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C

10

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A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation, relating to the whole invoice.

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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

Description

Transport stage code qualifier

M

an..3

=

Main-carriage transport

8028

Means of transport journey identifier

C

an..17

Reference number covering the transport.

C220

MODE OF TRANSPORT

C

Transport mode name code

C

an..3

8066

Transport mode name

C

an..17

C228

TRANSPORT MEANS

C

Transport means description code

C

an..8

=

Rail bulk car

=

Truck

8178

Transport means description

C

an..17

C040

CARRIER

C

3127

Carrier identifier

C

an..17

For identification of carriers it is recommended to use Global Location Number GLN - Format n13.

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

=

Assigned by national trade agency

DE 3055 must be used if DE 3127 is used.

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 licence plate/Aircraft number

Transport means nationality code

C

an..3

ISO 3166 two alpha code

Transport means ownership indicator code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to specify transport services provided for the delivery of the invoiced line items, such as express transport services.

Example:
TDT+20++30+31'

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