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EDI 315: Shipment Status Detail for Streamlined Logistics
In the world of logistics and supply chain management, real-time information is crucial. Accurate and timely updates on the status of shipments can make all the difference in ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction. This is where the EDI 315 (Shipment Status Detail) function comes into play.
What is EDI 315?
The ASC X12 EDI 315 transaction set, also known as the Shipment Status Detail, is a standardized electronic message used to provide detailed shipment status information. It allows trading partners to exchange crucial data about the shipment’s current status, including tracking information, timestamps, and other relevant details.
Key Benefits of Using EDI 315
- Real-time Visibility: EDI 315 provides real-time updates on the status of shipments, allowing businesses to track their goods from origin to destination accurately.
- Improved Accuracy: Automation through EDI reduces the risk of errors associated with manual data entry, ensuring the accuracy of shipment status information.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined communication and information exchange enable logistics teams to make informed decisions quickly, leading to more efficient operations.
- Cost Savings: Reduced manual paperwork, data entry, and fewer errors translate to cost savings for businesses.
Getting Started
To begin the integration process, please reach out to our Custom Success team. Our team will assist you throughout the integration journey, from selecting the appropriate transport protocol to ensuring a seamless connection with our EDI 315 solution.
How to Integrate GoFreight EDI 315
We understand that seamless integration is a critical aspect of adopting any EDI solution. Our EDI 315 (Shipment Status Detail) solution is designed to be versatile and adaptable to your specific needs. Here’s how you can easily integrate with our EDI 315 solution:
Choose Your Transport Protocol:: We offer flexibility when it comes to transport protocols to accommodate your existing infrastructure and security preferences. Our supported transport protocols include:
- AS2 (Applicability Statement 2): A highly secure and reliable protocol for data exchange over the internet, often used for EDI transactions.
- SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol): SFTP is a secure version of FTP that encrypts data during transmission, enhancing security.
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol): FTP is a standard network protocol for transferring files between a client and a server on a network.
- FTPS (FTP Secure): FTPS is another secure version of FTP that uses SSL/TLS encryption for data transfer.
Review the EDI 315 Specification: For a detailed understanding of our EDI 315 format and data structure, please refer to the attached document titled
GoFreight_v315i1. This document provides comprehensive information about the data elements, segments, and guidelines for implementing the Shipment Status Detail transaction set.Complete the Connectivity Questionnaire: To kickstart the integration process, we invite you to complete the attached
GoFreight EDI315 Connectivity Guide[^2]. This questionnaire helps us gather essential information about your specific integration needs, such as system compatibility, data format preferences, and connectivity requirements. By filling out this questionnaire, you enable us to tailor our integration support to your unique business requirements.
Our coverage of the Shipment Milestones
| Event Code | Event Description | Port Details | Manually through GoFreight | Field Name in GoFreight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Container Empty Pickup from Depot | POL | ||
| I | In Gate | POL | ✅ | Container: Gate In |
| AE | Container Loaded at First POL | POL | ||
| VD | Vesssel Departure from First POL | POL | ✅ | MB/L: ATD |
| C | Vesssel Departure from First POL (Estimated) | POL | ✅ | MB/L: ETD |
| VA | Vessel Arrival at Final POD | POD | ✅ | MB/L: ATA |
| AG | Vessel Arrival at Final POD (Estimated) | POD | ✅ | MB/L: ETA |
| UV | Container Discharge at Final POD | POD | ✅ | Container: Unload from Vessel |
| AL | Container Loaded on Rail | |||
| RL | Rail Departure | |||
| AR | Rail Arrival at Destination Intermodal Ramp | ✅ | Container: Place of Delivery ETA | |
| UR | Unload from Rail | |||
| AV | Available for Delivery | POD | ✅ | Container: Available for Pickup |
| OA | Container Out Gate | POD | ✅ | Container: Gate Out |
| CR | Carrier Release | ✅ | Container: Carrier Release | |
| CT | Customs Release | ✅ | Container: C. Clearance | |
| MT | Empty Container Returned | POD | ✅ | Container: Empty Return |
- All events are immediately sent to the required customers as EDI315 messages when GoFreight retrieves cargo status updates from carriers and terminals.
- These events can also be triggered for EDI315 updates when users input data in GoFreight and click the save button.
- However, there are currently some fields that cannot be manually updated by users because there are no input fields for them in GoFreight.