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.
  3. Select Build Container.
  4. 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.
  5. You may enter the Container BL #, or bill of lading number.
  6. Use the drop down menu to select the correct Container Type. You may need to enter more information about the container, based on the type you select.
  7. You may enter the Other Descrip, or any other description of this container that could be helpful later.
  8. Enter the Weight (in pounds) and Cube (in cubic feet).
  9. 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.
  10. You may enter the POE, or point of embarkation and the POD, or point of debarkation.
  11. Use the drop down menu to select the Ship From, which is typically your address code.
  12. Use the drop down menu to select the Ship To address code that this container is being shipped to.
  13. Enter the Mark For. This is the 6 digit address code for the unit that the box is going to.
  14. Enter the correct Priority for this container, with 1 being the highest priority.
  15. Enter the Type Pack, such as CT for container or BX for box.
  16. Use the drop down menu to select the correct Ship Mode.
  17. Fill in any additional information that you have for this container, including:
  18. Once you have completed an entry, click Save.
  19. Next, you'll need to load your multipacks, or boxes, into this container. To do this, select Add TCN. You may also select Load if you want to select boxes that you have already scanned and haven't downloaded.
  20. The first field is for TCN. You may scan or enter a transportation control number here. This number should be unique to this box, and it is often the document or requisition number followed by XXX. If you are able to scan a 2D, or two dimensional barcode from an MSL, then this field and several others will be filled in for you.
  21. Use the drop down menu to select the Ship From, which is typically your address code.
  22. Scan or enter the Mark For, which is the address code for the final destination of this box.
  23. Use the drop down menu to select the Priority, with 1 being the highest priority.
  24. Scan or enter the Piece #. This is typically 1, unless you have a multiple piece shipment.
  25. Enter the Type Pack, such as BX for box.
  26. Enter the Weight (in pounds) and Cube (in cubic feet).
  27. 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.
  28. You may enter the TDR for the box, if you have a transportation discrepancy.
  29. You may use the drop down menu to change the Storage location, if needed.
  30. Select Save after entering each record and select Done after you have finished adding all of the boxes to your container.

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

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

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

Find – Displays a list of scanned records.

Add TCN – Allows you to load your multipacks, or boxes, into this container.

Delete - Allows you to delete a completely empty container.

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

Done - Takes you back to the container level screen. Select Done when you have finished entering boxes for this container.


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