To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
20
B13
Beginning Segment for Appointment Schedule
To transmit identifying numbers and other basic data relating to the Appointment Schedule transaction set
To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose
To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services
To identify the equipment
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
80
H3
Special Handling Instructions
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
90
G05
Total Shipment Information
To provide totals relating to the shipment
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
110
N2
Additional Name Information
To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To specify pertinent dates and times
170
SPO
Shipment Purchase Order Detail
To specify the purchase order details for a shipment
To specify destination and quantity detail
To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
210
N2
Additional Name Information
To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To specify pertinent dates and times
270
SPO
Shipment Purchase Order Detail
To specify the purchase order details for a shipment
To specify destination and quantity detail
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
