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IT Num IT Port IT Date HBL Table HBL Sfx Dest Customer
Consignee Ref Created Modified      
 

FILE

Enter file number to assign a new file number manually,
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Press F5 to have the system generate a new file number,
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Press F14 (Shift-F4) to display the Break Bulk File Locator to select and retrieve an existing file to display.
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DEPT

Enter your department number,
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Press F4 to display Chart of Accounts Locator screen %GLCHEDI to select and retrieve valid data.
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MOT

Enter the mode of transport code,
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Press F4 to display Mode of Transport Locator screen %CBMOTED to select and retrieve valid data.
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MBL

Enter the Master Bill of Lading number. Include Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC). Top

AGENT

Enter foreign agent's client code,
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Press F4 to display Customer Locator screen %ARCUEDI to select and retrieve valid data.
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MANIFEST

Enter manifest number, if available. Top

VSSL

Enter vessel code. (Not required for air shipments),
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F4 to display Vessel Locator screen %VESSEL to select and retrieve valid data.
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VESSEL NAME

Enter vessel name. Top

VYG

Enter voyage or flight number
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F4 to display Vessel/Voyage Locator screen %VOYAGE to select and retrieve valid data.
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CARRIER

Enter importing carrier's Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
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F4 to display Carrier Locator screen %CBCARED to select and retrieve valid data.
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NVOCC

Enter NVOCC client code,
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Press F4 to display Vendor Locator screen %APVNEDI to select and retrieve valid data.
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LADING

Enter 'Schedule K'  foreign port of lading code,
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Press F4 to display Foreign Port Locator screen %CBLDIQ.1 to select and retrieve valid data.

See Getting Started - Databases for information on downloading info from USCS.

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DEPART

Enter sailng date.

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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B/L DOCS

Enter Master B/L date.

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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DESCRIPTION

Enter a brief description of master B/L cargo. Top

DISCHG

Enter 'Schedule D'  U.S. port of unlading code
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F4 to display Domestic Port Locator screen %CBPTIQ.1 to select and retrieve valid data.

See Getting Started - Databases for information on downloading info from USCS.

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ARRIVED

Enter arrival date at first U.S. port of unlading. (Import date)

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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PIER

Enter FIRMS code for discharging terminal
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F4 to display FIRMS Code Locator screen %CBFMIQ to to select and retrieve valid data.

See Getting Started - Databases for info on downloading updates from USCS.

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ARRIVED

Enter arrival date at discharge terminal.

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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WHSE

Enter FIRMS code for warehouse location,
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F4 to display FIRMS Code Locator screen %CBFMIQ to to select and retrieve valid data.

See Getting Started - Databases for info on downloading updates from USCS.

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ARRIVED

Enter arrival date at warehouse for stripping.

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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IT #

Enter incoming IT entry number if port of unlading is different from port of arrival. Top

IT PORT CODE

Enter 'Schedule D'  IT port code
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F4 to display Domestic Port Locator screen %CBPTIQ.1 to select and retrieve valid data.
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IT DATE

Enter IT date.

See Getting Started - Dates for more info on acceptable date input formats.

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HBL

Enter a house bill of lading number to create a new house bill record
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F4 to display Break Bulk House Bill Data screen %BBHBED to enter or edit an existing house bill record.
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SX

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

DESTINATION

Read only field. Displays destination port code and name for the selected HBL. Top

CUSTOMER

Read only field. Displays Customer for the HBL.

This field is used for tracking and reporting purposes.

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CONSIGNEE

Read only field. Displays consignee for the selected HBL.

Use F11 (Shift-F1) to toggle the display between shipper, consignee, and broker.

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CUST REF

Read only field. Displays customer references for the selected HBL.

Use F12 (Shift-F2) to toggle the display between customer references and the first container number of the selected HBL.

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CREATED BY / LAST EDIT

Read only field. Displays initials of person that created or edited the file and the file creation or modification date. Top

NAVIGATION

Press a function key

Available options are:
F1 - Stop, exit to previous screen
F4 - Inquire at cursor (lookup fields) or display House Bill Data screen (HBL Table)
F10 - Display menu options
F11 - Toggle house bill table display from consignee to shipper to broker
F12 - Toggle container to customer reference
F15 - Get containers from house bills
F20 - Notes. Display Master Bill Notes screen.

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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CONTAINER NOS

Enter master B/L container number(s). Do not use use spaces or enter special characters (-,/).
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Press F15 (Shift-F5) to retrieve container number(s) from house bills. Top

TY

Enter container size and type,
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Press F4 to display EDI Data Set screen %EDDESET to select and retrieve valid data. Top