Ocean Import – Shipment Entry Page

Overview

The Shipment Entry module in GoFreight enables users to create and manage Ocean Import shipments efficiently. The interface features a structured layout, with the Master Bill of Lading (MB/L) displayed at the top and the House Bill of Lading (HB/L) positioned beneath it.

Creating an MB/L

1. Navigate to Ocean Import and click “New Shipment” to open the Shipment Entry page.
2. Fill in all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk (*), including:
   • MB/L No.
   • ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
3. The Office field will be automatically populated based on your default office settings.
4. Click Save to store the shipment details.

Creating an HB/L

1. Click the [+] button at the top right corner to create a House Bill of Lading.
2. The system will differentiate HBLs using distinct color schemes for clarity.
3. Fill in all required fields marked with a red asterisk (*), including:
   • HB/L No.
4. Click Save to store the House Bill details.

Auto-Populated Fields & Manual Adjustments

• Fields such as Consignee, Customer, Bill To, and Sales are automatically populated if complete information is available in the Trade Partner database.
• To make changes, click the [x] button to remove or replace existing details.

Generating and Sending Arrival Notices

1. Once shipment details are complete, navigate to [Tools] on the right side of the shipment page.
2. Click on [Arrival Notice] to generate the document.
3. A preview page will appear, allowing you to review the information:
   • Any modifications made on this preview page will NOT affect the original shipment data.
4. To send the Arrival Notice:
   • Click the email/send icon at the top.
   • A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to input recipient details and successfully send the document.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage the Ocean Import shipment entry process in GoFreight.

For a visual guide on using this feature, please refer to the video below:

• Shipment Entry