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An Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice is an electronic message sent by an ocean carrier or freight forwarder to notify the shipper, manufacturer or, consignee that an incoming ocean freight shipment is nearing or has arrived at the destination port. It provides all the key details needed to prepare for receipt, including arrival date and time, and any charges due upon arrival.
For more information about Ocean shipment arrival notices guidelines, see Ocean shipment arrival notice transactions.
Create and submit ocean shipment arrival notices
Perform this task to create and submit new ocean shipment arrival notice. Additionally, carrier can begin work on a ocean shipment arrival notice and save it for completion at a later time.
- Select the Main Menu
icon. - Select in the header.
- Select a [MPL Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a (e.g. your entire company or a Link to a specific Partner or internal location) in the header.
- Select the button.
- Select from the left menu.
Partners must have the correct roles assigned if using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower. -
Select .
- Select the New
button. - On the New Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice screen, fill in the following fields:
- field – The unique identifier for the ocean shipment arrival notice.
- field – The date when the transaction set has been created or being sent.
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Select the Save
button.The screen refreshes with the saved ocean shipment arrival notice in the draft state and with the required sections populated.
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Select the Edit
button. - In the Transaction Information section, select Submitted from the drop drown.
- In the Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice Information section fill in the following fields:
- field – The unique identifier for the ocean shipment arrival notice.
This field auto populates the value entered New Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice screen. - field – The date when the transaction set has been created or being sent.
This field auto populates the value entered New Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice screen. - drop-down – Identifies the classification of a shipment on a freight invoice, based on how the goods are transported.
- drop-down – Specifies how the freight charges for a shipment are paid.
- field – The final amount due on an invoice after discounts, adjustments, and credits, but before taxes and shipping charges.
- drop-down – The code specifying correction to previous arrival notification
- field – The date when the goods from an ocean shipment are expected to be delivered after arrival at the destination port.
- field – A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a transportation company (carrier) that moves goods via ocean, air, rail, or road.
- field – The types of services rendered and respective charges billed by the carrier.
- field – The code that specifies the conditions under which goods are delivered
- field – The projected date when a shipment is expected to reach its destination.
- drop-down – The charges related to shipment arrival are paid.
- drop-down – A brief description stating the purpose of the transaction.
- field – The unique identifier for the ocean shipment arrival notice.
- In the Reference Transactions section, select the Add
icon and fill in the following fields:- In the New Reference Transaction panel, fill in the following fields under Reference Transaction Information:
- drop-down – The type of transaction.
- type-ahead field – The unique identifier of the transaction.
If the value does not match the available options, the value must be entered manually. - field - The transaction date.
- Select .
The new reference transaction line item is added to the transaction reference table.
- In the New Reference Transaction panel, fill in the following fields under Reference Transaction Information:
- In the Carrier Sequence, Vessel and Delivery Terms section, fill in the following fields under Carrier Sequence and Vessel Information group:
- field – A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a transportation company (carrier) that moves goods via ocean, air, rail, or road.
- drop-down – The code identifying sequence of carriers in shipment, beginning with the original carrier.
- drop-down – The type of transportation method used.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- drop-down – The mode or level of transportation service used to move goods.
- field – The brief description of the carrier shipment.
- drop-down – The order in which ocean carriers or vessels are used during a shipment’s transportation route.
- field – The unique code or number assigned to a vessel for identification purposes.
- drop-down – The type of identifier used to represent the vessel.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The code assigned to a specific vessel journey that transports goods between ports.
- field – The code assigned to an ocean carrier that operates vessels transporting goods between ports.
- drop-down – The code handling instructions or requirements for a shipment or product.
- drop-down – A brief description that provides detailed handling instructions for a shipment or product.
- drop-down – A code that defines the protective service required for a shipment to ensure security, safety, or special handling.
- drop-down – A code that defines container vent settings during transport to ensure airflow and protect cargo.
- drop-down – A code that defines the tariff or rate category assigned to a product or service for trade, billing, or customs.
- In the Carrier Sequence, Vessel and Delivery Terms section, fill in the following fields under Shipment Delivery Terms group:
- Select the Add
icon.- field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- field – The code that defines the conditions under which goods are delivered.
- field – A code that defines additional conditions or qualifiers for the delivery terms agreed between trading partners.
- field – The brief description of the carrier shipment.
- field – The code that defines how delivery-related charges are paid for a shipment.
- drop-down – The point where ownership and responsibility for goods shift from the seller to the buyer under FOB delivery terms.
- field – The code or reference that specifies the type of freight rate or charge applied to a shipment.
- field – The description that provides details about the freight rate or charge applied to a shipment.
- drop-down – Specifies the basis or method used to calculate freight charges for a shipment.
- field – The cost charged by a carrier to transport goods from one location to another.
- field – The total amount billed for a shipment, including the base freight rate plus all surcharges, fees, and adjustments.
- field – The code that specifies the purpose or role of a currency in a transaction.
- field – Incidental charges occurred during transportation expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the specified currency.
- field – Money paid at point of origin (usually by shipper) expressed in the standard monetary denomination for the specified currency.
- drop-down – The location code used to determine where multiple freight rates are combined for billing or routing purposes.
- drop-down – The code used to identify an additional or non-standard charge applied to a shipment, such as handling fees, fuel surcharges, or regulatory costs.
- drop-down – The code that identifies the category or class of rates applied to a shipment.
- drop-down – Identifies the entity approved to collect payment for specified shipment or transaction charges.
- drop-down – The party responsible for receiving payment for defined charges on the shipment or transaction.
- drop-down – The unit or basis on which a billed quantity is measured in a transaction.
- field – The number of units being invoiced for the line item, based on the selected billed quantity type.
- field – The percentage used to calculate freight charges based on the value or cost of goods being shipped.
- drop-down – The code representing the currency.
- field – A brief description that explains the category or class of rates or tariffs applied to a shipment.
- Select the Currency Usage Type drop down.
- Select the Add
icon for Shipment Delivery Quantity and fill in the following fields:- drop-down – The classification of the quantity being reported for a product line item.
- field – The quantity of item selected or provided.
- drop-down – The unit in which the line item is measured.
- Select the Add
- In the Lading Item Details section, fill in the following fields under Sender Party Information group:
field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- field – The unique code used to classify goods for trade, customs, and regulatory purposes.
- field – The brief description of the commodity.
- drop-down – The type of system used to assign a commodity code to goods for trade, customs, or regulatory purposes.
- drop-down – The material used to produce a particular packaging format, such as cartons, bottles, or pallets.
- In the Referenced Dates and Cargo Movement Details section, fill in the following fields under Dates and Currency Information group:
- drop-down – The category that defines the purpose or context of the referenced date, such as departure date, arrival date, or delivery date.
- field – The specific date associated with the referenced date type.
- drop-down – The regional time setting that indicates the standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for the specified location.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The code representing the currency type or entity.
- field – The code that identifies the currency used to define or apply an exchange rate in a transaction.
- field – The conversion or exchange rate of the currency referenced.
- field – The date on which a referenced value, such as a document, condition, or currency exchange rate, becomes effective or expires.
- In the Referenced Dates and Cargo Movement Details section, fill in the following fields under Cargo Movement And Port Details group:
- Select the Add
icon.- drop-down – A standardized code that specifies the role or function of a port or terminal.
- drop-down – A standardized code that identifies a specific location related to the ocean shipment.
- drop-down – The unique code or number used to identify a specific location associated with the ocean shipment. .
- drop-down – The official name of the port where the shipment is loaded, unloaded, or transferred.
- drop-down – The code representing the currency.
- field – The official name of the terminal where the shipment is handled.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The source or standard from which a particular code is taken.
- field – The organization or governing body responsible for defining or maintaining a set of codes.
- Select the Currency Usage Type drop down.
- Select the Add
icon for Location Event Dates and fill in the following fields:- drop-down – Specifies the dates associated with shipment events recorded at the port.
- field – Specifies the actual date associated with the selected Date Type.
- field – The regional time setting that indicates the standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for the specified location.
- Select the Add
- In the Carrier and Shipper section, fill in the following fields under Carrier group:
- type-ahead field – The name of the company receiving company or location name, which represents the buyer of the goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
The remaining Carrier fields are auto populated with the values from the company or location's master data entry. If the name of the company is not present in the Owners master data, the company name must be entered manually.
- field – The address of the particular location.
- field – Any additional address information.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The postal code for this location's main address.
- field – The company or location's phone number.
- field – The company or location's fax number
- drop-down – The identifier type used for this company or location.
- field – The value associated with the identifier type.
- type-ahead field – The name of the company receiving company or location name, which represents the buyer of the goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
- In the Shipper and Carrier section, fill in the following fields under Shipper group:
- type-ahead field – The name of the company or location that owns, sells, or sends the goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
The remaining Shipper fields are auto populated with the values from the company or location's master data entry. If the name of the company is not present in the Owners master data, the company name must be entered manually.
- field – The address of the particular location.
- field – Any additional address information.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The postal code for this location's main address.
- field – The company or location's phone number.
- field – The company or location's fax number
- drop-down – The identifier type used for this company or location.
- field – The value associated with the identifier type.
- type-ahead field – The name of the company or location that owns, sells, or sends the goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
- In the Freight Forwarder and Ship To Location section, fill in the following fields under Freight Forwarder group:
- type-ahead field – The name of the company or location that arranges the transport of goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
The remaining Freight Forwarder fields are auto populated with the values from the company or location's master data entry. If the name of the company is not present in the Owners master data, the company name must be entered manually.
- field – The address of the particular location.
- field – Any additional address information.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The postal code for this location's main address.
- field – The company or location's phone number.
- field – The company or location's fax number
- drop-down – The identifier type used for this company or location.
- field – The value associated with the identifier type.
- type-ahead field – The name of the company or location that arranges the transport of goods. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
- In the Freight Forwarder and Ship To Location section, fill in the following fields under Ship to Location group:
- type-ahead field – The name of the company location where actual goods will be shipped by supplier. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
The remaining ship to Location fields are auto populated with the values from the company or location's master data entry. If the name of the company is not present in the Owners master data, the company name must be entered manually.
- field – The address of the particular location.
- field – Any additional address information.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The postal code for this location's main address.
- field – The company or location's phone number.
- field – The company or location's fax number
- drop-down – The identifier type used for this company or location.
- field – The value associated with the identifier type.
- type-ahead field – The name of the company location where actual goods will be shipped by supplier. This field pulls from the Owner's company and location master data.
- In the Shipment Equipment Details section, select the Add
icon. - In the New Shipment Equipment panel, fill in the following fields under Shipment Equipment Information:
- field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- drop-down – A unique set of letters that identifies the owner or operator of shipping equipment.
- drop-down – A unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific piece of transport equipment.
- field – A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a transportation company (carrier) that moves goods via ocean, air, rail, or road.
- drop-down – The specific kind or category of transportation equipment used to move goods.
- field – A standardized code, used to identify the type and size of inter-modal containers and other transport equipment.
- drop-down – A numerical digit used to validate the accuracy of an identification number.
- drop-down – The type of weight recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of weight at delivery.
- drop-down – The unit type of weight value at delivery.
- drop-down – The category or method used to determine the tare weight of packaging or a container.
- field – The weight of empty packaging or a container, excluding the weight of the goods inside.
- drop-down – The type of volume recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of volume recorded in shipment.
- drop-down – The equipment type used to maintain or monitor temperature conditions during storage or transportation of goods.
- drop-down – The category of temperature condition applied to a product, package, or shipment.
- field – The specific temperature value at which storage or transportation equipment is configured to maintain goods.
- drop-down – The unit of measurement used to express temperature values.
- drop-down – The category or purpose of a defined value range used in a transaction, measurement, or condition.
- field – The lowest temperature value allowed or required for storing or transporting goods.
- field – The highest temperature value allowed or required for storing or transporting goods.
- drop-down – The unit of measurement used for the minimum and maximum allowable temperature values.
- drop-down – The configuration of a container’s ventilation system that controls airflow during transportation.
- field – A brief description that provides additional details about temperature requirements for a product, package, or shipment.
- field – The percentage of relative humidity required or recorded for storing or transporting goods.
- field – The source or standard from which a particular code is taken.
- field – The organization or governing body responsible for defining or maintaining a set of codes.
- Select .
The shipment equipment information line item is added. - Select a shipment equipment information line row and then select the branch
icon and fill in the following fields under Equipment Detail Information:- drop-down – The classification of the physical packaging level for the product or shipment object.
- field – The numerical measurement associated with the selected dimension type.
- drop-down – The unit of measure used for the corresponding dimension value.
- drop-down – The classification of the quantity being reported for a product line item.
- field – The quantity of item selected or provided.
- drop-down – The unit of measure that defines how the quantity value is measured for the item.
- field – The number assigned to a physical seal used to secure a shipment container.
- drop-down – Indicates the type of entity that applied the seal to the shipment container.
- Select .
The equipment detail information line item is added. - Select the shipment equipment information line row drop down to view the equipment detail information in a table.
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In the Line Items section, select the Add
icon.-
In the New Line Item panel, fill in the following fields under Item Information:
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field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- field – The sequence or grouping for a specific set of dimensional measurements within a shipment or packaging hierarchy.
- drop-down – The unit or basis on which a billed quantity is measured in a transaction.
- field – The number of units being invoiced for the line item, based on the selected billed quantity type.
- drop-down – The code that defines the structure or layout of the product's packaging configuration.
- field – The number of handling units of the line item tended to carrier.
- field – Additional information about the line item being added.
- drop-down – The method or class of transportation used to move the shipment from origin to destination.
- drop-down – The type of weight recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of weight at delivery.
- drop-down – The unit type of weight value at delivery.
- drop-down – The type of volume recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of volume recorded in shipment.
- switch – Indicates whether verification of the product, shipment, or transaction is mandatory before further processing can occur.
- drop-down – The format used to verify a package's unique identifiers, based on regulatory or business requirements.
- field – The number of packages that must be verified before the shipment or transaction can proceed.
- drop-down – A standardized code that specifies the role or function of a port or terminal.
- field – The unique code or number used to identify a specific location associated with the ocean shipment.
- field – The official name of the port where the shipment is loaded, unloaded, or transferred.
- field – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- field – The official name of the terminal where the shipment is handled.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- field – The name or identifier of the code list that defines the valid values for a corresponding data element.
- field – The organization or governing body responsible for defining or maintaining a set of codes.
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Select .
The new line item is added to the ocean shipment arrival notice.
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Select a item line row and then select the branch
icon and fill in the following fields under Shipment Arrival Information:-
field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- field – Identifies a line-level charge applied to an individual item, typically calculated as a rate.
- drop-down – The code handling instructions or requirements for a shipment or product.
- field – A brief description that provides detailed handling instructions for a shipment or product.
- field – A code that defines the protective service required for a shipment to ensure security, safety, or special handling.
- field – A code that defines container vent settings during transport to ensure airflow and protect cargo.
- drop-down – A code that defines the tariff or rate category assigned to a product or service for trade, billing, or customs.
- drop-down – The category of temperature condition applied to a product, package, or shipment.
- field – The specific temperature value at which storage or transportation equipment is configured to maintain goods.
- drop-down – The unit of measurement used to express temperature values.
- field – The percentage of relative humidity required or recorded for storing or transporting goods.
- field – A brief description of the temperature conditions required for storing or transporting the item.
- drop-down – Indicates how a numerical range is defined for a value such as temperature, weight, or quantity.
- field – The lowest temperature at which the shipment can be safely stored or transported without compromising product integrity.
- field – The highest temperature at which the shipment can be safely stored or transported without compromising product quality or compliance.
- drop-down – The unit in which the line item is measured.
- field – A brief description of the acceptable temperature range for storing or transporting the shipment or item.
- field – A detailed description of the item included in the shipment, as it appears on the bill of lading or shipping documentation.
- field – The unique code used to classify goods for trade, customs, and regulatory purposes.
- drop-down – The type of system used to assign a commodity code to goods for trade, customs, or regulatory purposes.
- drop-down – The material used to produce a particular packaging format, such as cartons, bottles, or pallets.
- field – The format type of the packaging identifier.
- field – The packaging identifier value defined by the packaging type.
- field – The code or reference that specifies the type of freight rate or charge applied to a shipment.
- drop-down – Specifies the basis or method used to calculate freight charges for a shipment.
- field – The cost charged by a carrier to transport goods from one location to another.
- field – The total amount billed for a shipment, including the base freight rate plus all surcharges, fees, and adjustments.
- field – A payment made before goods are shipped or services are delivered.
- field – The portion of the total charges that has been paid in advance of shipment or service delivery.
- drop-down – Specifies the location code where multiple freight rates are combined for billing or routing.
- drop-down – The code that identifies an additional or non-standard charge applied to the shipment.
- drop-down – The code used to classify the shipment for rate determination purposes.
- drop-down – Identifies the entity approved to collect payment for specified shipment or transaction charges.
- drop-down – The party responsible for receiving payment for defined charges on the shipment or transaction.
- field – A brief description of the freight rate charge applied to the shipment, including the type or purpose of the charge.
- drop-down – The unit or basis on which a billed quantity is measured in a transaction.
- field – The number of units being invoiced for the line item, based on the selected billed quantity type.
- field – The percentage used to calculate freight charges based on the value or cost of goods being shipped.
- drop-down – The code representing the currency.
- field – A brief description that explains the category or class of rates or tariffs applied to a shipment.
- field – The organization responsible for issuing or governing the tariff used to calculate freight charges.
- field – The code or name of the tariff used to determine applicable freight rates or charges for the shipment.
- field – The structured segment of the tariff document used to determine the applicable freight charge.
- field – The code referencing the tariff line item that specifies pricing or conditions for the shipment.
- field – The code derived from item properties such as density, ease of handling, and risk level.
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- Select .
The shipment arrival information line item is added. - Select the line item row drop down to view the shipment arrival information in a table.
- Select a item line row and then select the branch
icon and fill in the following fields under Arrival Quantity Information:- drop-down – The classification of the quantity being reported for a product line item.
- field – The quantity of item selected or provided.
- drop-down – The unit in which the line item is measured.
- Select .
The arrival quantity information line item is added. - Select the shipment arrival information line row drop down to view the arrival quantity information in a table.
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In the Ocean Shipment Arrival References section, select the Add
icon.-
In the New Shipment Arrival Reference panel, fill in the following fields under Shipment Arrival Reference Information:
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field – The number to identify the line item by (e.g. 50).
- drop-down – The type of referenced transaction.
- field – The value of the referenced transaction.
- field – The date of the referenced transaction.
- field – The unit of measure used to measure the volume.
- drop-down – The category that defines the purpose or context of the referenced date, such as departure date, arrival date, or delivery date.
- field – The date referenced with a related document, transaction, or event referenced elsewhere in the shipment or transaction data.
- field – The regional time setting that indicates the standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for the specified location.
- field – Additional information about the line item being added.
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Select .
The shipment arrival reference information line item is added.
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- In the Shipment Event Details panel, fill in the following fields under Shipment Event Information:
- drop-down – The category that describes the kind of shipment-related activity or milestone.
- field – The descriptive title of a specific activity or milestone in the shipment process.
- field – The exact date and time when a transport-related event occurred.
- field – The regional time setting that indicates the standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for the specified location.
- field – The city for this location.
- field – The state or region for this location.
- drop-down – The two-letter country code with country name for this location.
- drop-down – Identifies the cause of the transaction status, including predefined conditions such as delay, error, or rejection.
- field – The north–south geographic position of a location, expressed in decimal degrees.
- field – The east–west geographic position of a location, expressed in decimal degrees.
- field – The cardinal direction (north, south, east, or west) associated with a geographic coordinate or movement.
- Select .
The new shipment event information line item is added.
- In the Shipment Weight Charges Summary panel, fill in the following fields:
- drop-down – The type of weight recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of weight at delivery.
- drop-down – The unit type of weight value at delivery.
- field – The code or name of the tariff used to determine applicable freight rates or charges for the shipment.
- drop-down –Specifies the basis or method used to calculate freight charges for a shipment.
- field – The cost charged by a carrier to transport goods from one location to another.
- field – The total amount billed for a shipment, including the base freight rate plus all surcharges, fees, and adjustments.
- drop-down – The code that identifies an additional or non-standard charge applied to the shipment.
- field – The portion of the total charges that has been paid in advance of shipment or service delivery.
- field – A payment made before goods are shipped or services are delivered.
- drop-down – The type of volume recorded in shipment.
- field – The value of volume recorded in shipment.
- drop-down – The classification of the quantity being reported for a product line item.
- field – The quantity of item selected or provided.
- In the Notes section, select the Add
icon to enter any additional comments or instructions. - To submit the ocean shipment arrival notice:
To save the ocean shipment arrival notice in a Draft state and finish it later, ensure the button is not selected and then select the Save
button in the draft state. Select the button at the top of the screen.
The submit status indicator circle is filled in with green to indicate the desired action upon selecting save.
Select the Save
button.The ocean shipment arrival notice is submitted.
Tips
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Select the Add
icon, to add a new line item, where available. -
Select the Delete
icon, to remove an individual line item, where available. -
Select the branch
icon, to add a new line item in the inserted table, where available. - New ocean shipment arrival notices can also be created by selecting the New
button on the Ocean Shipment Arrival Notices Details screen for an existing ocean shipment arrival notice.
Complete and submit a saved ocean shipment arrival notice in the draft state.
- Select the Main Menu
icon. - Select in the header.
- Select a [MPL Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a (e.g. your entire company or a Link to a specific Partner or internal location) in the header.
- Select the button.
- Select from the left menu.
Partners must have the correct roles assigned if using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower. -
Select .
- Select the Filter
button to find the ocean shipment arrival notices in Draft state. -
Select the link in the results table.
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Select the Edit
button. - In the Transaction Information section, select Submitted from the drop drown.
- Confirm the ocean shipment arrival notice details and select the Edit
icon associated with that line item to modify the fields if required. -
Select the button at the top of the screen.
The submit status indicator circle is filled in with green to indicate the desired action upon selecting save.
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Select the Save
button.The ocean shipment arrival notice is submitted.
Tips
- Select the ocean shipment arrival notice number row and then select the Delete
icon on the top of the Search Ocean Shipment Arrival Notice screen, to delete the ocean shipment arrival notice in draft state.
A deleted transaction cannot be retrieved.
Search and view ocean shipment arrival notices
Perform this task to search for and view the details of the ocean shipment arrival notices sent or received by carriers or shippers. Viewing the details of a ocean shipment arrival notices enable carriers or shippers to quickly access order information (e.g. the quantity for each line item in an order) in TraceLink without having to search through the actual B2B message.
- Select the Main Menu
icon. - Select in the header.
- Select a [MPL Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a (e.g. your entire company or a Link to a specific Partner or internal location) in the header.
- Select the button.
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Select or from the left menu.
Partners must have the correct roles assigned if using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower. - Select .
- Select the Filter
button. - Fill in one or more of the following fields to filter the results:
- field – The unique identifier for the ocean shipment arrival notice.
- field – The date when the transaction set has been created or being sent.
- field – Identifies the classification of a shipment on a freight invoice, based on how the goods are transported.
- field – Specifies how the freight charges for a shipment are paid.
- field – The projected date when a shipment is expected to reach its destination.
drop-down – The state of the ocean shipment arrival notice:
- Draft – The transaction is in the draft state.
- Submit – The transaction has been created.
- Processing – The application is getting ready to handle incoming transactions by doing some initial tasks, such as copying the files it receives.
- Processed – The application changes the standard information into a format that is easy to use and specific to your transaction.
- Preparing to Send – The application is getting ready to send out a transaction and is doing some initial tasks, like copying the necessary information for the process.
- Sending –The application sends out business transactions to the buyer or supplier.
- Sent – The transaction is successfully completed and shared with the receiving party.
- type-ahead – Displays only if the menu item is Sent Ocean Shipment Arrival Notices in Transportation - Carrier. The name of the company the ocean shipment arrival notice was sent to.
If the name of the company is not present in the Owners master data then the company's name must be entered manually. - type-ahead – Displays only if the menu item is Received Ocean Shipment Arrival Notices in Transportation - Shipper. The name of the company the ocean shipment arrival notice was received from.
If the name of the company is not present in the Owner's master data then the company's name must be entered manually. - drop-down – The period of time in which the ocean shipment arrival notice was last updated:
- Today – The transaction was modified within the last few hours.
- Yesterday – The transaction was updated within the past 24 hours.
- Last Week – The transaction was modified in the last 7 days.
- Last Month – The transaction was modified in the last 30 days.
- Last 3 Months – The transaction was modified in the last 90 days.
- Last 6 Months – The transaction was modified in the last 180 days.
- Custom Range – Select a specific period of time that the transaction was modified in from the calendar.
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Select .
A list of ocean shipment arrival notices displays based on the filter results.
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Select the link for the ocean shipment arrival notice from the results table.
The View Ocean Shipment Arrival Notices screen displays.
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To view all fields for each line item, select the View
icon on the Details screen.
Reprocess and Resubmit ocean shipment arrival notices
After the ocean shipment arrival notice is submitted, the user might encounter an error and the processed status will be set to Paused With Error. Use the following procedure to resolve any error messages encountered while submitting a ocean shipment arrival notice.
- Select the Main Menu
icon. - Select in the header.
- Select a [MPL Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a (e.g. your entire company or a Link to a specific Partner or internal location) in the header.
- Select the button.
- Select from the left menu.
Partners must have the correct roles assigned if using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower. -
Select .
- Select the Filter
button to find the ocean shipment arrival notice in Processing, Processed, Preparing to Send, or Sending state. - Select the link in the results table.
- View the following fields for error in the Transaction Information section:
- Process Status - Displays the status of the submitted transaction.
- Last Transaction Error - Displays the error message.
- Select the Edit
button.. - In the Transaction Information section, select Submitted from the drop drown.
- Select the Save
button.
The ocean shipment arrival notice request is moved from Processing state to Sending state indicating that the ocean shipment arrival notice is submitted successfully.
Do not select the button, as it will cause the transaction to skip a workflow state, preventing successful delivery.
If a transaction is successfully sent to a partner but an issue occurs on the partner's side (e.g. in their ERP system), the sender can avoid re-entering all the details by rolling back to a previous workflow state and resending the transaction, thus saving time and effort for both parties.
- Select the Main Menu
icon. - Select in the header.
- Select a [MPL Network] from the drop-down in the header.
- Select a (e.g. your entire company or a Link to a specific Partner or internal location) in the header.
- Select the button.
- Select from the left menu.
Partners must have the correct roles assigned if using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower. -
Select .
- Select a in Sent state.
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Select the Edit
button.
The state of the ocean shipment arrival notice is automatically moved to Sending state. -
Select the button at the top of the screen.
The submit status indicator circle is filled in with green to indicate the desired action upon selecting save.
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Select the Save
button.The ocean shipment arrival notice is submitted.
The statues of the ocean shipment arrival notice moves to Sent state.