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Equipment Type Overview

Introduction​

Equipment Type in CargoXplorer TMS 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 NameDescriptionUsage
NameDescriptive name of the equipment typeEnter 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​

  1. Navigate to the Settings or Master Data section of CargoXplorer
  2. Select "Equipment Types"
  3. Click on "Add New Equipment Type"
  4. Enter a descriptive name for the equipment type
  5. 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