Adding Freight Rates to Bookings

Ocean Freight Rates can now be stored under Freight > Ocean Freight, and be used to store rates for ocean freight carriers to be easily added to new shipping worksheets.

1.    Add the freight carrier that you would like to save this expense for.

2.      Add in the date the rate becomes effective, and an expiration date if applicable

3.       Select your point of loading and point of destination

4.       Fill in your freight charge, and select if it will be a flat rate, per container, or per Metric Ton

5.       All other fields are optional but can be filled out if applicable.

The expenses section can be used for any additional related fees such as loading, processes, documentation, etc.

When creating your booking you will be able to tie in your ocean freight rate using the magnifying glass next to the freight rate section on your booking.

1.       Select your primary carrier

2.       Input your cutoff date, POL and POD- cieTrade will find the lowest rate based on this information. This information must be inputted prior to adding your freight rate, as this is how cieTrade finds an applicable rate to your booking. 

3.       Select the magnifying glass next to freight rate. Rates that fit within your POL, POD, and cut off dates will populate.

4.       Once the rate is selected, it will populate the freight rate section. 

Add your freight rate to your shipping worksheet by selecting "add budget" and selecting the freight rate that applies to the shipment.