Load Type

Load Type

Load Type is a master that defines cargo load types for Sea Freight, Air Freight, and Transport. Examples include FCL, LCL, Bulk, Palletized.

Each load type indicates applicability (sea, air, transport) and is used for capacity planning, pricing, and service selection.

To access Load Type, go to:

Home > Transport > Load Type

1. How to Create a Load Type

1. Go to the Load Type list, click New.
2. Enter Load Type Name (e.g., "FCL", "LCL").
3. Enter Description.
4. Check Sea, Air, Transport as applicable.
5. Save the document.

Complete field reference

All fields from DocType Load 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
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).
column_break_mkgm	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Sea (sea)	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.
Air (air)	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.
Transport (transport)	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.

2. Related Topics

• Transport Job
• Transport Capacity Settings
• Sea Booking