Cargo Module

The Cargo Module is primarily designed for shipping lines. It provides functionality for managing bills of lading, customer freight rates, and the calculation and issuance of freight invoices.

The module is interconnected with several other system modules and displays general information related to bills of lading and freight invoices. Its core functionality operates in conjunction with the following modules:

• Documents Module: Enables attaching emails and files to bills of lading and freight invoices.

• Contacts Module: Supplies customer freight rates used for freight invoice calculations.

• Ships Module: Provides vessel selection and voyage assignment when creating bills of lading.

• Voyage Module: Supports the creation of bills of lading and freight invoices within a voyage context.

• Containers Module: Manages containers linked to bills of lading.

• Accounting Module: Links payments to freight invoices and updates invoice statuses accordingly.

Overall, the Cargo Module serves as a central component for handling shipping documentation, calculating freight charges, and coordinating processes related to bills of lading and freight invoicing within the system.