EDI Mapping & Trading Partners Flashcards
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In CargoWise, which EDI message type is typically used to send a booking request to an ocean carrier?
Answer: IFTMBF / X12 301
IFTMBF (EDIFACT) or X12 301 is used to transmit ocean booking requests from a freight forwarder to an ocean carrier.
What does the EDIFACT IFTSTA message facilitate in CargoWise EDI?
Answer: Cargo status and milestone updates from carriers to forwarders
IFTSTA (International Freight Transport Status) carries cargo milestone and status updates, such as vessel departure, port arrival, and customs release notifications.
When a CargoWise EDI map uses a 'Conditional' element requirement, what does this mean?
Answer: The element is required only when a specified related element is present
A Conditional requirement means the element must be present when a related element it depends on is also present, implementing X12 or EDIFACT conditional dependency rules.
In CargoWise EDI Manager, what is the purpose of the 'Test Mode' setting on a trading partner profile?
Answer: It routes transactions to a test environment without affecting live production data
Test Mode on a CargoWise trading partner profile directs EDI transactions to a sandbox or test environment, allowing validation of maps and configurations without impacting live operations.
Which segment in an X12 EDI file marks the end of a transaction set and contains the segment count?
Answer: SE
The SE (Transaction Set Trailer) segment ends each X12 transaction set and includes the total segment count and the transaction set control number matching the ST segment.
In CargoWise, how are outbound EDI files typically triggered for a shipment?
Answer: Automatically based on status changes or events configured in the trading partner profile
CargoWise can automatically trigger outbound EDI transmissions based on configured events or status milestones, such as when a shipment reaches 'Confirmed' or 'Departed' status.
What does the X12 transaction set '214' represent in transportation EDI?
Answer: Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
The X12 214 transaction set is the Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message, used by carriers to send milestone and status updates to shippers and forwarders.