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 Jobs created by the Importing Freight Forwarder can be sent direct to Customs Broker system.
- Export Jobs can be sent to Oversea Import Agents to populate their Imports systems
- Each time a manifest is sent or received a notification email is sent to the relevant contacts on both sides
Manifest EDI options are available inside the Sea and Air Job Registration screens and the Export Consol screens.
Import File Manipulation and Loading
Import manifests received from the Overseas Agent will be checked and loaded into Expedient according to the workflow diagram shown below.
Import manifests sent from the Import Freight Forwarder to the Broker will go through a similar process but at Job level instead of Consol level.
Export File Creation and Delivery
Manifests sent by the Export Agent to the Overseas Import Agent will follow the process below.
