BMS Brochure BMS Home Page Break Bulk Site Map Useful Links File numbr Master Bill of Lading Number Department Number HBL of Lading Number HBL date HBL issued at Customer for tracking/reporting Customer references HBL shipper code HBL shipper name HBL consignee code HBL consignee name HBL notify party code (Broker) HBL notify party name HBL inland carrier code HBL inland carrier name I.T. numbEr I.T. date I.T. port HBL destination HBL destination arrival date HBL freight location HBL entry number Package count Package type Gross weight Weight unit of measure Cubic measurement/Unit Description of cargo HBL data creator HBL data modifier HBL container service type HBL container number(s) HBL container size/type Navigation options Terminal status Screen ID Screen name
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File MBL Dept HBL HBL Date Issued At Customer
Cust Ref Shipper ShipperA Consignee ConsigneeA Broker BrokerA
Trucker TruckerA IT Num IT Date IT Port Destination Arr Date
Location Entry # Pcs Pkgs Gr Wt UOM Volume
Description Created Modified Cntr Svc Cntr Num Size/Type  
 

FILE

Read only. Displays house bill file number and suffix. Top

MBL

Read only. Displays master bill of lading number. Top

DEPT

Read only. Displays Department number. Top

HBL

Read only. Displays house bill of lading number. Top

HBL DATE

Enter house bill of lading date.

See geting started for date input info.

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ISSUED AT

Enter place where house bill was issued
OR
F4 to display Foreign Port Locator %CBLDIQ to retrieve valid data.
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CUSTOMER

Enter customer code to track this transaction.
OR
F4 to display Customer Locator %ARCUEDI to retrieve valid data.

This field is used for reporting purposes. Can be foreign agent, shipper, consignee, broker, or any other customer code.

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CUST REF

Enter customer references. Top

SHIPPER ID

Enter house bill shipper code
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F4 to display Customer Locator %ARCUEDI to retrieve valid data.
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SHIPPER NAME

Enter the shipper's name directly into this field or override the name returned by the Customer Locator. Top

CONSIGNEE ID

Enter house bill consignee code
OR
F4 to display Customer Locator %ARCUEDI to retrieve valid data.
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CONSIGNEE NAME

Enter the consignee's name directly into this field or override the name returned by the Customer Locator. Top

BROKER ID

Enter house bill notify party code
OR
F4 to display Customer Locator %ARCUEDI to retrieve valid data.
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BROKER NAME

Enter the notify party's name directly into this field or override the name returned by the Customer Locator. Top

HAULER ID

Enter inland carrier code for house bill
OR
F4 to display Vendor Locator%APVNEDI to select and retrieve valid data.

Use this field if you are responsible for the inland movement of this cargo.

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HAULER NAME

Enter the inland carrier's name directly into this field or override the name returned by the Vendor Locator. Top

IT NO

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IT DATE

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ISSUED AT

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DEST

Enter the final destination of the cargo
OR
F4 to display U.S. Port Locator %CBPTIQ to retrieve valid data.
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ARRIVED

Enter arrival date at final destination.

See Getting Started - Dates for more information on date input.

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PIER/WHSE

Enter location of goods at destination
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F4 to display Location of Goods Locator %CBFMIQ to retrieve valid data.
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ENTRY NO

System generated read only field. Controls house bill records. Top

PCS

Enter number of packages for this house bill. Multiple line items can be accomodated.

To add a new line item scroll to the end of the table with F3 to append a new package
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Press F7 when the cursor is inside the table to insert a new line at the cursor position

To delete a line item place the cursor on the line to be deleted, press the Delete key repeatedly to erase the line.

Whether entering, editing, or deleting, press the enter key to confirm your action.

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PKGS

Enter package type for line item.
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F4 to display Package Type Locator %EDDESET to retrieve valid data.
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GROSS WGT

Enter gross weight of line item.

Specify pounds or kilos in the next field.

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L/K

Specify unit of measure for gross weight. Valid options are 'L' or 'K'

L for pounds
K for kilos

You can mix weight units on this screen. The system will automatically convert units as required.

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VOLUME

Enter cubic measurement and specify volume units of shipment. Valid options are 'FT3' or 'M3'

FT3 designates cubic feet
M3 designates cubic meters

You can mix volume units on this screen. The system will automatically convert units as required.

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DESCRIPTION

Enter description of cargo for this line item. Top

CREATED BY

Read only. Displays creation date and initials of user that first opened the file. Top

MODIFIED BY

Read only. Displays date of last modification and initials of user that last edited the file. Top

FCL / LCL

Select container service type.

Valid options are "F" for full container load or "L" for less than container load.

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CONTAINER NUMBER

Enter container number(s).

The container number prints on the arrival notice and other documents.

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CONTAINER TYPE

Enter container type
OR
F4 to display Package Type Locator %EDDESET to retrieve valid data.
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NAVIGATION

Press F10 to display menu options.

F1 - Stop.  Return to Master Bill Data screen.
F2 - Reverse.   Scroll Container Table or Cargo Table backwards a screen.
F3 - Forward.   Scroll Container Table or Cargo Table forward a screen.
F4 - Inquire at Cursor.  Expand lookup fields to display external tables.
F6 - Zap (Delete) House File.
F7 - Insert Line.  Add a new line to the Container Table or Cargo Table.
F8 - Edit form Data.  Opens Forms Datascreen for data entry and editing.
F11 - Toggle value/Volume.  Changes Cargo Table to allow entry, editing or display of additional fields.
F12 - Toggle Description/Marks.  Changes Cargo Table to allow entry, editing or display of additional fields.
F14 - Inquire on Related Party.
F20 - Notes.  Opens House Bill Notes screen for this file.

See Getting Started -   ScrollingToggling, or Locating   table data for information on these navigation techniques.

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STATUS

Read only.

See Getting Started -  Basic Screen Elements for more information.

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SCREEN ID

Read only.

See Getting Started -  Basic Screen Elements for more information.

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SCREEN NAME

Read only.  

See Getting Started -  Basic Screen Elements for more information.

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DATE/TIME

Read only.  Displays current system date & time.

See Getting Started -  Basic Screen Elements for more information.

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