How to Generate a Packing List in Ocean Export
This guide will walk you through the steps to generate a Packing List for your Ocean Export shipment using the tools available in the system.
Step 1: Access the Packing List
- Navigate to the Shipment:
Open the shipment for which you want to generate the Packing List. - Open the Tools Menu:
Click on the Tools button located under the House Bill of Lading (HBL). - Select Packing List:
From the dropdown menu, select Packing List. A new window will pop up displaying a preview of the packing list.
Step 2: Review the Packing List Layout
- Packing List Details:
- On the left-hand side, you will see the Shipper/Exporter(Seller).
- Below that, the Consignee and Notify Party details will be displayed.
- Editable Fields:
- The columns in grey are editable. You can adjust details such as adding or deleting information.
- For example, you can add a phone number for the Consignee:
- Consignee’s Phone: +33 07 00 00 00 00
- Note: This change is one-time and will not be saved to the system.
Step 3: Shipping and Invoice Information
- Invoice Details:
On the right-hand side, the following information will be displayed:- Invoice No. and Date
- L/C (Letter of Credit) No. and L/C Issue Bank (if applicable)
- Basic Shipping Details:
The following shipping details will also be listed:- Departure Date
- Place of Receipt
- Port of Loading
- Final Destination
- Vessel No. and Voyage No.
- Term
Step 4: Packing Details and Display Options
- Choose Weight Options:
Select one of the following options to determine how the weight information will be displayed:- Show NET WEIGHT and GROSS WEIGHT
- Show GROSS WEIGHT Only
- Packing List Chart:
The chart will display the following details for each item:- Shipping Marks (including container number, seal number, PO number)
- Quantity
- Description of Goods
- Net Weight, Gross Weight
- Volume
Step 5: Finalize and Save the Document
- Signature Section:
At the bottom of the page, you will find a box next to the company name. This box is checked by default, but you can uncheck it if needed. - Save or Send the Packing List:
After reviewing and making any necessary adjustments, you can save, print, or email the packing list:- PDF: Download the packing list as a PDF.
- Print: Print a hard copy of the packing list.
- Email: Send the packing list via email. Additionally, there is an option to generate a Word version of the packing list upon request.
- Document Storage:
Once saved, all documents will automatically be stored in the Doc Center for future reference.
By following these steps, you can efficiently generate and customize a Packing List for your Ocean Export shipments.
For a visual guide on utilizing this feature, please refer to the video below: