EDI Transaction Set
EDI 310: Freight Receipt And Invoice (Ocean)
EDI 310 is the X12 Freight Receipt And Invoice (Ocean) transaction set, used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The transaction set can be used to provide ocean bill of lading information. , as a bill of lading copy; by the carrier to convey manifest information to a terminal operator; and as an invoice for freight.
What the 310 transaction set covers
Freight Receipt and Invoice (Ocean) 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.
How Interlink handles the 310
Interlink Commerce maps, transmits, and monitors the 310 for you as part of fully managed EDI — connected straight to your ERP or systems, certified against your retailer’s requirements, and billed only when you trade. Most suppliers go live within 30 days.