Packages

Define packages to use them in transport orders, suggested packages, and integration mappings.

❓ Introduction

The Packages module stores parcel and pallet data used in transport. With one shared list, you do not need to enter the same parameters for every order.

🔍 How It Works

Create a Package

  1. Open Search and select TMS | Packages.
  2. Add a line.
  3. Complete Type, Code, Description, Length, Width, Height, and Weight.
  4. Save the line.

The package code is selected in transport order lines. Dimensions and weight help match the carrier service and validate shipment parameters.

Assign a Package to a Carrier

  1. On TMS | Packages, select Carrier Packages.
  2. Add a line, select Carrier, and specify Package Code.
  3. Complete carrier-required parameters, for example weight, priority, or price.

This assignment lets the system consider the parameters for a particular carrier while calculating transport costs.

Package Mapping

If you use an integration, configure package mapping according to the codes used by the carrier:

  1. Open TMS | Package Mapping.
  2. Add a line for the carrier you use.
  3. Select Package Code and complete Mapping Code received from the carrier.

Mapping lets the system send the package in the format required by the carrier. Before sending your first order, check mappings for every package you use.

⚙️ Prepare Default Data

On TMS | Packages, TMS | Carrier Packages, and TMS | Package Mapping, you can select Insert Default. The action restores system entries but does not change entries created by users.

You cannot modify system entries. Add your own line when you need a different package or mapping code.