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The Sea Freight module gives you end-to-end control over your ocean freight operations. From the moment a customer places a shipment order to the final invoice, every step — bill of lading preparation, cost recording, and billing — takes place within a single, connected workflow. Whether you handle full container loads (FCL) or less-than-container loads (LCL), the module adapts to the way your business operates.

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Key concepts

Before working with the Sea Freight module, it helps to understand a few terms used throughout the system.
A Bill of Lading is the primary transport document for ocean freight. It serves as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier, a receipt for the goods shipped, and in many cases a document of title. Jadenet lets you create, manage, and track B/L documents directly within the module.
Full Container Load (FCL) means a single shipment occupies an entire container. Less-than-Container Load (LCL) means cargo from multiple shippers is consolidated into one container. Jadenet supports both modes within the same Sea Freight module, so you can manage each shipment type without switching systems.
Sea freight involves a range of charges beyond the base ocean freight rate — including origin handling, destination handling, documentation fees, and surcharges. The module lets you record each cost line separately so your billing is accurate and auditable.
A shipment order captures the customer’s booking request. Once confirmed, Jadenet creates a job file that tracks all related documents, costs, and billing for that shipment throughout its lifecycle.

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Core workflow

The Sea Freight module follows a straightforward progression from booking to billing. The steps below reflect the typical flow for a sea freight job in Jadenet.
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Create a shipment order

Open the Sea Freight module and create a new shipment order. Enter the shipper and consignee details, origin and destination ports, cargo description, container type (FCL or LCL), and estimated cargo ready date. Jadenet uses this information to generate the job file that all subsequent documents and costs will be linked to.
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Prepare the Bill of Lading

Once the shipment is confirmed, navigate to the B/L section of the job file. Enter the vessel and voyage details, port of loading, port of discharge, and the freight terms (prepaid or collect). You can generate a draft B/L for shipper approval before finalizing. Jadenet tracks the B/L status — draft, approved, released — so your documentation team always knows where each shipment stands.
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Record freight costs

As cost invoices arrive from carriers, agents, and vendors, record each charge against the job file. The module supports multiple cost lines per job, allowing you to capture ocean freight, THC, documentation fees, and any other applicable charges. All costs are stored in the job file and feed directly into your accounting records.
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Generate a customer invoice

With costs recorded, create a customer invoice from within the job file. Jadenet carries forward the agreed selling rates, calculates the billing amounts, and lets you review the invoice before issuing it. You can add additional charges or adjust line items as needed before sending.
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Close the job

Once the shipment is delivered and all invoices are issued and settled, close the job file. Jadenet marks the job as complete and the final financials flow through to the Accounting module for reconciliation.

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Features at a glance

B/L management

Create, track, and release Bills of Lading within the same workflow as your shipment orders — no separate system required.

Multi-charge cost recording

Record every cost line — ocean freight, THC, surcharges, and handling fees — against a single job file for full cost visibility.

FCL and LCL support

Handle full container and consolidated shipments within the same module, with flexible job structures to match each cargo type.

Integrated billing

Generate customer invoices directly from the job file with costs and selling rates pre-populated, reducing manual data entry.
All data entered in the Sea Freight module — costs, invoices, and job records — flows automatically into the Accounting module. You do not need to re-enter financial data across modules.
Use the draft B/L feature to share a preview with your shipper for approval before releasing the final document. This reduces amendment requests and helps avoid B/L correction fees from carriers.