Release a shipment

When a shipment is released, the load tasks are released to the operator.

  1. Choose Outbound Management > Shipments in the Navigation Pane.
  2. Select a planned shipment.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Click Release Shipment in the toolbar.
    • Right-click the selection and choose Release Shipment in the shortcut menu.
  4. Confirm in the dialog box Release Shipment.
  5. Where applicable, in the option group Carrier Info edit the following fields:
    FieldExplanation

    Carrier

    (mandatory field)

    Do one of the following:

    • Enter the name of the carrier and press ENTER.
    • Click Select Carrier , select the carrier and click Finish.
    • Press ALT + R, select the carrier and click Finish.
    Truck No. Enter the truck number (license plate number) of the truck.
  6. Where applicable, in the option group Planning Options change the following fields:
    FieldExplanation
    Planned Arrival Click to select the planned arrival date and time.

    Loading Dock

    (mandatory field)

    Do one of the following:

    • Enter the name of the loading dock and press ENTER.
    • Click Select Loading Dock , select the loading dock and click Finish.
    • Press ALT + L, select the loading dock and click Finish.
    • The selected loading dock cannot be used by another (released) shipment.
    • A warning will appear in the bottom left corner of the dialog box if the loading dock has already been assigned to another (planned) shipment.
  7. Click Finish.