Container Type
Container Type
Container Type is a master that defines container sizes and specifications used in Sea Freight. Examples include 20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 45ft.
Each container type has dimensions (length, width, height), TEU factor, weight capacity, and volume capacity. It is used when adding containers to Sea Booking and Sea Shipment.
To access Container Type, go to:
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1. How to Create a Container Type
- Go to the Container Type list, click New.
- Enter Container Type (e.g., "20ft", "40ft HC").
- Enter Length, Width, Height (in cm or ft).
- Enter TEU Factor (1 for 20ft, 2 for 40ft).
- Enter Max Gross Weight and Tare Weight.
- Save the document.
Complete field reference
All fields from DocType Container Type and nested child tables, in form order (including layout breaks). Columns: Label with technical field name in backticks, Type, and Description (from the DocType definition and standard freight/ERP semantics).
| Label (Field name) | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Details (details_tab) |
Tab Break | Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields. |
Code (code) |
Data | Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. |
Description (description) |
Data | Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks). |
Active (active) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
Has Tynes (has_tynes) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
High Cube (high_cube) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
Has Vents (has_vents) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
column_break_kzph |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
Container Transport Mode (container_transport_mode) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Transport Mode so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Transport Mode. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
Customs Container Codes (customs_container_codes_tab) |
Tab Break | Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields. |
codes |
Table | Purpose: Stores repeating Customs Container Code lines (child records) such as packages, charges, legs, or documents. What to enter: Use Add row, fill each line, and remove rows you do not need. Save the parent to persist child rows. |
ISO Container Details (iso_container_details_tab) |
Tab Break | Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields. |
Container ISO Type (container_iso_type) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Container ISO Type so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Container ISO Type. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
ISO Size (iso_size) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Container ISO Size so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Container ISO Size. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
ISO Description (iso_description) |
Data | Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks). |
column_break_szcn |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
ISO Official Container Type (iso_official_container_type) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
Is Commonly Oversized (is_commonly_oversized) |
Check | Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled. |
Dimensions (dimensions_tab) |
Tab Break | Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields. |
Measurements (measurements_section) |
Section Break | Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only. |
Length (length) |
Float | Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision. |
Length UOM (length_uom) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
column_break_kizv |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
Width (width) |
Float | Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision. |
Width UOM (width_uom) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
column_break_mnpb |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
Height (height) |
Float | Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision. |
Height UOM (height_uom) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
section_break_bghy |
Section Break | Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only. |
TEU Count (teu_count) |
Float | Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision. |
column_break_rpaa |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
Max Gross Weight (max_gross_weight) |
Float | Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard. |
Max Gross Weight UOM (max_gross_weight_uom) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
column_break_qabd |
Column Break | Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only. |
Tare Weight (tare_weight) |
Float | Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard. |
Tare Weight UOM (tare_weight_uom) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
Container Class (container_class_tab) |
Tab Break | Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields. |
Child table: Customs Container Code (field codes on parent)
| Label (Field name) | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Code (code) |
Data | Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. |
Description (description) |
Data | Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks). |
Country (country) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Country so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Country. Create the master first if it does not exist. |
Customs Authority (customs_authority) |
Link | Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Customs Authority so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Customs Authority. Create the master first if it does not exist. |