What is 'inland route' in SAP TM-ADP-CSL-NAO - Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners?

inland route - Overview

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL-NAO

• Component Name: Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners

• Description: The trip that is planned for an inland transportation either to or from a port, or to or from a ramp. The inland route includes the various non-ocean modes of transport.

inland route - Details

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  Key Concepts:
  Inland route is a term used in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) component, Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners (TM-ADP-CSL-NAO). It refers to the route taken by a container from the port of origin to its final destination. This route includes all the stops and transfers that the container makes along the way.
  
  How to use it:
  In SAP TM, inland routes are used to plan and optimize container shipments. The system can be configured to automatically calculate the most efficient route for each shipment, taking into account factors such as cost, time, and capacity. The system also allows users to manually define routes if needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When defining an inland route in SAP TM, it is important to consider all possible stops and transfers that the container may make along the way. This will ensure that the most efficient route is chosen for each shipment.
  
  Related Information:
  Inland routes are closely related to ocean routes, which refer to the route taken by a container from its port of origin to its port of destination. Both types of routes are used in SAP TM to plan and optimize container shipments.