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.
The segment may be pointed to by the TPL segment.
 
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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