-

C

10

-

A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport relating to the whole order.

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M

1

-

 

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

Description

Transport stage code qualifier

M

an..3

=

Main-carriage transport

8028

Means of transport journey identifier

C

an..17

C220

MODE OF TRANSPORT

C

Transport mode name code

C

an..3

8066

Transport mode name

C

an..17

C228

TRANSPORT MEANS

C

Composite C228 is only used when the type of transport must be specifically identified, that is, a generic description such as road transport is unsuitable.

Transport means description code

C

an..8

=

Rail bulk car

=

Truck

=

Truck/trailer with tilt

8178

Transport means description

C

an..17

C040

CARRIER

C

3127

Carrier identifier

C

an..17

GLN - Format n13

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

3128

Carrier name

C

an..35

Transit direction indicator code

C

an..3

=

Buyer to supplier

=

Supplier to buyer

C401

EXCESS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

C

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

8213

Transport means identification name identifier

C

an..9

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

DE 3055 must be used if DE 8213 is used.

8212

Transport means identification name

C

an..35

Vehicle license plate/aircraft number

Transport means nationality code

C

an..3

ISO two alpha code

Transport means ownership indicator code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to request information on the means of transport which will be used to deliver the products for the entire message.

Example:
TDT+20++30+31'