Previous File: Accessing
Ocean Export Maintenances
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Overview |
The Port Maintenance database maintains port information (i.e., both local and foreign) for your ocean shipments. Note: TradePoint
supplies the foreign ports, but you must enter all necessary local ports
(i.e., |
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To build or
maintain port file information, complete the following fields. |
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Field Name |
Data Entry |
Description |
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Port |
Enter the 5-digit alphanumeric port code. |
This is the user-defined code associated with the port. Note: To build a US Port, you must add a zero to the beginning of the number (e.g., 0401 = 00401). |
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Name |
Enter the name of the port. |
This is the name of the port which displays for verification purposes when the port code is entered. |
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Country Code |
Double-click on this field to select a country code from the lookup table, or enter a valid country code. |
This is the country code associated with this port. |
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Default Agent |
Double-click on this field to select a default agent from the lookup table, enter a valid agent, or leave this field blank. |
This is the code for the overseas Agent that is operating from this port. Note: This agent
defaults on the Job Entry screen when you select this port as the |
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Local Code |
Enter the numeric local code. |
This is the code of the port in the local Customs system. |
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No Consols |
Select this box or leave it blank. |
This field indicates whether consolidated shipments can be sent to or from this port. Note: If you select this box, you cannot enter a consolidation shipment from this port. |
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No Collect |
Select this box or leave it blank. |
This field indicates whether collect shipments can be sent to or from this port. Note: If you select this box, you cannot enter a Collect value in the Freight and Other fields on the General Entry screen for this port. |
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Time Zone |
Click on the arrow to the right of this field to select a time zone, or enter a valid time zone. |
This is the time zone to which this port belongs. Note: The time zone is necessary to compute the event date and time of events associated with this port. |
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Wareh. Port |
Double click on this field to select a warehouse port from the lookup table, or enter the associated warehouse. |
This field is used only in conjunction with the On Hands section. |
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Blocked |
Select this box or leave it blank. |
This field enables/disables this record from being used for a shipment. |
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OK or Cancel |
Select OK to
update the changes you have made.
Select Cancel if you would
like the system to disregard any changes you have made. |
Selecting OK or Cancel will close the window. |