Understand container status without reading ANSI 315

What Events ANSI 315 Contains

ANSI X12 315 (Status Information) is an EDI transaction set used primarily in North American logistics to communicate container and shipment status events. These messages track a wide range of container movements and status changes.

Common events in ANSI 315 messages include:

• Container arrival at terminal
• Gate-in and gate-out events
• Customs clearance status
• Container availability for pickup
• Hold placement or removal
• Vessel loading and discharge

Each event is encoded in specific segments (ST, B1, N1, N9, etc.) that require EDI expertise to interpret correctly.

Why Ops Teams Struggle with Raw 315 Files

ANSI 315 messages are structured differently from COPRAR, using segment identifiers like ST*315, B1, N1, and N9. Operations teams face several challenges:

• Segment structure complexity: Understanding which segments contain container numbers, status codes, and dates
• Event code interpretation: Knowing which event codes mean "ready for pickup" vs "on hold"
• Multiple events per message: A single 315 message can contain multiple container events
• Terminal-specific variations: Different terminals may use slightly different segment structures
• Time-consuming manual reading: Scanning through hundreds of lines to find today's pickups

This complexity leads to errors, missed pickups, and demurrage charges when operations teams can't quickly identify which containers are ready.

How ContainerReady Converts Events into Clear Status

ContainerReady automatically detects ANSI 315 messages and extracts:

• Container numbers from B1 or N9 segments
• Status events and availability codes
• Terminal locations
• Event dates and times

The tool then maps these events to clear operational status:

• Ready for Pickup: Containers with availability events indicating release
• Wait / Hold: Containers still in transit, on hold, or not yet available

Instead of reading through raw ANSI 315 segments, operations teams get an instant dashboard showing exactly which containers can be picked up today.

This conversion from technical EDI format to operational clarity saves time and reduces the risk of missing ready containers.