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Norfolk Southern X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information

X12 404 (Rail Carrier Shipment Information) is the EDI transaction exchanged between Norfolk Southern and its trading partners. Stacksync handles full compliance, mapping, and real-time delivery.

Segments
100
Loops
17
X12 404
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Schema reference

100 segments · 17 loops · X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information

ISA

ISA Interchange Control Header

GS

GS Functional Group Header

ST

Transaction Set Header

ZC1

Beginning Segment for Data Correction or Change

BX

General Shipment Information

BNX

Rail Shipment Information

M3

Release

N9

Extended Reference Information

CM

Cargo Manifest

M1

Insurance

DTM

Date/Time Reference

Loop
N7

Equipment Details

EM

Equipment Characteristics

Loop
VC

Motor Vehicle Control

Loop
N1

Party Identification

N3

Party Location

N4

Geographic Location

H3

Special Handling Instructions

M7

Seal Numbers

N5

Equipment Ordered

IC

Intermodal Chassis Equipment

IM

Intermodal Movement Information

M12

In-bond Identifying Information

Loop
E1

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee

E4

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City

E5

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route

PI

Price Authority Identification

GA

Canadian Grain Information

Loop
REF

Reference Information

N9

Extended Reference Information

N10

Quantity and Description

SMD

Consolidated Shipment Manifest Data

VC

Motor Vehicle Control

Loop
L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

MEA

Measurements

L1

Rate and Charges

Loop
PI

Price Authority Identification

CD

Shipment Conditions

Loop
N1

Party Identification

N3

Party Location

N4

Geographic Location

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

BL

Billing Information

NA

Cross-Reference Equipment

F9

Origin Station

D9

Destination Station

Loop
N1

Party Identification

N2

Additional Name Information

N3

Party Location

N4

Geographic Location

REF

Reference Information

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

BL

Billing Information

Loop
S1

Stop-off Name

S2

Stop-off Address

S9

Stop-off Station

N1

Party Identification

N2

Additional Name Information

N3

Party Location

N4

Geographic Location

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

R2

Route Information

R9

Route Code Identification

Loop
E1

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Consignee

E4

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination City

E5

Empty Car Disposition - Pended Destination Route

PI

Price Authority Identification

H3

Special Handling Instructions

PS

Protective Service Instructions

Loop
LX

Transaction Set Line Number

L5

Description, Marks and Numbers

Loop
L0

Line Item - Quantity and Weight

MEA

Measurements

L1

Rate and Charges

Loop
PI

Price Authority Identification

CD

Shipment Conditions

X1

Export License

L3

Total Weight and Charges

Loop
LS

Loop Header

Loop
LH1

Hazardous Identification Information

LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

LH3

Hazardous Material Shipping Name Information

LFH

Free-form Hazardous Material Information

LEP

EPA Required Data

LH4

Canadian Dangerous Requirements

LHT

Transborder Hazardous Requirements

LHR

Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

Loop
N1

Party Identification

N3

Party Location

N4

Geographic Location

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

LE

Loop Trailer

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

LH2

Hazardous Classification Information

LHR

Hazardous Material Identifying Reference Numbers

LH6

Hazardous Certification

XH

Pro Forma - B13 Information

X7

Customs Information

SE

Transaction Set Trailer

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Norfolk Southern EDI 404 FAQ

Common questions about 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information with Norfolk Southern.

What is X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information?
X12 404 (Rail Carrier Shipment Information) is the EDI transaction set used to exchange rail carrier shipment information data. Norfolk Southern requires it from trading partners.
Does Norfolk Southern require 404 for trading partners?
Yes — Norfolk Southern supports X12 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information. Stacksync handles the full integration so your team can focus on operations.
How fast can I integrate Norfolk Southern 404 with Stacksync?
Most companies go live with Norfolk Southern 404 on Stacksync in days. Pre-built mappings, no-code setup, and real-time monitoring make EDI compliance straightforward.

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