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How do I add equipment types to Scope?

This guide explains how a new packing type, container type o ULD type can be added to Scope for instant availability in shipments. 

Go to Master Data > Forwarding > Equipment

The Equipment Type Overview displays all existing equipment types and provides search options. 

Package type

  1. Select "New" from the toolbar to add a new packing.
  2. From the sub-menu, choose "Packing type" to create a new packing type.    
  3. Fill in the packing type editor with the details of the new packing type.  Start with the 2nd field, "UN Rec. 21 code" to determine if a suitable UN code already exists for the new packing type.  This UN code can also be used as the Scope code for the packing type.
  4. Complete the description of the packing type. 
  5. If the packing type has specific dimensions and weights, then these can also be included. 

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Container type

  1. Select "New" from the toolbar.
  2. From the sub-menu, choose "Container type" to create a new packing type.  

container type

Example: If the package type is a sea freight container, the information show above should be entered.

Code

Any code can be used for the basic container type, but it must be unique. Duplicate codes are not permitted.

Name

The name or designation of the container. This field is mandatory and will be the printed information on Documents and bills of lading.

ISO6346 (Length)

The length of the container, 20', 40' or 45' or other available length 

ISO6346 (Width, Height) 

The width and height of the container, in the possible combinations, such as 8' x 8', 8.6' x 8' etc.

ISO6346 (Type) 

The type of the container, GP -(No ventilation), G0 - (openings at on or both ends), H0 - (Refrigerated with removable equipment)

ISO6346 Code

The container code according to ISO6346. This code is used in communication with INTTRA and other sea-freight portals, the ISO6346 code will be "calculated"  on basis of the previous steps. 

Inner Size (LxWxH) / Inner Volume

The internal dimensions of the container. If the "Sync" box is checked, the inner volume will be calculated automatically. Uncheck this box to manually enter the inner volume.

Outer Size (LxWxH) / Outer Volume

The external dimensions of the container. If the "Sync" box is checked, the external volume will be calculated automatically. Uncheck this box to manually enter the external volume.

Tare Weight

The weight of the empty container.

Maximum Weight

The maximum allowed weight of the container and cargo.



ULD type

  1. Select "New" from the toolbar.
  2. From the sub-menu choose "ULD type" to create a new packing type.  

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Category

A drop-down list presents a complete listing of possible ULD categories.
Categories A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, M, R, S, T and U are containers. Categories F, G, N, P and V are pallets or special packaging.

Basic Measurements

A drop-down list present a complete listing of possible basic ULD measurements for selection.

Outline

Description of the ULD contours

Type Code

The 3 digit code comprising the first digit of the category code, the basic measurement code and the outline code, plus the ATA code.

ATA Code

The standard ATA Code of the ULD Container.

Description

A full description of the ULD container.

Length / Width / Height

The dimensions of the ULD container.

Door Width / Door Height

The dimensions of the ULD loading door.

Maximum weight

Total allowed weight of the ULD and it's cargo.

Tare weight (KG)

Total empty weight of the ULD container.

Volume

Total volume of the ULD in cubic meters.

Description

Default text for the ULD.

Edit translations

The Edit translations action can be used to enter descriptions of the ULD container in different languages. These translations can then be printed on foreign language forms.