754 Routing Instructions
Function Group RG
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Routing Instructions Transaction Set (754) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set is used to communicate routing instructions to a supplier for a specific shipment. It can be used also to respond to a Request for Routing Instructions Transaction Set (753).
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use
0100
Transaction Set HeaderMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
0200
Beginning SegmentMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the beginning of a transaction set
0300
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
0320
Date/TimeOptional
Max 5
To specify pertinent dates and times
0340
TextOptional
Max 5
To specify textual data
0360
Business Instructions and Reference NumberOptional
Max >1
To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number
0380
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)Optional
Max >1
To specify the transportation details relative to commodity, weight, and quantity
0100Loop
Mandatory
Repeat 5
0400
Party IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
0500
Additional Name InformationOptional
Max 1
To specify additional names
0600
Party LocationOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
0700
Geographic LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use
0200Loop
Optional
Repeat 9999
0100
Transaction Set Line NumberMandatory
Max 1
To reference a line number in a transaction set
0200
Business Instructions and Reference NumberOptional
Max 5
To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number
0300
Transportation Carrier IdentificationOptional
Max 1
To transmit the identifying SCAC code and effective date and time for the data in the transaction set
0350
Consolidated Shipment Manifest DataOptional
Max 5
To transmit shipment manifest data
0204Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
0400
Order Information DetailMandatory
Max 1
To specify order information detail
0206Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
0410
Baseline Item DataMandatory
Max 1
To specify basic and most frequently used line item data
0420
Product/Item DescriptionOptional
Max 5
To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format
0424
Marking, Packaging, LoadingOptional
Max 1
To describe marking, packaging, loading, and unloading requirements
0426
Pallet Type and Load CharacteristicsOptional
Max 1
To identify the type and physical attributes of the pallet, and, gross weight, gross volume, and height of the load and the pallet
0500
Date/TimeOptional
Max 2
To specify pertinent dates and times
0600
Multi-stop Shipment InformationOptional
Max 1
To specify multi-stop shipment information
0210Loop
Optional
Repeat 25
0700
Quantity InformationMandatory
Max 1
To specify quantity information
0800
Trailer or Container Dimension and WeightOptional
Max 1
To specify trailer or container dimensions
0220Loop
Optional
Repeat 1
0900
Party IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
1000
Additional Name InformationOptional
Max 1
To specify additional names
1100
Party LocationOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
1200
Geographic LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
1220
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
1240
TextOptional
Max 5
To specify textual data
1400
Loop HeaderOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the next segment begins a loop
0300Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
1600
Transaction Set Line NumberMandatory
Max 1
To reference a line number in a transaction set
1700
Stop-off DetailsOptional
Max 1
To specify stop-off detail reference numbers and stop reason
1720
TextOptional
Max 5
To specify textual data
1740
Business Instructions and Reference NumberOptional
Max 10
To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number
1760
Transportation Carrier IdentificationOptional
Max 1
To transmit the identifying SCAC code and effective date and time for the data in the transaction set
1800
Consolidated Shipment Manifest DataOptional
Max 5
To transmit shipment manifest data
1820
F.O.B. Related InstructionsOptional
Max 1
To specify transportation instructions relating to shipment
1840
Date/TimeOptional
Max 5
To specify pertinent dates and times
0310Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
1900
Party IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
2000
Port or TerminalOptional
Max 1
Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo
2100
Additional Name InformationOptional
Max 1
To specify additional names
2200
Party LocationOptional
Max 2
To specify the location of the named party
2300
Geographic LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
2400
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
0400Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
3200
Packaging DescriptionMandatory
Max 1
To specify a package description and other information
3300
Item Detail (Shipment)Optional
Max 1
To specify line-item detail relative to shipment
3400
Pallet Type and Load CharacteristicsOptional
Max 1
To identify the type and physical attributes of the pallet, and, gross weight, gross volume, and height of the load and the pallet
3500
Business Instructions and Reference NumberOptional
Max 10
To specify instructions in this business relationship or a reference number
3600
Marks and Numbers InformationOptional
Max >1
To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers
0450Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
3800
Order Information DetailMandatory
Max 1
To specify order information detail
3900
Reference InformationOptional
Max >1
To specify identifying information
4000
Date/TimeOptional
Max 5
To specify pertinent dates and times
4100
Marking, Packaging, LoadingOptional
Max 5
To describe marking, packaging, loading, and unloading requirements
4200
Pallet Type and Load CharacteristicsOptional
Max 1
To identify the type and physical attributes of the pallet, and, gross weight, gross volume, and height of the load and the pallet
4300
Marks and Numbers InformationOptional
Max >1
To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers
0455Loop
Optional
Repeat >1
4500
Baseline Item DataMandatory
Max 1
To specify basic and most frequently used line item data
4600
Marking, Packaging, LoadingOptional
Max 5
To describe marking, packaging, loading, and unloading requirements
4700
Product/Item DescriptionOptional
Max 5
To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format
5000
Loop TrailerOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use
0100
Transaction Set TrailerMandatory
Max 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)