EDI Transaction Set
EDI 326: Consignment Summary List
EDI 326 is the X12 Consignment Summary List transaction set, used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). This transaction set is used to provide a list to a customer of all consignments for which an ocean carrier has accepted or is expected to accept responsibility for the transport of goods. It is sent by an ocean carrier or consolidator to a shipper, freight forwarder, consignee, customs broker, or any other interested party.
What the 326 transaction set covers
Consignment Summary List This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Consignment Summary List Transaction Set (326) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set is used to provide a list to a customer of all consignments for which an ocean carrier has accepted or is expected to accept responsibility for the transport of goods. It is sent by an ocean carrier or consolidator to a shipper, freight forwarder, consignee, customs broker, or any other interested party.
How Interlink handles the 326
Interlink Commerce maps, transmits, and monitors the 326 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.