EXPEDIENT SOFTWARE

In this release, we have updated and improved the current invoice reversal process for Debtor and Creditor invoices. This update aims to reduce the manual work currently required to reverse invoices while also expanding the types of invoices users can reverse. Users will now be able to invoices that are: Local and FXC currency invoices […]

In this release, we have updated the current ‘View Transactions’ modal that displays all payments, receipts and/or write offs against an invoice to include more information and functionality. This modal has toolbar button for better access and visibility on both the Debtor and Creditor Invoice Enquiry screens. Users may now see the Bank account a […]

In this release, we have enhanced the Foreign Contra screen’s Exchange Rates and Currencies table to allow for more than 4 currencies to be entered at a time. This new table will automatically pull through relevant exchange rates from the Foreign Exchange Rates Masterfile and their Last Updated date to save time. This exchange rate […]

This release includes an update to the following screen Customs Processing -> Job Registration The Import Job Registration screen will now show the ‘Equipment Type’ combo box in the Delivery tab. This combo box will only be visible for Air, Break Bulk and Bulk Cargo Jobs. Users can select the Equipment Types from the Transport […]

In this release, the part number will display in red, if the invoice line has unclassified parts or invalid TLF. The colour will display on both view and update modes.

In this release, the Clearance Library module has been removed from the application for further reviewing.

In this release, users are able to create and update their own Transport Equipment Type to use in the Expedient Application. This function can be accessed via Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Transport Equipment Masterfile Transport Equipment Masterfile The Transport Equipment Masterfile can be used to create and update Transport Equipment Types. These Transport Equipment […]

In this release, an error notification email will be sent to the submitter, if the submission is failed.

In this release, we have added functionality that allows users to change the department code of a consol with linked jobs. The new functionality is limited via a user option, to give users access the new functionality, go to your desired user’s User Masterfile record (Administration -> Corporate -> Users Masterfile), and on the top […]

In this release, the following duty & taxes will be added to the landed costing Total Payable WET  Total Payable LCT Total Dumping Duty Total Countervailing Duty Total Wood Levy

In this Release, users will be able to select a SFTP Delivery Method for all Automatic Reports. Users will also note that the previous FTP Delivery Method has been renamed to “Write To Server”. This is only a label change and no functions of the fields have been changed. In order to use the SFTP […]

We have exciting news –  we are upgrading the Web-based Expedient site with a newer version, offering better security, scalability and feature enhancements. What that means for you? Current Expedient functionality and processes will not change, simply continue using Expedient as you would normally. If you notice any faults, bugs or new restrictions, please contact […]

In this release, the Creditor Invoice EDI process has been updated to allow a new ‘Exchange Rate’ column/field to be included in the XML and CSV files allowing exchange rates to be populated directly from file to invoice. To start using Exchange Rates from the loaded EDI files, the ‘Applied Exchange Rate’ field in the […]

In this release, we have added a new way to calculate Expected Costs, by allowing users to allocate a default % of profit to specific charge codes. In the Alpha Charge Code Masterfile (Administration -> Finance -> Alpha Charge Code Masterfile), a new field ‘Profit Margin %’ has been added. The percentage amount entered in […]

In this release, the following functions are added to COLS lodgement screen. Users are allowed to select multiple files and attach them to COLS lodgement at once. Highlight the files you would like to select and click OK. Users are allowed to assign multiple document types to a file. Tick the document types and click […]

The Department of Agriculture has identified the following issues on COLS API at their end and they are working on fixes to resolve the problems. Below are the problems and workaround provided by the department. If the entry is subject to AEP/NCCC, the document submitted via COLS API will only be stored in the system […]

In this release, users are able to enter Duty Exempt CCA or General CCA on the CCA code field. When CCA code is entered, the system will not set to duty/GST to 0 by default. If users need to set duty/GST to 0, you can use the DFI/GFI valuation code on the import declaration.

In this release, we have added a new printing order for debtor invoices. In the Customer Masterfile->Debtor tab, if users select Charges Print Order = Rate Group, debtor invoice will breakdown charge lines into the following groups: Origin, Destination, Transport. If this printing order is selected, the Rate Group column on invoicing screens becomes mandatory; […]

In this release, we have updated Creditor EDI functionality to now allow for automatic posting of invoices. In the Customer Masterfile->Creditor tab, a new field ‘Automatic Post’ has been enabled. When on, any Creditor EDI for the relevant Customer will be automatically posted, skipping the need to go to the Creditor EDI screen and manually […]

In this release, we have updated the Partner Portal Bookings screen, to now include a Transport tab. Users are able to show or hide this tab based on configuration in the Partner Portal Administration screen. Users are able to search for Delivery Addresses in the zoom, for the Customer entered in the ‘Name’ field of […]

This release includes an update to the following screen Administration -> Interface -> Outbound -> Corporate Comprehensive EDI The Corporate Comprehensive EDI screen will now show the ‘Version’ combo box and the ‘Download’ button. Users can click the ‘Download’ button to download the zip file of the XSD that correspond to the Version. New tags […]

In the release, the ETD/ETA Time & ATD/ATA Date/Time are added to the Export Consol and Job as below: Export Air Consol Export Air Job Export Sea Consol Export Sea Job

The default “Apportion By” method will be set as “Value” for all charges. If you would like to use different apportion methods e.g. weight, volume, you can click the zoom button on the “Apportion By” column to select.

In this release, users are able to submit a quarantine COLS lodgement via Expedient Application. The Expedient COLS lodgement system is replicating the functions in the COLS online portal, therefore, it allows users to Submit a new lodgement Submit new documents Submit an enquiry Submit a reassessment Check Payment Status P.S. The “Direction Reissue” function […]

In this release, we have it made is possible to print the NAWB Options for Export Air Consols where the Job Type is Direct Master, and the attached job does not have an Overseas Agent.

The European Union is implementing a new customs pre-loading security and safety program to reinforce customs risk management in an integrated EU approach starting from 1st March 2023. As required on EU  ICS2 (Import Control System), airlines need to report  HS Code (Harmonized Commodity Code)  and Consignee TIN (Trader Identification number) to EU Customs via […]

In this release, we have added an additional, mandatory column to the existing Spot Quote (Rates->Spot Quote) Charges tab: ‘Rate Group’. This column has 3 options: Origin, Freight and Destination. Example display: The system will default an option depending on the Alpha Charge Code->Rate Account Code set up. For example: If a charge code is […]

In this release, we have updated the printed Spot Quote documents to organize container count by ISO type instead of container size. These containers are printed in a column.

On the release, users are able to print out the following shipper’s Invoice Listing report in CSV format. The “Invoice Listing” report will list all shipper’s invoice lines. The “Unclassified Parts” report will list only the shipper’s invoice lines with unclassified parts. Users can use the report to bulk update unclassified parts by following the […]

On this release, when a document pack is sent via email or SFTP, the file name which was sent will display on the recipient button of the event. If the document pack is sent via SFTP, the users can click the recipient button on SFTP event to see the file name of the document in […]

A notification type is added to Supplier Invoice Load>EDI Configuration. When “All Notifications” is selected, the user will receive load summary emails when the invoice file is loaded, regardless if the load process is successful or failed. When “Error Notification” is selected, the user will receive load summary emails when the invoice file is loaded, […]

In this release,  the following changes are made to the Supplier Invoice File Load process (Customs Processing -> Tools -> Supplier Invoice File Load) and Shipper Invoice Load Process (Forwarding -> Export Air -> Tools -> Load Export Invoice File) The Customer Name and Supplier Name (Import only) are added to the load process. Both […]

In this release, users are able to amend the cleared air cargo report. Users need to amend the cargo report and click “Submit House” button. After that, the amended cargo report will be sent to ICS for re-assessment.

In this release, we have added the ability to auto-calculate the Charge Weight and Volume of a Spot Quote and Booking. We have used industry standards to make these calculations. See below for full formulae details. Volume field auto-calculation: When all 3 dimensions are entered, the Volume field is auto-calculated with: Length x Width x […]

This release includes and an update to the following screen Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Delivery Addresses The screen has been renamed to Transport Addresses and the new navigation path is Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Transport Addresses The Transport Addresses screen will also now show the Transport Instructions tab and the Transport Provider tab, […]

On this release, the following two reports will be merged as a report “Declaration – Duty, Taxes and Charges” Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Jobs – VFD & Duty Paid Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Jobs – VFD and Duties The new report can be accessed via […]

On this release, the following two reports will be merged as a report “Declaration – Duty, Taxes and Charges” Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Jobs – VFD and Duty Paid Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Jobs – Duty/Quarantine Paid The new report can be accessed via Customs […]

On this release, part description will display on the shipper invoice and Pre-job invoice.

The following enhancements have been made to the document pack function: The application will allow users to send document packs by SFTP to the destination directory It allows users to select a file name format to send the document pack by email or SFTP. How to set up? Go to Administration -> Document Management -> […]

In this release, we have updated our Booking screens with a new Transport Tab.– Import Bookings located: Order Management -> Imports -> Bookings– Export Bookings located: Order Management -> Exports -> Bookings This tab will allow users to specify delivery and pick up details for their bookings. All existing bookings will not have any details […]

In this release we have updated the current Spot Quote screen to allow users to Create and Link Bookings. To create a Booking from a Spot Quote, the spot quote must be Accepted (Status=Accepted). Once Accepted, users may select the ‘Create Booking’ button. Once linked, the event: BLSP -BOOKING LINKED TO SPOT QUOTE will be […]

This release includes an update to the following screen Administration -> Interface -> EDI Configuration -> EDI Configuration The EDI Configuration screen will now show the ‘Code Mapping Notifications’ combo box. Update to the Manifest EDI load process When the “Code Mapping Notifications” is Yes, all Manifest EDI jobs will be prompted by the Code […]

After this release, if both Nett Weight and Gross Weight are entered on the job, only Nett Weight will be used on the Sea Cargo Report. Gross Weight will be populated to Sea Cargo Report only if the Nett Weight is not entered on the job. For FCL container, the gross weight (Cargo Gross Weight) […]

In this release, we have added some new features to the Link House Bills button on the Export Consol Registration screens. We have removed the initial Link House Bills modal which was very limited in the fields you could enter to attach a Job to a Consol by. Instead, we have added these fields to […]

In this release, the legacy customs entries will be ready only. It includes: Legacy Import Declaration Legacy Supplier Invoice Legacy Import ECI (Electronic Consignment Information) Legacy eBacca Application Leagcy Landed Costing Legacy Outward Cargo Report Legacy Export Declaration Legacy Shipper Invoice Legacy Export ECI (Electronic Consignment Information)

In this release, we have added a linking and unlinking process from a Job to a Spot Quote. Linking a Spot Quote to a Job, via the Job screen Users can link existing jobs to existing spot quotes via the new link button on the job screens (in the top toolbar, Link->Link Spot Quote). Selecting […]

In this release, FOB value on Import Declaration N10/20 can be calculated by clicking “FOB Calculator” on Import Declaration. The FOB calculation logic are as below: If Invoice Term = EXW, FCA, FAS or FOB then FOB  = ITOT + (FIF + PC + COM + OTH ADD) – (LCH + DIS + OTH SUB) If Invoice […]

This release includes an update to the following screen Administration -> Interface -> EDI Configuration -> EDI Configuration The EDI Configuration screen will now show the ‘Create new Export Consignees’ combo box. Where Yes is selected, the screen will display another combo box ‘Create Export Consignees with External ID’. Update to the Manifest EDI load […]