SHIPPER SYSTEM Module

The FDS International, Inc. Shippers Inquiry module affords the freight company the ability to connect major shippers and agents into the CargoTrac computer system. This connection may be for the use of the shipper to directly enter their letter of instruction, trace shipments for the progress to destination or direct electronic mail between operations such as preadvice notices.

In addition to the direct connection ability, CargoTrac can provide an optional inquiry by Telex/DDD. This allows Customer Service related information to be directed to those customers that have the correct access or security code.

For those customers that have been provided special reporting and access capability, the customer may also elect the option to print a traffic report that will break down the total shipments either received or sent for the customers indicated locations. This report is broken into major IATA territory areas, origin and destination cities. The total pieces, weight and airfreight costs are accumulated and extended into a cost per pound/kilo. Additional charges are also calculated.

The shipper is supplied with a special security code and the instructions for connection to the computer system. This connection is generally achieved through a standard telephone line and a simple CRT. Once the security requirements are satisfied, the operator will see the following display of the CRT:
 

CargoTrac Customer Inquiry (Current Date Time)

Shipment Tracing
Traffic report-System Wide
City Pair Traffic Report
Electronic Mail
Shipper Letter of Instruction Entry
System Logoff