MoversSuite Administration > International > Port
The Port Setup defines values available through the port fields within the Shipping Information tab. Specifically, this setup provides options to the following fields:
Origin Port
Inland Point of Departure
Inland Port of Arrival
Origin Port and Destination Port within Vessel/Voyage and Flight Information.
Figure 25: Port Setup
These records are also referenced by Point to Point Rating and are included in data exchange with external applications. NOTE: A script titled InternationalPorts.sql is available through the upgrade process that verifies that all codes are established on your system.
Technical Field Information
The following table describes the fields involved in establishing an international port record.
Field |
Description |
Name |
Enter the name of the port that will display within the Origin Port field within the various fields within Shipping Information (up to 128 characters). |
Port Code |
Enter the identification number for the port (up to 15 characters). |
Transportation Type |
Select a type as either Air or Sea depending on the transportation method of shipments to and from the port. |
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Inactive Checking this flag marks this record as inactive and no longer selectable within the Shipping Information tab.
NOTE: To view inactive records within this setup, choose the Show All Item from the Items Menu available through the button in the upper righthand corner of the screen.
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Country |
Choose from the dropdown the country of the port. |
Interface Item |
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Use this section to link records to an external system that may require a Port Code for exchanging data between disparate systems.
NOT IN USE: Reference Only To support the UniGroup International Interface, verify that all External Code references are established for each port for the UniGroup International interface. You can run a script titled InternationalPorts.sql that verifies that all Port Code values supported by UniGroup International are available. This script is available through the upgrade process. | |
Interface |
Select a value from the list defined within XML Interface Setup. |
External Code |
Enter a code supported by the Interface for exchanging data with MoversSuite (up to 32 characters). |
RELATED TOPIC:
Vessel/Voyage and Flight Information