EDI 300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)

What is an EDI 300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)?

EDI 300 is an electronic document containing information that is needed to file a booking request for an ocean vessel. This EDI document can be used for reserving a shipment by an ocean vessel.  

The transaction set can also be used for the reservation of:  

• Space in an ocean vessel 
• Containers  
• Equipment to be transported through an ocean vessel  

The data contents and format of EDI 300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean) are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.  

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 300 Reservation (Booking Request) (Ocean)

EDI 300 falls under the category of X12I Transportation transaction set. Shippers as well as forwarders use it for reserving space in an ocean vessel and to book it for transportation. It is also used alongside other EDI documents to provide information related to ocean carriers.  

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Simplifying the process of sending and receiving EDI messages, EDIConnect is designed for handling all X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets. Featuring a built-in translator, validator, and transaction builder, EDIConnect aids communication between trading partners, as well as helps them streamline the process of information exchange through a process orchestration.