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

SAP Term: hitchment

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: The merging of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, and then move under one bill of lading from one shipper to one consignee.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Hitchment is a term used in the Container Shipping Line (CSL) component of SAP Transportation Management (TM). It is a process of combining multiple shipments into one, which reduces the number of documents and simplifies the shipping process. Hitchment is also known as consolidation or bundling. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM-ADP-CSL, hitchment is used to combine multiple shipments into one. This can be done manually or automatically. To manually hitch multiple shipments, select the shipments you want to combine and click the “Hitch” button. To automatically hitch multiple shipments, set up a hitchment rule in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a hitchment rule, make sure to consider the following factors: shipment size, shipment type, and shipment destination. This will ensure that the rule is optimized for your specific needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hitchment in SAP TM-ADP-CSL, please refer to the official SAP documentation.