What is 'zone of discharge' in SAP TM-ADP-CSL-NAO - Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners?

zone of discharge - Overview

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL-NAO

• Component Name: Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners

• Description: The geographical area that contains the port of discharge POD.

zone of discharge - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Zone of Discharge is a term used in the Container Shipping Liners (CSL) component of SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is a geographical area that defines the port or terminal where a container is discharged from a vessel. This area is used to determine the applicable port charges and other related costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Zone of Discharge is used to determine the applicable port charges and other related costs for a container shipment. It is important to ensure that the correct Zone of Discharge is entered in order to accurately calculate the cost of the shipment. The Zone of Discharge can be entered manually or automatically, depending on the system configuration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the Zone of Discharge manually, it is important to double-check that the correct zone has been entered. This will help to ensure that the correct port charges and other related costs are calculated for the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Zone of Discharge is part of the Network & Operations component of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This component also includes features such as route optimization, vessel scheduling, and freight cost calculation. For more information about this component, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.