EDIFACT TDT segment: transport information.

The TDT segment carries transport and carrier information. Element 2 is the shipment reference number. Element 3 is the transport mode code (10=maritime, 20=rail, 30=road, 40=air). Element 5 is a composite identifying the carrier (name and code). Used in ORDERS for requested transport and in DESADV for actual carrier details.

Tag
TDT
Full name
Transport details
Part of the message
Commercial terms
Data elements
5

A TDT segment, explained

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  1. TDT+20+TRUCK-REF-01+30++VANS:::FAST_FREIGHT_PTY_LTD'
    TDTTransport details

    Transport Information

    TDT
    Transport details
    20
    Main carriage (transport stage)

TDT structure

Elements are separated by + and their parts by :. Positions match the explainer, so 2.3 is the third part of the second element.

PositionElementParts
1Transport stage1.1 Code
2Conveyance referenceSingle value
3ModeSingle value
4MeansSingle value
5Carrier5.1 ID, 5.2 Code list, 5.3 Agency, 5.4 Name

Transport stage (1.1)

CodeMeaning
10Pre-carriage
20Main carriage
30On-carriage

Common EANCOM and UN/EDIFACT values. Your trading partner's implementation guide is the final word on which codes they send.

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What is the TDT segment in EDIFACT?

TDT is the Transport Information segment. The TDT segment carries transport and carrier information. Element 2 is the shipment reference number. Element 3 is the transport mode code (10=maritime, 20=rail, 30=road, 40=air). Element 5 is a composite identifying the carrier (name and code). Used in ORDERS for requested transport and in DESADV for actual carrier details.

What are the common TDT transport stage codes?

10 means pre-carriage; 20 means main carriage; 30 means on-carriage.

Where does TDT appear in an EDIFACT message?

TDT belongs to the commercial terms part of a message, alongside CUX, TAX, PAT, TOD, ALC, PCD.

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