EDIFACT TDT Segment: Details of Transport

Specifies transport details including mode of transport, means of transport, and carrier identification.

Segment Code: TDT
Mandatory: No
Position: Header or detail section

TDT Syntax Example

TDT - Details of Transport
TDT+20+TRUCK123+30+31'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
8051Transport stage qualifierCode identifying transport stage (20=Main carriage)
8028Conveyance reference numberReference number for the conveyance
C220Mode of transportComposite with transport mode code
C228Transport meansComposite identifying means of transport
C040CarrierComposite identifying the carrier

Common Qualifiers

10Pre-carriage transport
20Main carriage transport
30On-carriage transport

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong transport stage code
  • ⚠Missing mode of transport
  • ⚠Invalid carrier identification

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