This release, we are taking a step towards updating our security by switching out some screens using the Write to Server (FTP) delivery method and changing to either the Write to Server MFT or SFTP. Why are we making this change? As part of our ongoing goal of increasing security, we are updating many areas […]
EDI Setup
EDI Setup
Release 29/04/20 – Manifest EDI – Airfreight Job Class and Ship Type fields
In this release, we have enhanced the Expedient Manifest XML to allow EDI trading partners to populate the Job Class and Ship Type fields on the Air Consol Holding Screens. To populate the Job Class field add a tag labelled <AirJobClass> to the EDI file. Valid values are: CS DG ES WW CS = Consol Service, DG […]
Shipment EDI Setup
Shipments can be uploaded to Expedient by EDI. To use this feature additional information is required in the Order Tracking > Order Tracking Parameters > Customer Parameters screen Field Name Description Validation Default Client Reference used for Inbound Shipment XML Interface This tab will appear if Order Tracking or Header Level = Shipment. (Order […]
Order EDI Setup
Orders can be uploaded to Expedient by EDI. To use this feature additional information is required in the Order Tracking > Order Tracking Parameters > Customer Parameters screen. Field Name Description Validation Default Client Reference used for Inbound Order XML Interface If the client sends Order data in a file, the file must contain a […]
CargoWise POD Load
Expedient can interface with transport companies using CargoWise so they can send POD information to populate Delivery Dates and Times and store the PDF of the POD to the Job Documents folder for FCL and FCX Import Jobs. The Customer Masterfile stores the interface details with each Carrier (refer to the Administration User Manual for […]
Cargo Office POD Load
Expedient can interface with transport companies using Cargo Office so they can send a PDF of the Proof of Delivery and Expedient will store the PDF to the Job Documents folder. The Administration > Customer Masterfile, Carrier tab stores the interface details with each Carrier. These details can only be updated if you are a Superuser. […]
Debtors Invoice EDI
Invoices can be sent to the Debtor as a CSV file which can be uploaded into the Debtor’s system. Set the Debtor to receive invoices by EDI in the Administration > Customer Masterfile Debtor tab. The toolbar button will then appear in the Debtors > Invoice screen and from the Job Invoice screen as a […]
Creditors Invoice EDI
Creditor Invoices that have been received and loaded by EDI can be viewed, updated and posted from the Creditors > EDI Creditors > EDI Creditors Invoice screen available within the EDI Creditors Invoice menu Data is loaded from the invoice file into the EDI Creditors Invoice screen following the instructions in the Administration > Customer […]
Creditors Invoice EDI Setup
To set up Creditors Invoice EDI the Creditor Invoice EDI module must be active. Contact Expedient Software to arrange this. Once the module is available update the Administration > Customer Masterfile for the Creditor you want to receive Invoice EDI from. Set “Receive Creditor Invoice EDI?” to Yes. The screen will then display the set […]
Creditors Statement EDI
Expedient provides the ability to load a CSV of a Creditors Statement and perform a comparison of the Statement details against Invoices for the Creditor stored in Expedient. The option is available in Creditors > EDI Creditors – EDI Creditors Statement. Please contact Expedient by raising a Support Ticket if you cannot see this menu […]
Sending Manifest EDI to Brokers
EDI can be sent from the Import Job Registration screen to the Customs Broker if their details are in the Agent Mapping screen. Use the ‘Send EDI to Broker’ option from the Options > More Options menu in the Import Job Registration screen. Expedient will check all the necessary information is in the screen before […]
Sending Manifest EDI to Overseas Agents
Manifest EDI can be sent from Expedient to the Overseas Agent if the details have been set up in the Agent Mapping screen. The Manifest can be sent automatically or manually. Automatic Sending Expedient will run a regular check (usually every ten minutes) to see if any manifests are ready to be sent based on […]
Email Alerts on Loading
Automated emails are sent on receipt of Manifest EDI to the contacts listed in the Agent Mapping screen. Emails are sent in the following scenarios: Where a new Master or House Bill has been loaded successfully into the Holding screens and requires checking by a user Agent to Agent: An email will be sent to […]
House Holding
Manifest EDI are inserted into holding screens for users to check before creating Consols and Jobs from the Master Bill and House Bill information. Access the imported Bill data from the Air Import Forwarding or Sea Import Forwarding > Manifest EDI > House Holding This screen is very similar to the Import Job Registrations screen […]
Master Holding
Manifests EDI are inserted into holding screens for users to check before creating Consols and Jobs from the Master Bill and House Bill information. Access the imported Master Bill data from the Air Import Forwarding or Sea Import Forwarding > Manifest EDI > Master Holding This screen is very similar to the Import Consol […]
Import Department Mapping
To allow import and export of manifest data Departments must be mapped to ensure manifest data is captured correctly. Ports can be mapped to Departments so that imported Manifests are assigned the correct Department Codes on receipt of the Manifest. Any imported Manifests for Ports which have not been mapped will be assigned a temporary […]
Agent Mapping
To allow import and export of manifest data Agents must be mapped to ensure manifest data is captured correctly. The set up options are available in the Air Import Forwarding and the Sea Import Forwarding > Manifest EDI Details of the Agents, Forwarders and Brokers receiving and sending Manifest EDI must be set up in […]
Overview
This module allows Manifest information to be sent from Export Agents to Import agents and from Import agents to Customs Brokers by electronic files, EDI. The Manifest EDI module assists to speed up the registration of Consols and Jobs. Import Jobs can be created from Manifest EDI data sent by Overseas Export Agents. Import […]
Automatic Exception Reports
Expedient provides three automatic exception reports to warn you when transport instructions and deliveries are not going smoothly. You can find the reports in Automatic Reports > Auto Report Setup The reports available are: Report to list jobs where an instruction has been sent to a Carrier and no response has been received – No […]
Viewing EDI Messages
The progress of messages and the history of the responses from the EDI carriers can be viewed using the “EDI History” option from the Options menu in the Import Job Registration screen. This screen displays all the EDI Carrier messages corresponding to the job with the most recent message at the top. Any error […]
Status Updates from EDI Carriers
The following events can be provided by Transport Companies into Expedient. Below lists the events and what happens in Expedient on receipt of these messages Time Slot Request Acknowledged This Event is received for FCL/FCX bookings. On receipt of this update the following will occur: The “Accepted?” flag will be ticked in the Container Details […]
Sending EDI to Carriers
Instructions can be sent to the Carriers from the Import Job Registration screen. Use the “Send EDI Booking to Carrier” option from the Options menu. This option will only be available if the Carrier is set up for EDI in the Customer Masterfile, Carrier Tab and if the Job Type matches the Job Type for […]
Transport Types
When a Transport Type is selected against each container in the Container Details tab in Import Job Registration the Transport Request sent to the Carrier will contain the Delivery Code they understand in their system. The Transport Types are stored in the bottom half of the Carrier Codes Mapping tab in the Administration > Customer […]
Carrier Codes Mapping
The instructions sent to the carriers are often coded e.g. the instruction to pick up a full import container from the wharf, delivery to the customer then return the empty to the dehire park may be shortened to ‘WF-CU-MT’ Different Carriers may require different codes so these are stored in the Administration > Customer Masterfile […]
Carrier EDI Setup
Setting up Expedient to send and receive EDI messages from carriers will involve some preparation from you, the transport carriers and Expedient Software. Please use the following checklist to work through the set up requirements. Action Point Action Detail 1 Check that Expedient is set up to allow EDI messages to your Carriers Open the […]
Carrier EDI Overview
This module provides the ability to send instructions to selected transport companies electronically via EDI messages, and to receive updates from the transport companies direct into Expedient. Transport requests can be sent from within the Job Registration screen and updates, including proof of delivery, from the transport company will populate the Delivery Details tab within […]
Order Tracking EDI
Order Tracking EDI
Transport Carrier EDI
Transport Carrier EDI