MBL Bill of Lading

To specify a bill of lading number and associated information

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
MBL-01
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
4
1
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
MBL-02
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
50
1
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator
MBL-03
Action Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
1
Code indicating type of action
MBL-04
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
1
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response
If MBL04 is "Y", then issuer is an automated manifest system (AMS) participant. If "N", then issuer is not an AMS participant.
MBL-05
Type of Service Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
1
Code specifying extent of transportation service requested
MBL-06
Lading Quantity
Numeric (N0)
Optional
1
7
1
Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity
MBL06 is the actual quantity boarded on the conveyance.
MBL-07
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
4
1
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
MBL07 is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) of the carrier issuing the house bill.
MBL-08
Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
String (AN)
Optional
1
50
1
Identification number assigned to the shipment by the carrier or consolidator
MBL08 is the bill of lading/waybill number submitted in the original 309.

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