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ISA Interchange Control Header
Expeditors X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest
X12 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest) is the EDI transaction exchanged between Expeditors and its trading partners. Stacksync handles full compliance, mapping, and real-time delivery.
- Segments
- 22
- Loops
- 3
- X12 856
- All partners ↗
Schema reference
22 segments · 3 loops · X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest
GS Functional Group Header
Transaction Set Header
Beginning Segment for Ship Notice
Loop
Hierarchical Level
Item Identification
Item Detail (Shipment)
Purchase Order Reference
Item Physical Details
Product/Item Description
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Carrier Details (Equipment)
Carrier Details (Special Handling, or Hazardous Materials, or Both)
Reference Identification
Date/Time Reference
Loop
Name
Loop
Vessel Identification
Port or Terminal
Date/Time Reference
Transaction Totals
Transaction Set Trailer
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MO Motor Carrier Load Tender RE Receiving Advice/Acceptance Certificate WA Warehouse Shipping Order TR Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
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Expeditors EDI 856 FAQ
Common questions about 856 Ship Notice/Manifest with Expeditors.
What is X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest?
X12 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest) is the EDI transaction set used to exchange ship notice/manifest data. Expeditors requires it from trading partners.
Does Expeditors require 856 for trading partners?
Yes — Expeditors supports X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest. Stacksync handles the full integration so your team can focus on operations.
How fast can I integrate Expeditors 856 with Stacksync?
Most companies go live with Expeditors 856 on Stacksync in days. Pre-built mappings, no-code setup, and real-time monitoring make EDI compliance straightforward.
Ready to automate your Expeditors EDI?
Most teams go live in days, not months. Talk to our team and we'll walk you through your specific setup.