EDI 301 Confirmation (Ocean)

What is an EDI 301 Confirmation (Ocean)?

EDI 301 is an electronic document needed to respond to the EDI 300. This EDI document is used to confirm the reservation request of an ocean vessel.  

The transaction set can also be used to respond to the request for reserving:  

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

The data contents and format of EDI 301 Confirmation (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 301 Confirmation (Ocean)

EDI 301 falls under the category of X12I Transportation transaction set. This EDI document is used by shippers and forwarders to provide confirmation for the request of reserving space in an ocean vessel and booking it for transportation. This EDI document is also used in conjunction with other transaction sets 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.