Seaboard Marine has been very active in advancements with Electronic Data Interchange(EDI).

• Booking request (Message ANSI X12)
  

  The shipper or forwarder can use this transaction set to reserve cargo space.

• Ocean shipping instructions (Message ANSI X12)
  

  This message supplies the same information as the Shipper's Letter of Instruction. It provides all the information necessary to prepare and distribute a contract of carriage (ocean bill of lading and other shipping documents).

• Automated Manifest System (AMS) with US Customs (Message ANSI X12)
  

  This system transmits inbound cargo information to US Customs and receives cargo release/hold status from US Customs.

• Bill of lading data and invoice (Message ANSI X12)
  

  This message includes all information normally found on a bill of lading, including freight charges.

• Cargo status (Message ANSI X12)
  

  This message is used to report status or event details (cargo receipt, departure and arrival) for individual shipments.

New EDI opportunities are continually being evaluated. If neccesary, our EDI specialist will work with you to explore customer-specific EDI requirements. Please complete the following: EDI Request Form.

For any EDI questions please email us at edi@seaboardmarine.com