This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean) Transaction Set (310) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide ocean bill of lading information. It is sent by ocean carriers to interested parties and can be used as the receipt for the shipment; to substitute for a paper bill of lading where the parties have agreed that a paper bill of lading is not necessary; to allow shipper or forwarder to verify bill of lading information before an original is printed and released; for information purposes, i.e., as a bill of lading copy; by the carrier to convey manifest information to a terminal operator; and as an invoice for freight.
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To transmit basic data relating to the carrier's invoice
To allow for positive identification of transaction set purpose
To specify the authority for authorizing an action and the date authentication is made
To convey brokerage, freight forwarder compensation, and other compensation information related to shipments
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To provide vessel details and voyage number
To transmit letter of credit details
To specify details related to insurance
To specify data required for electronic payment
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To specify container information and transportation service to be used
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo
To specify pertinent dates and times
To specify the responsibilities and carrier preference
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
To transmit information in a free-form format for comment or special instruction
To specify special handling instructions in coded or free-form format
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers
To specify applicable certifications and clauses
To specify additional applicable certifications and clauses
To reference a line number in a transaction set
To identify the equipment
To specify quantity information
To specify the cargo location on board the vessel
To describe the operating environment of the equipment
To record seal numbers used and the organization that applied the seals
To relate equipment type and required temperatures
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To transmit information contained on an export license
To transmit import license number and effective dates
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment
To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity
To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information
To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements
To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments
To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material
To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada
To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To specify quantity, weight, volume, and type of service for a line item including applicable "quantity/rate-as" data
To specify the line item in terms of description, quantity, packaging, and marks and numbers
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To reference details of the tariff used to arrive at applicable rates or charge
To transmit information contained on an export license
To transmit import license number and effective dates
To specify applicable certifications and clauses
To specify additional applicable certifications and clauses
To specify information relative to hazardous material
To specify free-form hazardous material descriptive data in addition to the information provided in the H1 segment
To specify the hazardous commodity identification reference number and quantity
To specify the hazardous notation and endorsement information
To specify the hazardous material shipping name and additional descriptive requirements
To uniquely identify the variable information required by government regulation covering the transportation of hazardous material shipments
To specify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) information relating to shipments of hazardous material
To specify additional Transport Canada requirements covering transportation of dangerous goods in Canada
To specify the placard information required by the second government agency when shipment is to cross into another country
To transmit specific hazardous material reference numbers
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
To specify the total shipment in terms of weight, volume, rates, charges, advances, and prepaid amounts applicable to one or more line items
To identify the type or transmission or both of paperwork or supporting information
To specify rate and charges detail relative to a line item including freight charges, advances, special charges, and entitlements
To specify the currency being used in the transaction set
To specify information about a specific event
To specify applicable certifications and clauses
To transmit information in a free-form format for comment or special instruction
To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
