What is an EDI 313 Shipment Status Inquiry (Ocean)?

EDI 313 is an electronic document containing information that helps inquire the status of an ocean shipment. The transaction set is used for the provision of information to the authorized party to make an inquiry to the ocean carrier about the status of a shipment.  

The data contents and format of EDI 313 Shipment Status Inquiry (Ocean) are used for the electronic interchange of information.  

Workflow for the Exchange of an EDI 313 Shipment Status Inquiry (Ocean)

EDI 313 falls under the category of X12I Transportation transaction set. It is used by carriers, terminal operators, service centers as well as port authorities to acquire details about the status of a shipment. It can also be used with other transaction sets to provide information related to ocean carriers.  

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EDIConnect is an enterprise-grade EDI solution that simplifies the process of sending and receiving EDI messages. It is designed to handle X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets through its built-in parser, validator, and transaction builder. It also offers features to help businesses comply with EDI requirements and communicate seamlessly with their trading partners.