DataFreight

Additional features

Automated Job Referencing

Automatically allocates job references from configurable reference pools, with options for prefixes and suffixes, and recycles unused numbers.

Fully Multi-Modal Support

Handles end-to-end processing for all transport modes: Air Shipping, Ocean Shipping, Ground Shipping, Rail (implied via Forwarding, Multi-Modal).

Customs Documentation & Compliance

Provides functionality for all complex customs flows, including HMRC/CDS compliance, CFSP, NCTS, EMCS, ICS, and Intrastat declarations.

Freight Rate Management

Sophisticated system for setting up complex Customer & Supplier Rates Matrix based on various criteria like weight break points and drop zones.

Multi-Currency Capabilities

Implements multi-currency features at every stage of financial and fiscal processing.

Invoicing & Accrual Processing

Handles different invoice types (sales, credits, duty/VAT, bulk) and allows for the entry, allocation, and write-off of anticipated accruals against supplier invoices.

Electronic Document Storage & Web Publishing

Allows users to store job-related documents, scanned files, and emails (including attachments) in the database and optionally publish them to the web tracking interface (DFRWeb).

Outlook Integration

Enables the creation of emails and automated emailing of operational documentation directly from within DataFreight, while also storing inbound emails against the job file for a full audit trail.

Consolidations

Handles the consolidation of air cargo (HAWBs to MAWBs) and surface freight cargo, producing manifests, loading lists, and managing the apportionment of consolidation costs.

MAWB Stocks Management

Allows maintenance of pre-allocated Air Waybill stocks and sets warning thresholds for low stock levels.

Comprehensive Management Reporting

Provides a powerful and flexible reporting system to allow management to analyze data and fine-tune business processes.

Credit Control

Dynamic credit checking capability at job completion and charging stages, with a fully audited, password-driven override system.

Customizable Documentation

Includes an end-user report designer to tailor operational documents (e.g., Bills of Lading, Waybills, CMRs) to precise requirements without requiring costly programming resources.