How to Generate a Consolidated Manifest in Ocean Export
This guide outlines the steps to generate a consolidated manifest for shipments that include multiple House Bills of Lading (HBL) under one Master Bill of Lading (MBL).
Step 1: Access the MBL Details
- Navigate to the Ocean Export Module: Open the shipment you want to generate the consolidated manifest for (e.g., OEX-23030011).
- Open the Tools Menu: Click on the Tools option under the MBL.
- Select Manifest: Scroll down and select Manifest from the menu. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 2: Choose Report Criteria
- Select the Recipient of the Report:
- Report: Select the recipient of this document, Master/Agent (Actual Shipper), or Carrier.
- Report Type: Select either By Container or By MBL as the report type.
- Generate the Report:
- After selecting Master/Agent (Actual Shipper) and Container as the report type, for example, click on View to generate the report.
Step 3: Review the Manifest
- View the Preview Page: The dropdown menu at the top of the preview page allows you to switch between different containers to view their Manifests.
- Manifest Layout: The manifest will show the following details:
- On the left, you will see the From and To columns, typically displaying you and your overseas agent.
- On the right-hand side, the report will list:
- MBL No., File No., Booking No.
- Carrier, Vessel, Voyage
- Port of Loading with ETD and Port of Discharge with ETA
- Container No., Seal No., Size
Step 4: Additional Shipment Details
- Show Mark and Description: Click on the Show Mark and Description option in the middle of the page to display additional details about the shipment marks and descriptions.
- PCS/WEIGHT/MEASUREMENT:
- The manifest will display PCS(Pieces), Weight, and Measurement for each HBL.
- Shipper and Consignee Information will be listed under each corresponding HBL.
- Nature of Goods: If needed, click on the Show Commodity PCS and Amount option under the Nature of Goods column to view more details about the commodity.
- Non-Stackable Cargo: If the cargo is non-stackable, check the box under the Term column.
- Total Amount: At the bottom of the report, you will find the total amount of PCS, weight, measurement, and B/L(Bill of Lading) number(s) of the container.
Step 5: Download or Share the Manifest
- Download or Print the Manifest: After reviewing the data, you can choose to:
- Download PDF
- Email: You can also request to generate a Word version.
- Save the Document: Any of these actions will automatically save the document to the Doc Center tab for easy access later.
By following these steps, you can successfully generate and review a consolidated manifest for your Ocean Export shipments.
For a visual guide on utilizing this feature, please refer to the video below: