A Master Bill of Lading (MBOL) is a document that serves as a receipt of transfer. The MBOL summarizes the contents of a shipment and includes:
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the different bill of lading numbers assigned to various items within the shipment itself, and
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a description of the freight under each bill of lading.
The MBOL also includes the terms for transporting the freight, as well as the name and address of the consignor (shipper) and consignee (possessor of goods).
Note Click here to learn how to create an MBOL.
Opening the MBOL template
This section provides an overview of the General page.
To open an MBOL template:
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Go to Home > Orders > Bill of Lading > Master Bill of Lading.
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Click the plus
icon.
The General page opens and has five sections.
Summary
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Status - Shows the status of the document (e.g. Open, In Process, etc.).
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BL Number - The bill of lading number the DVU user assigned to this order. It is also the main reference number for all BOLs attached to this document. Click here to learn how to enable and format auto-generated BL numbers (Accounts template > Shipping page).
Note When creating an MBOL number, do not use a number that already exists within the selected bill of lading (BL). The MBOL serves as a manifest that contains all the BLs in the shipment without having to check them one by one. Additionally, the MBOL is useful for carriers as it summarizes everything they are carrying without having to provide multiple BLs.
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User Reference 0 and 1 - Enter reference values in these fields to better track MBOL. (optional)
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Bill Freight Terms - Use the drop-down menu to set the billing terms for freight payment (e.g. Prepaid, Collect, 3rd Party, etc.).
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Number of Orders - Shows the number of BLs attached to this MBOL.
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Mapping Code - If required, input a code for this MBOL. (optional)
Partners
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Account - Click the field and select an account. (required). Click an icon to edit the current account record or search for a new one.
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Carrier - Click the field and select a carrier. (optional) Click an icon to create a carrier, edit the current record, or search for one.
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Bill Freight To - Click the field and select a partner. (optional) Click an icon to edit the current record or search for a new one.
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Ship To - Click an icon to create a new customer, edit the current record, or search for a new one. (optional)
Dates
Enter the planned shipping dates and the actual shipping date.
Order Instructions
Optionally, add special instructions.
User Defined Values
Create labels for these fields in the Shipping Orders section of the Accounts > Predefined page.
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