EDIFACT Training

EDI  (EDIFACT) Training for the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the largest shipping line. Their global headquarters are in Switzerland, but they serve most of the world’s freight port of calls. They operate 471 container vessels and that requires a lot EDI Transactions, of which most are EDIFACT messages: UN/EDIFACT Message CUSCAR Read More →

VICS EDI Logistics

VICS EDI Logistics Guides: Small Packages Shipment Transactions Communication Carrier Shipment Status Message (214) includes the carriers PRO number and optionally, the estimated delivery date. Depending upon the requirements of the shipper or the consignee, the carrier may send additional Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Messages (214) as the shipment moves from the origin to the destination. At a Read More →

Logistics Processes

Logistics Processes: LTL and Small Package Shipments Transaction Relationships (Part 2) For Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, the shipper (in most cases the supplier) sends the Motor Carrier Bill of Lading (211) to provide the details of a shipment to the carrier. The Motor Carrier Bill of Lading (211) is an exact representation of the shipment; it is considered the contract between the Read More →

Logistics Processes

Logistics Processes: General and Truckload Shipments Transaction Relationships (Part 1) Logistics is the process of procuring, handling, and delivering products, and of integrating the physical product flows with supportive technologies. The Logistics function can be aided by any documents that indicate or help plan the shipment, distribution and storage of trade items. The supplier sends the Ship Notice/Manifest Read More →