EDI 456 Railroad Equipment Enquiry or Advice

What is an EDI 456 Railroad Equipment Enquiry or Advice Document? 

The EDI 456 transaction set can be utilized for: 

• Providing information to a qualified customer by a transportation service or equipment provider 
• Making an inquiry about the shipment status or equipment location by a qualified customer 
• Exchanging information about shipment or equipment between companies.  

The data contents and format of EDI 456 Railroad Equipment Enquiry or Advice are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.  

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 456 Railroad Equipment Enquiry or Advice Document 

EDI 456 falls under the category of X12I Transportation transaction set. This transaction set enables a transportation service or equipment provider to provide information to a qualified customer. It can be used by a qualified customer to inquire about equipment location and shipment status. It can also be used by a company to provide information to another company about a shipment or equipment. 

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