Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Despatch advice message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
18
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C
10
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A group of segments specifying details of the mode and means of transport and date/time of departure and destination relevant to the whole despatch advice.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To specify the transport details such as mode of transport, means of transport, its conveyance reference number and the identification of the means of transport.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Transport stage code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Main-carriage transport
8028
Means of transport journey identifier
C
an..17
O
 
Reference number covering the transport.
C220
MODE OF TRANSPORT
C
A
   
Transport mode name code
C
an..3
R
   
8066
Transport mode name
C
an..17
N
   
C228
TRANSPORT MEANS
C
O
   
Transport means description code
C
an..8
D
 
=
Rail bulk car
=
Truck
8178
Transport means description
C
an..17
D
   
C040
CARRIER
C
O
   
3127
Carrier identifier
C
an..17
A
 
GLN - Format n13
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
=
GS1
DE 3055 must be used if DE 3127 is used.
3128
Carrier name
C
an..35
O
   
Transit direction indicator code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Buyer to supplier
=
Supplier to buyer
C401
EXCESS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
C
N
   
8457
Excess transportation reason code
M
an..3
     
8459
Excess transportation responsibility code
M
an..3
     
7130
Customer shipment authorisation identifier
C
an..17
     
C222
TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION
C
O
   
8213
Transport means identification name identifier
C
an..9
O
   
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
DE 3055 must be used if DE 8213 is used.
8212
Transport means identification name
C
an..35
R
 
Vehicle licence plate/Aircraft number
Transport means nationality code
C
an..3
O
 
ISO 3166 two alpha code
Transport means ownership indicator code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify transport services used in the despatch advice.

Dependency Notes:
DE C228: DE 8179 and DE 8178 are only used when the type of transport must be specifically identified, that is, when a generic description such as road transport is unsuitable.

Example:
TDT+20++30+31'
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