Inbound Shipment Methods
When submitting an inbound, choosing the correct shipment method and entering the correct packing information is crucial. This article outlines the various shipment methods available for sending inventory to Cahoot.
Inbound Shipment Methods
Understanding the different Shipment Methods:
Parcel (SPD)
Parcel refers to the shipment of individual packages that weigh less than 70 pounds that are sent through a shipping carrier like (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.).
LTL: Less-than-Truck Load
Shipments that require no more than 11 feet of trailer space and usually share space on a truck with other cargo, often resulting in multiple stops and longer delivery times. Typically for shipments between 1-10 pallets that weigh anywhere between 150 to 5,000 pounds. The main benefit of the LTL shipment method is you only pay for the space on the truck that you need.
FTL: Full Truck Load
Larger shipments that fill an entire truck, providing faster delivery and dedicated space for one customer. Typically for shipments with more than 10 pallets that commonly weigh 5,000 pounds to 45,000 pounds and up. This method of shipment is quicker due to fewer stops, but as a result, it generally costs more than LTL.
Container
Containers are used for ocean shipping and they come in two primary configurations: floor loaded and palletized, available in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes. The standard container capacity is six pallets in a 20-foot container and 12 pallets in a 40-foot container.
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Floor Loaded Container:
A method of loading a container where cargo is directly placed on the container floor without using pallets.
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Palletized Container:
A method of loading a container where the goods inside are loaded onto pallets before being placed in the container, meaning the cargo is stacked and secured on flat, wooden pallets designed to facilitate easy handling and transportation using forklifts or pallet jacks.
Packing Information
Ensure packing information is added to prevent delays in the inbound approval process. Packing Information should be entered according to the Shipment Method chosen.
Shipping documents (Shipping Labels or BOL) will be provided after the packing information is confirmed and your inbound is approved.
1. First select the shipping method under the "How would you like to ship" drop down.
2. Next, click the Add Box/Pallet button to add the Packing Information.
3. Select Box or Pallet depending on the shipment method and enter the dimensions and weights. The Packing Information will be used to generate Shipping Labels or Bill of Lading (BOL) for the freight pickup.
Box: Small Parcel or Container (Floor Loaded).
Pallet: LTL, FTL, or Container (Palletized).
Note: Notify Cahoot in the conversations panel on the inbound if your inventory is shipping overseas directly from your supplier.