CargoDocs™

CargoDocs for Liner provides a simple, web-based solution enabling users to replace paper documentation relating to shipping cargo in containers with original, negotiable electronic documents. Specifically, the service enables the electronic creation, signing, issuing and filing of bills of lading and peripheral documents.

Features

The CargoDocs for Liner module features:

• Upload of B/L data directly from operational systems (see section on API below) or entering of data directly into a CargoDocs web interface
• Creation of a full set of documents required for container shipments – ESS recreates carriers’ Bill of Lading templates, so the electronic version looks precisely like your paper documents
• A paperless B/L verification process between shipper and carrier - no printing, faxing or scanning
• Multi-eB/L signing and simplified eB/L issuance 
• Option to automatically issue eB/Ls
• Option to Centralise B/L Production and enable electronic submission of delivery orders at destination by customers
• Flexible output format for customs submissions
• Continuous and automated audit trail
• 12 year secure online access and storage for all eDocs
• CargoDocs can also be used directly by the designated agent of the carrier, as applicable

Benefits

CargoDocs provides many significant benefits including:

• Improved container utilisation resulting from faster document turnaround
• Designed to enhance existing best practices – an enhanced extension of common paper processes
• Reduced B/L risk because eB/Ls cannot be copied, forged or lost: only one eB/L is issued which resides on the ESS-Databridge with access only to authorised parties
• Simple and secure B/L Production for cargo redelivery at destination, allowing carriers to centralize and automate process
• No unsigned paper documents and strict control of data in user systems
• Labour and time savings associated with simplified B/L verification, signing and issuance processes
• No printing costs, physical signing, copying or couriering of documents
• Works harmoniously with both centralised and local back office structures