What is carrier in SAP TM-ADP-CSL - Container Shipping Line?

SAP Term: carrier

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: Any person or entity who, in a contract of carriage, undertakes to perform or procure the performance of carriage. The bill of lading B/L is delivered in its name. On a B/L, there can be several carriers, but only one carrier exists between two consecutive points on the B/L routing, for example: A carrier for pre-carriage by feeder third-party carrier A carrier for a mainliner the carrier that has booked the B/L A carrier for on-carriage by rail from port to ramp A carrier for on-carriage by truck from ramp to door

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• Key Concepts: 
  A carrier is a company that provides transportation services for goods and people. In the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) Advanced Delivery Processing (ADP) Container Shipping Line (CSL), a carrier is a company that provides ocean freight services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM-ADP-CSL, carriers are used to define the ocean freight services that are available for transporting goods. The carriers can be used to create contracts and rate agreements, and they can also be used to track the status of shipments. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating contracts and rate agreements with carriers, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in the agreement. This includes the terms of service, the payment terms, and any other relevant information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about carriers in SAP TM-ADP-CSL, please refer to the official SAP documentation.