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Auto-fill Shipping Unit Information

You can Auto-fill the dimensions and weight of item level information by configuring this in your account.


As of June 2019, OneFlo introduced Packaging which is the commodity code that describes the form of freight being despatched in the consignment. 

This packaging or commodity code is used to help OneFlo determine what the freight is being despatched and to capture more accurate information throughout the consigning process. OneFlo has a number of pre-loaded packaging options.

Packaging TypeDescriptionSample
CageA sturdy metal container that can store multiple items. Also known as stillage.

CartonA cubic cardboard containerImage result for carton
CrateA wooden or plastic container that is rigid on 5 sides.Image result for crate
DrumA metal or plastic cylindrical container that can contain liquid or solid substances.Image result for drum freight
EnvelopeA paper based container that can store thin or small items. May include jiffy bags.Image result for envelopeImage result for jiffy bag
LengthLong items such as pipes or tubes that exceed pallet dimensions and may come in bundles

PalletA flat wooden or plastic structure. It has 2 decks of wooden or plastic panels for rigidity.

Image result for pallet

Image result for chep pallet

SatchelA soft plastic container that can contain small goods.Image result for australia post satchel
SkidA flat wooden or plastic structure similar to pallets but with no bottom deck.Image result for wooden skidImage result for plastic skid

Others

Any freight container that is not classified in any of the above categories.


How to Configure

Add New Item:

  1. Select:Settings > "My Shipping Units"

  2. Select: "Add Shipping Unit"

  3. Enter in the custom shipping unit details.All fields are mandatory.



    1. Code/Type - Lookup value when shipping item is included in the consignment.
    2. Packaging - Commodity code that describes the form of freight being despatched in the consignment.
    3. Name - A description of the shipping item to help better identify it.
    4. Weight - Weight of this shipping item in kilograms.
    5. Length - Longest horizontal side of the item in centimetres.
    6. Width - Shortest horizontal side of the item in centimetres.
    7. Height - Vertical measurement of the item from its lowest point to the top in centimetres.

    8. Volume - Calculated based on the dimensions provided. 


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