EDI 858 Shipment Information
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Shipment Information Transaction Set (858) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide the sender with the capability to transmit detailed bill-of-lading, rating, and/or scheduling information pertinent to a shipment.This transaction set can also be used to exchange Government Bills of Lading (GBLs), Commercial Bills of Lading (CBLs), Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMDs), and Personal Property Government Bills of Lading (PPGBLs). It may be used by the U.S. Civilian Government, U.S. Department of Defense, and any of their trading partners to exchange information about the shipment of freight, household goods, and passengers. This transaction set fulfills information requirements established by U.S. Government transportation movement rules and regulations.
Segments
N1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 12
Opt
AtMax 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify additional names
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify the location of the named party
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
Opt
AtMax 12
To specify identifying information
Opt
AtMax 3
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
Opt
AtMax 5
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
S5
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 999
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason
Opt
AtMax 6
To specify pertinent dates and times
Opt
AtMax 10
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Opt
AtMax 6
To identify forms of unitization, liability issues, and special services
N1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 5
Opt
AtMax 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify additional names
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify the location of the named party
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
Opt
AtMax 12
To specify identifying information
Opt
AtMax 3
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
FA1
LOOP
Opt
GT 1
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the organization controlling the content of the accounting citation, and the purpose associated with the accounting citation
Mandatory
GT 1
To specify the detailed accounting data
Opt
AtMax 1
To transmit weight information
HL
LOOP
Mandatory
GT 1
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments
Opt
AtMax 1
To identify the equipment
Opt
AtMax 1
To cross-reference additional equipment to a primary piece of equipment
Opt
AtMax 5
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify carrier equipment
Opt
AtMax 5
To specify identifying information
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the chassis equipment details in terms of identifying numbers, weights, and ownership
Opt
AtMax 36
To define motor vehicle identification and logistics
Opt
AtMax 10
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
Opt
AtMax 1
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charges for customer-requested service
Opt
AtMax 10
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
Opt
AtMax 2
To transmit in-bond information
Opt
AtMax 6
To transmit information contained on an export license
Opt
AtMax 1
To transmit import license number and effective dates
Opt
AtMax 10
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers
Opt
AtMax 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
Opt
AtMax 6
To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information
Opt
AtMax 1
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers
Opt
AtMax 10
To specify the name of the person certifying that the shipment complies with the regulations and/or the actual certification
Opt
AtMax 2
To assign a priority to a booking which would increase the possibility that this cargo would be booked on said voyage and not be shut out
Opt
AtMax 10
To specify pertinent dates and times
Opt
AtMax 100
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
Opt
AtMax 1
To describe information for loading aircraft with vehicles and other items
Opt
AtMax 12
To specify axle measurements for loading vehicles on aircraft or other conveyances
L0
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 20
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data
Opt
AtMax 20
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
Opt
AtMax 10
To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights(See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
PI
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 30
Opt
AtMax 1
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
Opt
AtMax 10
To specify condition restrictions or provisions applicable to the rate docket
LH1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 1000
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity
Opt
AtMax 4
To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information
Opt
AtMax 12
To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements
Opt
AtMax 20
To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments
Opt
AtMax 3
To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material
Opt
AtMax 4
To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada
Opt
AtMax 3
To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country
Opt
AtMax 10
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers
Opt
AtMax 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the "last contained" hazardous shipping name, placard notation, and reference numbers for empty equipment
FA1
LOOP
Opt
GT 1
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the organization controlling the content of the accounting citation, and the purpose associated with the accounting citation
Mandatory
GT 1
To specify the detailed accounting data
Opt
AtMax 1
To transmit weight information
N1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 4
Opt
AtMax 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify additional names
Opt
AtMax 2
To specify the location of the named party
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
Opt
AtMax 2
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
Opt
AtMax 12
To identify the individual billing segments within a movement when joint rail rates have been established between carriers but do not cover the entire movement
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)