What is 'load port' in SAP TM-ADP-CSL - Container Shipping Line?

load port - Overview

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: The port where cargo is actually loaded onto a vessel.

load port - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A load port is a port where a container is loaded onto a ship for transport. In the SAP Transportation Management (TM) Advanced Delivery Processing (ADP) Container Shipping Line (CSL) component, the load port is the port from which the container is shipped. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the CSL component, the load port is used to determine the route of the container and to calculate the cost of shipping. The load port can be specified in the CSL component when creating a shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When specifying a load port in the CSL component, make sure to select a port that is close to the origin of the shipment. This will help reduce shipping costs and ensure that the shipment arrives on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The load port is just one of many parameters that can be specified in the CSL component. Other parameters include destination port, carrier, and mode of transport. All of these parameters must be specified in order to create an accurate shipment plan.