Container Type

Container Type

Container Type is a master that defines container sizes and specifications used in Sea Freight. Examples include 20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 45ft.

Each container type has dimensions (length, width, height), TEU factor, weight capacity, and volume capacity. It is used when adding containers to Sea Booking and Sea Shipment.

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1. How to Create a Container Type

1. Go to the Container Type list, click New.
2. Enter Container Type (e.g., "20ft", "40ft HC").
3. Enter Length, Width, Height (in cm or ft).
4. Enter TEU Factor (1 for 20ft, 2 for 40ft).
5. Enter Max Gross Weight and Tare Weight.
6. Save the document.

Complete field reference

All fields from DocType Container Type and nested child tables, in form order (including layout breaks). Columns: Label with technical field name in backticks, Type, and Description (from the DocType definition and standard freight/ERP semantics).

Label (Field name)	Type	Description
Details (details_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Code (code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect.
Description (description)	Data	Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks).
Active (active)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Has Tynes (has_tynes)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
High Cube (high_cube)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Has Vents (has_vents)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
column_break_kzph	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Container Transport Mode (container_transport_mode)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Transport Mode so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Transport Mode. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Customs Container Codes (customs_container_codes_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
codes	Table	Purpose: Stores repeating Customs Container Code lines (child records) such as packages, charges, legs, or documents. What to enter: Use Add row, fill each line, and remove rows you do not need. Save the parent to persist child rows.
ISO Container Details (iso_container_details_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Container ISO Type (container_iso_type)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Container ISO Type so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Container ISO Type. Create the master first if it does not exist.
ISO Size (iso_size)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Container ISO Size so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Container ISO Size. Create the master first if it does not exist.
ISO Description (iso_description)	Data	Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks).
column_break_szcn	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
ISO Official Container Type (iso_official_container_type)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Is Commonly Oversized (is_commonly_oversized)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Dimensions (dimensions_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Measurements (measurements_section)	Section Break	Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only.
Length (length)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Length UOM (length_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_kizv	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Width (width)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Width UOM (width_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_mnpb	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Height (height)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Height UOM (height_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
section_break_bghy	Section Break	Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only.
TEU Count (teu_count)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
column_break_rpaa	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Max Gross Weight (max_gross_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard.
Max Gross Weight UOM (max_gross_weight_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
column_break_qabd	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Tare Weight (tare_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard.
Tare Weight UOM (tare_weight_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Container Class (container_class_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.

Child table: Customs Container Code (field codes on parent)

Label (Field name)	Type	Description
Code (code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect.
Description (description)	Data	Purpose: Short free-text for codes, references, or labels that are not master-linked. What to enter: Type the value as it should appear on print/PDF (no line breaks).
Country (country)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Country so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Country. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Customs Authority (customs_authority)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Customs Authority so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Customs Authority. Create the master first if it does not exist.

2. Related Topics

• Sea Booking
• Sea Shipment
• Sea Freight Consolidation