Main files are created with BL type CON to handle consol containers and generate BsL, manifests, loading and unloading lists.
The cost splitting function in the consol container makes it possible to perform the invoicing for all files in a consol container and create accruals.
You can add any type of file into a consol container - you do not necessarily have to use sub files split from the main file.
→ However, split sub files are already suggested in the Consolidation tab of the main file, which makes this method easier to follow.

A consol container file (also: consol file) consists of a Master B/L (B/L type CON) and multiple House B/Ls (HBLs).

→ For more information on the entry of B/Ls, see Bill of Lading and B/L types.

The system also distinguishes between consols entered internally or in a gateway branch.
Pls see Consolidation: Assign files to the consol container.

Enter a main file for consol container

Create a new file with B/L type [CON] for the master.

  • The B/L type CON activates the Consolidation tab.
  • Enter only the container as packaging (code) in the goods description.
  • Fill all required fields.

This main file now only contains the container (and the corresponding addresses). All single orders (with B/L type HBL) that are relevant for the master and manifests are later added to this master file.

Save and close this new file.

For more information about the entry of an order, see Create a new file - Seafreight Export and Create Consolidation container.

Goods description tab of the consol

Since the container of the main file has not yet been stowed and no container has yet been released for it, the container number has not yet been determined.

Open the main file and select quantity 1 and the packaging code for containers (here: C4) in the goods description of the container.

Copy shipment details through splitting

If you are working with the splitting function, we recommend to fill the port of loading and discharge as well as the shipment details in the main file since these data will be copied into the sub files when you split.

Enter individual orders

The orders that are to be loaded in the consol container and delivered as single orders must first be entered as autonomous orders.

There are two ways to enter and assign the file number:

  • Single file (main file): This file has a separate department number drawn from its own number range. 
    These files can also be assigned to a consol container B/L.

For both methods, B/L type [HBL] must be selected upon file entry to enable the B/L entry at a later point in the process.


A hint for you

Initial situation

You accidentally created a HBL for a consol container file, but you need the B/L type CON.
→ The Consolidation tab is not activated.

Proceed as follows: Convert files

Select File → Open and the Convert button in the file creation window → you only have the option to activate Direct or XXX.
→ Choose DIR and OK, Close.

Select File → Open and the Convert button again in the file creation window → you now have the option of activating Consol or House.
→ Choose CON and OK, Close.
→ The Consolidation tab is enabled.

File number 

Make sure you have selected the correct number range at the beginning, as the file number cannot be changed.




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