Equipment Type Overview
Introduction
Equipment Type in CXTMS is a simple yet crucial feature that allows you to categorize the various types of transportation equipment used for shipping.
When to Use Equipment Types
- Setting up your transportation management system
- Adding new types of equipment to your operations
- Specifying equipment for bookings or shipments
- Reporting and analyzing equipment utilization
Why Use Equipment Types
- Quickly categorize transportation equipment
- Streamline the booking process with predefined equipment options
- Facilitate easy reporting and analysis of equipment usage
- Maintain a standardized list of equipment types across your organization
Equipment Type Field
| Field Name | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Descriptive name of the equipment type | Enter a clear, recognizable name (e.g., "40ft High Cube Container", "53ft Dry Van Trailer", "Boeing 747 Freighter") |
Use Cases
Ground Transportation
- List truck types: "53ft Dry Van", "Flatbed Trailer", "Refrigerated Truck"
- Specify specialized equipment: "Double Drop Trailer", "Lowboy Trailer"
Ocean Shipment
- Define container types: "20ft Standard Container", "40ft Reefer Container"
- Specify specialized equipment: "Flat Rack Container", "Open Top Container"
Air Shipment
- Define aircraft types: "Boeing 777 Freighter", "Airbus A330 Freighter"
How to Create an Equipment Type
- Navigate to the Settings or Master Data section of CXTMS
- Select "Equipment Types"
- Click on "Add New Equipment Type"
- Enter a descriptive name for the equipment type
- Click "Save" to add the new equipment type to your system
Best Practices
- Use clear and consistent naming conventions
- Include key characteristics in the name (e.g., size, type, special features)
- Avoid abbreviations unless they are industry-standard and widely understood
- Review and update the equipment type list regularly to ensure relevance
- Consider creating a naming convention guide for your organization to ensure consistency
Tips for Naming Equipment Types
- Be specific: "40ft High Cube Container" is better than just "Container"
- Include key dimensions: "53ft Dry Van Trailer" clearly indicates the size
- Note special features: "Refrigerated Truck" indicates temperature control capability
- Use industry-standard terms: "LD3 Container" for a specific air cargo container type