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How to create a Bill of Lading!

A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a Forwarder/Agent to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. A bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the Forwarder/Agent delivers the goods at a predetermined destination.
  1. You can create BL using the following Three methods,
    • Method 1 : Click on Booking > Job Order from the main menu on the left side, Create a new BL from the job screen by clicking library_add button on the top.
    • Method 2 : Open the Documentation > Export/Import Manifest, Click new.svg button to create a BL.
    • Method 3 : Click on Booking > Job Order, Copy from existing BL as explained below.
  2. Input all the mandatory fields in the below Manifeat entry page.
  3. After inputting all the mandatory fields, Click on the Save button save.svg in the header to save the BL
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How to create a bill of lading from Job!

  1. To create BL from Job, Click library_add button on the top.
  2. To create a new BL from a job, click the 'Yes' button in the popup.
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Cargo/Container/Routing/Rate
  1. Cargo details,Container,Route and Rate details are aleady fetched from job.
  2. You can edit the saved details of Cargo,Container,Route and Rate details by clicking create button.
  3. You delete the saved details of Cargo,Container,Route and Rate details by clicking cancel button.
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Input Party Details
  1. By clicking this add_circle button in the Child section, User can add Party details.
  2. After entering all the details Click on the save check_circle button to save the details.
  3. You can copy data from the existing record of Rate by clicking file_copy button.
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  1. You can add Marks and Description details by clicking add_circle button.
  2. Attachments: You can add attachments by clicking the Choose File button and the Save icon to save the attachments.
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How to copy a BL!

  1. Click "Copy from" and select an existing BL number to copy.
  2. You can edit copied data as per requirements.
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How to Print a BL Sheet!

  1. Click pdf.svg Button to print BL as PDF.
  2. Fill required fields in BL. Print the screen and click the "Fetch" button.
  3. You can select BL "With Annexture" and you can generate BL using the "Generate BL" icon.
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How to preview a BL!

  1. You can preview BL in pdf format by clicking preview_bl.svg button in the header.
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Do It Yourself!

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