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

SAP Term: merchant

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: A person who owns or is entitled to the possession of the goods or a bill of lading, and anyone acting on behalf of such a person. This includes the shipper, the holder, the consignee, or the recipient of the goods.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A merchant is a business or individual that buys and sells goods or services. In the context of SAP, a merchant is a company that provides container shipping services. The TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component is a part of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) application that enables merchants to manage their container shipping operations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component allows merchants to manage their container shipping operations by providing features such as rate management, route optimization, and shipment tracking. Merchants can also use the component to manage their contracts with carriers, monitor their shipments, and generate reports. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Merchants should take advantage of the TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component’s rate management feature to ensure they are getting the best rates for their shipments. Additionally, merchants should use the route optimization feature to identify the most efficient routes for their shipments. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The TM-ADP-CSL Container Shipping Line component is part of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) application, which provides end-to-end transportation management capabilities for shippers and logistics service providers. Additionally, SAP offers other components such as TM-ADP-Cargo Air Freight and TM-ADP-Ocean Freight that provide additional features for managing air and ocean freight operations.