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EDI transactions are used by business trading partners to exchange documents in a standardized format, allowing for automation and streamlining of purchase orders, invoices, acknowledgements, payments and more. 

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EDI 214: Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message

What is an EDI 214: Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message?

 An EDI 214 transaction is a Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message that is used by transportation carriers to provide shippers and consignees with a status update on their shipments. Shippers typically require EDI 214 Status messages based on various events including carrier arrivals and departures from pickup locations.

How is an EDI 214: Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message used?

The purpose of this transaction type is to allow a transportation carrier the ability to provide shippers and consignees with the status of a given shipment. This status can be delineated through dates, times, locations, routes, and identifying numbers.

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