On the container cards, you have fields for the specific container, information about the containers in the header such as the container number, the entry number in your system, descriptions, SEC codes, etc. Then you have open and posted lines related to the container and further down, you will have information on measurement and values. Some of them being calculated automatically, other ones being entered manually, and then we have some information on sea freight and the footer.
The container card in your Business Central solution collects all the relevant information about a single container in one place. If you handle imports and need to keep track of containers from booking to receipt, the card gives you the header data, the lines, and the measurements and values you need to work with.
You can also extend the card with your own metadata if you combine the Sales Container app with the Master Data Information app. That lets you build a data hierarchy that fits your own way of working.
What the container card contains
The header holds the specific information about the container, including the container number, the entry number in your system, descriptions, and SEC codes.
Below the header you find both open and posted lines related to the container, so you can see what has been processed and what is still in progress.
Further down the card you have information on measurements and values. Some of these are calculated automatically, while others are entered manually. The footer adds information on sea freight.
Adding your own metadata to containers
If you use the Master Data Information app together with the Sales Container app, you can add metadata to the container. This means you can build your own hierarchy of data related to the container and structure the information the way it makes sense for your business.
Q&A
What information is shown in the container card header?
The header contains the container number, the entry number in your system, descriptions, SEC codes, and similar details specific to the container.
Are the measurement and value fields calculated or entered manually?
Both. Some of the measurement and value fields are calculated automatically, while others are entered manually.
Can you add custom data to a container?
Yes. If you use the Master Data Information app together with the Sales Container app, you can add metadata to the container and build your own hierarchy of data related to it.