Outbound - Build Container

This function allows you to build containers for consolidated shipments, using as many multipacks or boxes as needed in the container. To do this:

1. Select the Outbound menu.
2. Select Build Cont.
3. Both sections on this screen are used to enter information about the container. A container may have several multipacks, or boxes, inside of it. The first field is for the container TCN. This container transportation control number should be unique to this container, to help identify it.
4. You may enter the B/L #, or bill of lading number.
5. Enter the Weight (in pounds) and Cube (in cubic feet).
6. You may enter the Length, Width, and Height of the box (in inches). If you enter these measurements, the Cube will be calculated for you.
7. Use the drop down menu to select the correct container Type In some cases, you may enter the container Description.
8. You may enter the POE, or point of embarkation and the POD, or point of debarkation.
9. Use the drop down menu to select the Ship From, which is typically your address code.
10. Use the drop down menu to select the Ship To address code that this container is being shipped to.
11. Use the drop down menu to select the Mark For, which is the unit receiving this container.
12. Enter the correct Priority for this container, with 1 being the highest priority.
13. Enter the Type Pack, such as CT for container or BX for box.
14. Use the drop down menu to select the correct Ship Mode.
15. Fill in any additional information that you have for this container, including:
• Project code
• ETA– estimated time of arrival (see below)
• TAC– transportation account code
• Water Comm– water commodity code
• Air Comm– air commodity code
• HAZ UN / NA– hazardous United Nations code
• HAZ # – hazardous number
• HAZ Class– hazardous class code
• Temp Range– temperature range
• RDD– required delivery date
• Build D/T– the build date is filled in for you
• T9 Notes– notes to appear on your TCMD T9 records
16. Once you have completed an entry, click Save.
17. Next, you'll need to load your multipacks, or boxes, into this container. To do this, select Load.
18. A list of available multipacks will appear. Use the check boxes to select the boxes you wish to include, and then click OK.
19. If you haven't already added multipack records, you may select Add to create a new multipack for this container.
• Enter the TCN, Mark For, Ship From, Priority, and any other information.
• Be sure to Save your changes.

Per the DTR the Estimated Time of Arrival Codes are as follows. This is an Alphanumeric Code that represents the days required for delivery.

• 0 = Same Day Delivery
• 1 = 1
• 2 = 2
• 3 = 3
• 4 = 4
• 5 = 5
• 6 = 6
• 7 = 7
• 8 = 8
• 9 = 9
• A = 10
• B = 11
• C = 12
• D = 13
• E = 14
• F = 15
• G = 16
• H = 17
• J = 18
• K = 19
• L = 20
• M = 21
• N = 22
• P = 23
• Q = 24
• R = 25
• S = 26
• T = 27
• U = 28
• V = 29
• W = 30 – 35
• X = 36 – 40
• Y = 41 – 50
• Z = Over 50

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

Load - Allows you to select from a list of available multipacks to load into this container.

Add - Allows you to add a new multipack to load into this container. Select Save to save the multipack.

Unload TCNs - Allows you to unload multipack TCNs from this container.

RF Tag - Allows you to write an RF tag for this shipment. Enter the POE, POD, Operation, Commodity Class, Free Text and RF Tag number fields. Select the Save and Return button to write the tag and return to the previous screen.

TCMD - This displays the TCMD form, and allows you to enter container information using the TCMD layout. This can be helpful in showing you where your data will appear on the document. You must first Save the record before you can click on this button.

• The Ship From, Mode, Trans Control No., Mark For, Priority, and Ship To will already be filled in for you. You may enter any other information you have.
• Be sure to Save your changes. You may click on the Print button to print a copy of the TCMD. You may click on the X in the upper right corner of the screen to return to the previous screen.

Print - Allows you to print Container Manifests, TCMDs, MSLs, Tally Sheets, and Packing Lists for this shipment. You may send these documents directly to the printer selected below, or you may preview them first.

Save - Saves the new record or changes made to the currently displayed record.

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