This release includes a new module allowing Booking Requests and Shipping Instructions to be sent to INTTRA
- Expedient will send Booking Requests for Export Sea FCL/FCX jobs to INTTRA. Port to Port requests for non-DG, DG and RF jobs are supported
- Expedient will receive the Booking Confirmations and load the vessel information into the Export Sea Job.
- Expedient will also alert users if INTTRA advises of changes to bookings
- Expedient will send Shipping Instructions via INTTRA and show when the Shipping Instructions have been accepted
Sending Booking Requests and Shipping Instructions to INTTRA
When the module is activated at your site, there will be new Messaging options in the Export Sea Job Registration screen, if the Shipping Line on the Job is set to receive INTTRA bookings in the Customer Masterfile
The Customer Masterfile for your site as a Forwarder has also been updated to store your INTTRA ID.
Enter the ID INTTRA provided to your Branch in the highlighted field above. This INTTRA ID must be provided for all booking requests and shipping instructions sent via Expedient to INTTRA.
Different options are available depending on the current status of the communication with INTTRA, e.g. if a Booking has already been requested and confirmed, you are able to access the option to Cancel the booking, or Amend the booking
There will be additional fields in the Export Sea Job Registration screen to add information relevant to the Booking Request, and to view the INTTRA message status and references
On selecting the Messaging option, Expedient will check that all mandatory information required by INTTRA is present. This will include the SCAC code for the Shipping Line
When the message is successfully generated, Expedient will update the Booking Status, and create an event in the Job. You can also access the message history in the EDI History, Messaging option.
Expedient does not currently support the following bookings to INTTRA
- Out of Gauge containers
- Pre-carriage and on-carriage moves
- Shipper owned equipment
- Non-operating reefer
- Inner packing information
- Charges information
Expedient does not currently support ‘agent to agent’ Shipping Instructions to INTTRA
Booking Request Responses from INTTRA
Any responses from INTTRA are loaded into Expedient. Expedient can update the following information in the Export Sea Job Registration screen
- Ship Line Ref (this will also update in related Export Shipment linked to the Job)
- Vessel (where Expedient can find a matching Vessel Name or Lloyds Number in the Vessel Masterfile)
- Voyage ID
- Origin Port
- ETD
- Discharge Port
- ETA
- Empty Depot name and address
- Booking Status
Expedient will create an event in the Job and the response will be listed in the EDI History, Messaging option. You will also receive an email alert, if you sent the booking request to INTTRA.
If INTTRA is advising of a change to the booking, Expedient will send the information via email to a site designated contact. Expedient will not automatically update the Export Sea Job with the INTTRA information.
Shipping Instruction Responses from INTTRA
Responses from INTTRA are loaded into Expedient. Expedient can update the following information in the Export Sea Job Registration screen
- SI Status
Expedient will create an event in the Job and the response will be listed in the EDI History, Messaging option. You will also receive an email alert, if you sent the shipping instruction to INTTRA.
User Configured Automatic Reports
The following User Configured Automatic Reports have been updated to include the new INTTRA specific fields as output columns options. The reports can also be used to report on the new INTTRA events
- Export Job
- Export Order Tracking
Export Workflow
Export Workflow has been updated to provide the new INTTRA specific fields in the Job as new columns. These columns are hidden by default so please update your workflow view by right clicking on the column headings to select the new columns.
US and Canada Filing
If your site creates US and Canada filing for these destinations, please add your Filer IDs into the new screen, Administration -> Company Details Menu -> INTTRA Import Filing.
The IDs must be provided if you are sending Booking Requests and Shipping Instructions where the Discharge Port in the Job is in either US or CA and you have set Import Filing to Self
If you would like this module activated please contact our sales team for further information.