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C

10

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

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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

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'