* --Outer Package
PO4*2*1*PK*BOX************BOXES~ --First Inner Package type (L0
segment contains the Outer Package information)
MEA* --Measurements for first Inner Package
PO4*10*1*AB*BAG************BAGS~ --First Inner-Inner Package type
PO4*3*1*PK*CTN************CARTONS~ --Second Inner Package type
MEA* --Measurements for Second Inner Package
PO4*15*1*AB*BOT************BOTTLES~ --Second Inner-Inner Package
type
An Inner Package must always be preceded by an Outer Package (L0 segment) An
Inner-Inner Package must always be preceded by an Inner Package.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M PO401 356 Pack M 1 N0 1/8
The number of inner containers, or number of eaches if there are no inner
containers, per outer container
The total number of Inner or Inner-Inner packages.
Must be a whole number.
PO402 357 Size X 1 R 1/8
Size of supplier units in pack

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 Default to 1 to satisfy the PO403 and PO402 conditional requirement.
M PO403 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code M 1 ID 2/2
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in
which a measurement has been taken
Accepted Values:
AB Bulk Pack
Package equals Inner-inner.
PK Package
Package equals Inner
PO404 103 Packaging Code X 1 AN 3/5
Code identifying the type of packaging; Part 1: Packaging Form, Part 2:
Packaging Material; if the Data Element is used, then Part 1 is always required
BAG Bag
BKG Bag, Super Bulk
BBL Barrel
BDL Bundle
BOB Bobbin
BOX Box
BSK Basket or hamper
BXT Bucket
CAG Cage
CAS Case
CHS Chest
COL Coil
CON Cone
CRT Crate
CSK Cask
CTN Carton
CYL Cylinder
DRM Drum
ENV Envelope
FIR Firkin
FRM Frame
FSK Flask
HGH Hogshead
HPR Hamper
JAR Jar
JUG Jug
KEG Keg
LBK Liquid Bulk
LOG Log
LVN Lift Van
PAL Pail
PKG Package
PLT Pallet
RCK Rack
REL Reel
ROL Roll
SAK Sack
SCS Suitcase
SHT Sheet
A thin layer of material usually used as a pad for extra protection by
isolating/separating tiers or layers of parts within the package
SKD Skid
SLP Slip Sheet
Shipping containers utilizing slip sheets, which are cardboard
platforms used to hold product for storage or transportation
SLV Sleeve
SPL Spool

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 SRW Shrink Wrapped
TBE Tube
TRC Tierce
TRK Trunk
TRY Tray
TUB Tub
UNP Unpacked
VIL Vial
VPK Vanpack
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used PO405 187 Weight Qualifier O 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used PO406 384 Gross Weight per Pack X 1 R 1/9
Not Used PO407 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used PO408 385 Gross Volume per Pack X 1 R 1/9
Not Used PO409 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used PO410 82 Length X 1 R 1/8
Not Used PO411 189 Width X 1 R 1/8
Not Used PO412 65 Height X 1 R 1/8
Not Used PO413 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used PO414 810 Inner Pack O 1 N0 1/6
Not Used PO415 752 Surface/Layer/Position Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
PO416 350 Assigned Identification X 1 AN 1/35
Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set
Package Description.
Used to indicate Inner or Inner-Inner package description depending on
the definition in the PO4.
Not Used PO417 350 Assigned Identification O 1 AN 1/20
Not Used PO418 1470 Number O 1 N0 1/9

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 Segment: MEA Measurements
Position: 0475
Loop: PO4 Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 2
Purpose: To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and
weights (See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of MEA03 MEA05 MEA06 or MEA08 is required.
2 Only one of MEA04 or MEA12 may be present.
3 If MEA05 is present, then at least one of MEA04 or MEA12 is required.
4 If MEA06 is present, then at least one of MEA04 or MEA12 is required.
5 If MEA07 is present, then at least one of MEA03 MEA05 or MEA06 is required.
6 Only one of MEA08 or MEA03 may be present.
7 If either MEA11 or MEA12 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 MEA04 defines the unit of measure for MEA03, MEA05, and MEA06.
2 MEA11 is the external code list for the unit of measure.
3 MEA12 defines the unit of measure for MEA03, MEA05, and MEA06 from an external code
list.
Comments: 1 When citing dimensional tolerances, any measurement requiring a sign (+ or -), or any
measurement where a positive (+) value cannot be assumed, use MEA05 as the negative (-)
value and MEA06 as the positive (+) value.

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
Not Used MEA01 737 Measurement Reference ID Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
MEA02 738 Measurement Qualifier X 1 ID 1/3
Code identifying a specific product or process characteristic to which a
measurement applies
Accepted Values:
VOL Volume
WT Weight
MEA03 739 Measurement Value X 1 R 1/18
The value of the measurement
Weight Value:
- Decimal will be represented using the dot (.).
- Maximum of 3 digits of precision allowed.
Examples: Valid "1234.001" Invalid "1,234.001" or "1.234,001"
Volume Value:
- Decimal will be represented using the dot (.).
- Maximum of 4 digits of precision allowed.
Examples: Valid "1234.0001" Invalid "1234.0001" or "1.234,0001"
MEA04 C001 Composite Unit of Measure X 1
To identify a composite unit of measure (See Figures Appendix for examples
of use)
M C00101 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code M ID 2/2
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in
which a measurement has been taken
Accepted Values:
CF Cubic Feet
CR Cubic Meter
KG Kilogram
LB Pound

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 Not Used C00102 1018 Exponent O R 1/15
Not Used C00103 649 Multiplier O R 1/10
Not Used C00104 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code O ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C00105 1018 Exponent O R 1/15
Not Used C00106 649 Multiplier O R 1/10
Not Used C00107 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code O ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C00108 1018 Exponent O R 1/15
Not Used C00109 649 Multiplier O R 1/10
Not Used C00110 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code O ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C00111 1018 Exponent O R 1/15
Not Used C00112 649 Multiplier O R 1/10
Not Used C00113 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code O ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used C00114 1018 Exponent O R 1/15
Not Used C00115 649 Multiplier O R 1/10
Not Used MEA05 740 Range Minimum X 1 R 1/20
Not Used MEA06 741 Range Maximum X 1 R 1/20
Not Used MEA07 935 Measurement Significance Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used MEA08 936 Measurement Attribute Code X 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used MEA09 752 Surface/Layer/Position Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used MEA10 1373 Measurement Method or Device O 1 ID 2/4
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used MEA11 1270 Code List Qualifier Code X 1 ID 1/3
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used MEA12 1271 Industry Code X 1 AN 1/30

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 Segment: L5 Description, Marks and Numbers
Position: 0500
Loop: LX Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers
Syntax Notes: 1 If either L503 or L504 is present, then the other is required.
2 If L507 is present, then L506 is required.
3 If either L508 or L509 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 L502 may be used to send quantity information as part of the product description.
Notes: Example of L5 segment without Harmonized information
L5*1*Lading Description**
Example of L5 segment with Harmonized information
L5*1*Lading Description*010290*A
Lading Description is Mandatory for MSC

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
L501 213 Lading Line Item Number O 1 N0 1/3
Sequential line number for a lading item
Defaulted to 1. This element will be ignored.
M L502 79 Lading Description M 1 AN 1/512
Description of an item as required for rating and billing purposes
Mandatory for MSC.
L503 22 Commodity Code X 1 AN 1/30
Code describing a commodity or group of commodities
Harmonize Code – MSC recommends that customers use 6 character
classification codes from the World Customs Organization (WCO)
Harmonize System (HS)
L504 23 Commodity Code Qualifier X 1 ID 1/1
Code identifying the commodity coding system used for Commodity Code
Mandatory if L503 is provided.
Accepted values:
A Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated
Classification of imported merchandise for rate of duty
and statistical purposes
B U.S. Foreign Trade Schedule B, Statistical Classification
of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the
United States
Not Used L505 103 Packaging Code O 1 AN 3/5
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used L506 87 Marks and Numbers X 1 AN 1/48
Not Used L507 88 Marks and Numbers Qualifier O 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used L508 23 Commodity Code Qualifier X 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used L509 22 Commodity Code X 1 AN 1/30
Not Used L510 595 Compartment ID Code O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: L4 Measurement
Position: 0600
Loop: LX Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To describe physical dimensions and quantities
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes: 1 L406 is the Rounding in Pattern for dimensional shipments.
Comments:
Notes: Used to indicate the Out of Gauge (OOG) dimensions of the Outer Packaging.
Length, Width and Height: maximum of 3 digit precession allowed.
If L4 is provided at least, one of the OOG dimension for Length, Width or Height
must be provided
L4*123.123***F - only Length is provided
L4*1.123*2.456*3.369*M - Length, Width, Height OOG dimensions provided

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
L401 82 Length O 1 R 1/15
Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the
upright position
L402 189 Width O 1 R 1/15
Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the
object in the upright position
L403 65 Height O 1 R 1/15
Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright
position
L404 90 Measurement Unit Qualifier X 1 ID 1/1
Code specifying the linear dimensional unit
Mandatory if any of the
Length,
Width or Height is provided.
Accepted values:
E Feet
X Meters
Not Used L405 380 Quantity O 1 R 1/15
Not Used L406 1271 Industry Code O 1 AN 1/30

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 Segment: H1 Hazardous Material
Position: 0700
Loop: H1 Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To specify information relative to hazardous material
Syntax Notes: 1 If either H107 or H108 is present, then the other is required.
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 This segment is required when the shipment contains hazardous material.
2 H107 is the lowest temperature for hazardous materials.
Notes: H1*1789*8*I**Hazardous Material Contact*130-2*45*CE*2~

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M H101 62 Hazardous Material Code M 1 AN 4/10
Code relating to hazardous material code qualifier for regulated hazardous
materials
Mandatory for MSC
UN Number
M H102 209 Hazardous Material Class Code M 1 AN 1/7
Code specifying the kind of hazard for a material
Mandatory for MSC
First IMO Code
H103 208 Hazardous Material Code Qualifier O 1 ID 1/1
Code which qualifies the Hazardous Material Class Code (209)
Accepted Values:
I Intergovernmental Maritime Organization (IMO) Code
Not Used H104 64 Hazardous Material Description O 1 AN 2/30
H105 63 Hazardous Material Contact O 1 AN 1/35
Phone number and name of person or department to contact in case of
emergency
Emergency Contact Name only.
Emergency Contact Telephone Number should be sent in H2 loop (H201
code = ECN)
H106 200 Hazardous Materials Page O 1 AN 1/7
The United Nations page number as required for the international transport of
hazardous materials
IMDG page number.
H107 77 Flashpoint Temperature O 1 N 1/3
The flashpoint temperature for hazardous material
H108 355 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code X 1 ID 2/2
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in
which a measurement has been taken
Accepted Values:
CE Centigrade, Celsius
FA Fahrenheit
H109 254 Packing Group Code O 1 ID 1/3
Code indicating degree of danger in terms of Roman number I, II or III
Accepted Values:

1 Great Danger
2 Medium Danger
3 Minor Danger

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 Segment: H2 Additional Hazardous Material Description
Position: 0800
Loop: H1 Mandatory
Level: Detail
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 18
Purpose: To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in
the H1 segment
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: H2 will be utilized as follows:
The H2 segment will be used to provide hazardous material information. Element
H101 will indicate the type of information.
Only one of each type can be sent per Hazardous Loop (per H2 Loop).
PSN-: Proper Hazardous Material Description
ECN-: Emergency Contact Number
EMS-: EMS Number Emergency
TRE - TREM Card Number
IM2-: 2nd IMO Code
IM3-: 3rd IMO Code
GEN-: General Hazmat Comments
TEN-: Dangerous Goods Technical Name
HAZ-: Hazard Information (Hazmat Placard)
AEP-: Radioactive goods additional information
PKG-: Packaging Information
REG-: Regulatory information
EUR: Empty, Un-cleaned Receptacle Indicator
IHL: Inhalant Hazard Indicator
TLQ: Transport of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities Indicator
Aggregate States Indicator. GAS, LQD and SLD are mutually exclusive.
GAS: Gas
LQD: Liquid
SLD: Solid
Marine Pollutant Indicator. NMP, MPO and SMP are mutually exclusive.
NMP: Non-Marine Pollutant
MPO: Marine Pollutant
SMP: Severe Marine Pollutant
Description Codes:
1. PSN: Proper Hazardous Material Description. Use of this qualifier is
MANDATORY! Maximum allowed length is 512 characters.
2. ECN: Emergency Contact Number. This is MANDATORY if Emergency
Contact Name is provided. This is the contact number of the name defined in
H105. Only the first 512 char will be processed.
3. EMS: EMS Number Emergency procedures for ships carrying hazardous
materials
4. TRE: TREM Card Number: The identification of a transport emergency card
giving advice for emergency actions
5. IM2: 2nd IMO Code. Used if more than one IMO class applies to the dangerous
commodity.
6. IM3: 3rd IMO Code. Used if more than two IMO class applies to the dangerous
commodity.
7. GEN: General Hazmat Comments
8. EUR: This is a flag/indicator for Empty, Un-cleaned Receptacle
9. IHL: To indicate that the Hazardous shipment is an inhalant hazard
10. TLQ: Transport of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities indicator
Note: Aggregate State: GAS, LQD, SLD are mutually exclusive.
11. GAS: To indicate the Hazardous Material state is Gas
12. SLD: To indicate the Hazardous Material state is solid

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 13. LQD: To indicate that the Hazardous Material state is liquid

Note: NMP, MPO, SMP are mutually exclusive

14. NMP: Non-Marine Pollutant
15. MPO: Marine Pollutant
16. SMP: Severe Marine Pollutant
17. TEN: Dangerous Goods Technical Name. Maximum allowed length is 512
characters.
18. AEP: Radioactive goods additional information
19. HAZ: Hazard Information. Used to indicate the Hazmat Placard
20. PKG: Packaging Information. Should only contain IBC (intermediate bulk
container code)
21. REG: Regulatory information
Examples: H2*PSN-Proper Shipping Name* Proper Shipping Name ~
(MANDATORY)
H2*ECN-6326550183~ (Emergency Contact Phone Number - MANDATORY if
Emergency Contact Name is provided)
H2*EMS-1234~ (EMS Number)
H2*TRE-12345~ (TREM Card Number)
H2*IM2-3.2~ (Second IMO) H2*IM3-1.8~ (Third IMO)
H2*GEN-General Hazmat Comments* General Hazmat Comments ~
H2*EUR~ (Empty Unclean Receptacle Indicator)
H2*LQD~ (Aggregation State-either GAS, LIQUID or SOLID)
H2*IHL~ (Inhalant Hazard Indicator)
H2*TLQ~ (Transport In Limited Quantities Indicator)
H2*NMP~ (Marine Pollutant Indicator-either Non, Severe or Marine Pollutant)
H2*TEN-Hazardous Material Technical Name~ (Hazardous Material Technical
Name) H2*AEP-Radioactive Goods Addnl Info~ (Radio Active Goods addition
information) H2*HAZ-Placard~ (Hazardous Placard)
H2*PKG-12345~ (Intermediate Bulk Container Code)
H2*REG-Regulatory Information~ (Regulatory Information)

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M H201 64 Hazardous Material Description M 1 AN 2/512
Material name, special instructions, and phone number if any
H202 274 Hazardous Material Classification O 1 AN 1/512
Free-form description of hazardous material classification or division or label
requirements

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 Segment: V1 Vessel Identification
Position: 0900
Loop:
Level: Detail
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To provide vessel details and voyage number
Syntax Notes: 1 At least one of V101 or V102 is required.
2 If V108 is present, then V101 is required.
Semantic Notes: 1 V103 is the code identifying the country in which the ship (vessel) is registered.
2 V105 identifies the ocean carrier.
Comments:

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
Not Used V101 597 Vessel Code X 1 ID 1/8
V102 182 Vessel Name X 1 AN 1/28
Name of ship as documented in "Lloyd's Register of Ships"
V103 26 Country Code O 1 ID 2/3
Code identifying the country
2 Character Country Code identifying the country
Country where the means of transport is registered.
V104 55 Flight/Voyage Number O 1 AN 1/10
Identifying designator for the particular flight or voyage on which the cargo
travels
V105 140 Standard Carrier Alpha Code O 1 ID 1/4
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Not Used V106 249 Vessel Requirement Code O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used V107 854 Vessel Type Code O 1 ID 2/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used V108 897 Vessel Code Qualifier O 1 ID 1/1
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.
Not Used V109 91 Transportation Method/Type Code O 1 ID 1/2
Refer to 005030 Data Element Dictionary for acceptable code values.

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 Segment: K1 Remarks
Position: 1100
Loop:
Level: Detail
Usage: Optional
Max Use: 999
Purpose: To transmit information in a free-form format for comment or special instruction
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: The K1 segment will be used to provide general shipment information, transport details
and charges information.

A. General Shipment Comments Codes

Only 1 of each code types can be sent.

1. AMS: To indicate that the Customer will Perform AMS Filing
Example: K1*AMS~

2. NVO–: The NVOCC SCAC under which AMS Filing will be done. This code should
be followed by the 4 char NVOCC SCAC Code.
Example: K1*NVO–SCAC~

3. GEN–: General Comments/Cancel Comments. This code should be followed by the

comments text.
Example: K1*GEN–General Comments*General Comments~

4. AES–: Customer’s reason for amending the booking. This code is followed by text
containing the customer’s reason for amending.
Example: K1*AES–Amendment Comments*Amendment Comments~

5. CCN–: Canadian Cargo Control Number. This code should be followed by the CCN
Number. This is typically provided by the Carrier for use by registered Forwarders in
Supplementary Cargo Reports filed with CBSA in Canada. Only 45 characters is
allowed.
Example: K1*CCN–12345CCN~

6. UCN–: Customs Export Declaration Unique Consignment. This code should be

followed by the DUCR Number. Typically provided by the Exporter or its Agent for
shipments departing Great Britain. Only 45 characters is allowed.
Example: K1*UCN–12345UCN~

B. Transport Details
Maximum of 99 Transport Leg Details can be sent.
1. Transport Legs Codes. The Transport Leg Code (Pre Carriage, Main Carriage and
On Carriage) is followed by the transport means code (refer to the K102 description).
Codes:
PRE :Pre Carriage
MAIN :Main Carriage
ON :On Carriage

Examples:
K1*PRE*TRK~
K1*MAIN*OV~
K1*ON*RE~

2. Transport Leg Port of Load and Port of Discharge.

The Main Carriage Locations must always be preceded by the Main Carriage Stage

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 (K1*MAIN). If there is no preceding MAIN Carriage, the Main location will be ignored.
The Pre Carriage Locations must always be preceded by the Pre Carriage Stage
(K1*PRE). If there is no preceding PRE Carriage, the Pre location will be ignored.
The On Carriage Locations must always be preceded by the On Carriage Stage (K1*ON).
If there is no preceding ON Carriage, the On carriage location will be ignored.

The location must be a valid UNLOC code.

Codes:
MPOL :Main Carriage Port of Load
MPOD :Main Carriage Port of Discharge
PPOL :Pre Carriage Port of Load
PPOD :Pre Carriage Port of Discharge
OPOL :On Carriage Port of Load
OPOD :On Carriage Port of Discharge

Example:
K1*MPOL*UNLOC~
K1*MPOL*USNYC~

3. Transport Leg Estimated Time of Arrival and Departure.

The Main Carriage ETA Date (META) must always be preceded by a Main Carriage Port
of Discharge (K1*MPOD). The Main Carriage ETD Date (METD) must always be
preceded by a Main Carriage Port of Load (K1*MPOL). META and METD will be
ignored if there no corresponding MPOD and MPOL respectively.
The On Carriage ETA Date (OETA) must always be preceded by a Main Carriage Port of
Discharge (K1*OPOD). The On Carriage ETD Date (OETD) must always be preceded
by an On Carriage Port of Load (K1*OPOL). OETA and OETD will be ignored if there
no corresponding OPOD and OPOL respectively.
The Pre Carriage ETA Date (PETA) must always be preceded by a Pre Carriage Port of
Discharge (K1*PPOD). The Pre Carriage ETD Date (PETD) must always be preceded
by a Pre Carriage Port of Load (K1*PPOL). PETA and PETD will be ignored if there no
corresponding PPOD and PPOL respectively.

The date must be in the format CCYYMMDD.

Time must be in the format HHMM using the 24 hour clock system. Midnight must be
expressed as 0000.

Codes:
META: Main Carriage ETA
METD: Main Carriage ETD
PETA: Pre Carriage ETA
PETD: Pre Carriage ETD
OETA: On Carriage ETA
OETD: On Carriage ETD

Example:
K1* META*20090619~
K1* META*200907022300~
K1* META*200907020000~

C. Charge Type and Charge Location

1. Type of Charges and Payment Method. Refer to K102 description for the payment
method codes.
AC: Additional Charges
BF: Basic Freight
DHC: Destination Haulage Charges
DPC: Destination Port Charges

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 OPC: Origin Port Charges
OHC: Origin Haulage Charges

Example:
K1*AC*ELS~
K1*BF*COL~
K1*DHC *PP~
2. Charge Type Location. The Place of Payment should be preceded by a charge type.
Payment Location is mandatory if Payable Elsewhere. If there’s no corresponding
Charge Type, the Charge Location will be ignored.
The location must be a valid UNLOC code.

Code:
POP: Place of Payment for Charges.
Examples:
K1*POP*UNLOC~
K1*POP*USNYC~

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M K101 61 Free-form Information M 1 AN 1/512
Free-form information
Comments Code
K102 61 Free-form Information O 1 AN 1/512
Free-form information
The following are the transport means code that must be sent if the K1 code is
PRE, MAIN or ON.

CS – Container Ship (Vessel capable of carrying containers and other cargo)

SHIP – Ship (A large vessel navigating deep water)
OV – Ocean Vessel (An ocean-going vessel that is not a ship)
BARG – Barge (A category of boat used to transport material over water)
RE – Rail Express
TRK – Truck (An automotive vehicle for hauling goods)
The following are the payment method codes that can be provided for the
different charge types.

Pre-Paid/Collect Indicator:
ELS: Payable Elsewhere
COL: Collect
PP: Pre Paid

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 Segment: SE Transaction Set Trailer
Position: 0100
Loop:
Level: Summary
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments
(including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments: 1 SE is the last segment of each transaction set.
Notes: SE*21*0001

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M SE01 96 Number of Included Segments M 1 N0 1/10
Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE
segments
M SE02 329 Transaction Set Control Number M 1 AN 4/9
Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set
functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

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 Segment: GE Functional Group Trailer
Position: 0105
Loop:
Level: Summary
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes: 1 The data interchange control number GE02 in this trailer must be identical to the same data
element in the associated functional group header, GS06.
Comments: 1 The use of identical data interchange control numbers in the associated functional group header
and trailer is designed to maximize functional group integrity. The control number is the same
as that used in the corresponding header.
Notes: GE*1*1000

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M GE01 97 Number of Transaction Sets Included M 1 N0 1/6
Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or
interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data
element
M GE02 28 Group Control Number M 1 N0 1/9
Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

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 Segment: IEA Interchange Control Trailer
Position: 0110
Loop:
Level: Summary
Usage: Mandatory
Max Use: 1
Purpose: To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related
control segments
Syntax Notes:
Semantic Notes:
Comments:
Notes: IEA*1*000010000

Data Element Summary

Ref. Data
Des. Element Name Attributes
M IEA01 I16 Number of Included Functional Groups M 1 N0 1/5
A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange
M IEA02 I12 Interchange Control Number M 1 N0 9/9
A control number assigned by the interchange sender

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