Field/Button

Status

Description

Add

Button

Click to create an empty container record.  This will open the empty container/equipment screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected empty container record.  This will open the selected record in the empty container/equipment screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected record.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Container/ Equipment #

Mandatory

Enter the valid container/equipment number for this bill of lading.  This must reflect the number exactly as it appears on the container.  Enter NC for non-containerized freight.  This number (or NC) cannot be duplicated within the same bill.

Seal #

Conditional

Enter a valid exporter/carrier seal number associated with this container/equipment.

Description Code

Mandatory

Enter the code describing the type of container or equipment used for this shipment, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Container/ Equipment Type

Conditional

Enter the code identifying the type of container/equipment.  This can be used in lieu of the container dimensions.

Container Dimensions

Conditional

Enter the length, height, and width of the container in inches and feet.

Load/Empty Status Code

Optional

Enter the code which specifies the loaded condition of the transportation equipment, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Type of Service Code

Conditional

Enter the code specifying the extent of transportation service required, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Add

Button

Click to create an AMS Vehicle record.  This will open the AMS Vehicle screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected AMS Vehicle record.  This will open the selected record in the AMS Vehicle screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected record.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the empty container record and return to the equipment inventory screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.