Key Features

 1. Creating a New Shipment

To create a new shipment:

1. Navigate to Shipments > New Shipment.

2. Select the shipment type:

   • Ocean FCL or LCL

   • Air

   • Truck (FTL/LTL)

   • Rail

3. Input core data:

   • Client & shipper/consignee

   • Route: POL/POD or airport/city pair

   • Schedule info: ETD, ETA, Cut-off, CY dates

   • Cargo details: Container count, CBM, weight

4. Link quote (optional) to auto-populate charges.

✅ Tip: You can also create a shipment directly from an accepted quote.

2. Shipment Status Flow

Freightek supports real-time shipment tracking via customizable status stages.

Main Shipment Statuses:

• Draft

• Booked

• Received (Cargo in warehouse or CY)

• On Board / Departed

• Arrived

• Delivered

• Closed / Completed

Processing Status (Internal Workflow):

• Awaiting Pickup

• Waiting for Docs

• Under Customs Clearance

• Awaiting Payment

✅ Each status change is timestamped and tracked for transparency.

3. Cargo & Container Management

Each shipment allows input of:

• Number & type of containers (20GP, 40HQ, LCL packages, etc.)

• Marks & Numbers

• Cargo description, HS code

• Dimensions (for airfreight or LCL)

• Dangerous goods declaration, if applicable

 4. Document Management

Freightek helps generate and attach all key shipping documents:

• Bill of Lading (HBL/MBL) – auto-filled from shipment details

• Commercial Invoice, Packing List

• Arrival Notice, Delivery Order

• Trucking Note / CMR / AWB

• E-Manifest Export (CSV or XML for customs)

• Proof of Delivery (POD) upload

✅ Documents can be uploaded, shared with clients, and printed in branded templates.

5. Duplication & Copy Shipment

Speed up weekly or repeated bookings:

• Use “Copy Shipment” to replicate previous shipments.

• Update key dates or container info only.

✅ Especially useful for consol boxes or weekly airfreight.

6. Group Shipments (Consolidation)

For LCL or Air Consol:

• Group multiple client shipments into a master consol

• Manage charge split per client

• Generate master documents and assign HAWB/HBLs

✅ Works for both export and import groupage operations.

7. Internal Notes & Alerts

Within each shipment, your team can:

• Leave internal notes for departments (Docs, Finance)

• Add client remarks

• Set reminders or alerts (e.g., cut-off date, arrival follow-up)

Shipment Dashboard Overview