What is Manage Ocean Freight Bookings in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: Manage Ocean Freight Bookings

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: An app to create, edit, and monitor ocean freight bookings. In the list view of the app, ocean freight bookings can be created and selected. The detailed view contains further information about the ocean freight booking and enables you to edit and process a booking. For example, the detailed view can be used to perform the following tasks: Create deliveries for the booking Perform charge calculation on the header and stage levels Create freight orders for pick-up and delivery Create container items and consolidate freight units into containers

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• Key Concepts: 
  Manage Ocean Freight Bookings is a component of SAP Transportation Management (TM). It enables users to manage the entire ocean freight booking process, from creating bookings to tracking shipments. It also provides visibility into the status of shipments and allows users to monitor and manage their ocean freight costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Manage Ocean Freight Bookings can be used to create and manage bookings for ocean freight shipments. It allows users to enter details such as the origin and destination of the shipment, the type of cargo, and the expected arrival date. Once a booking is created, users can track its progress and view its status in real-time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a booking, it is important to enter accurate information about the shipment. This will ensure that the shipment is tracked correctly and that any delays or issues are identified quickly. Additionally, users should take advantage of the cost management features in Manage Ocean Freight Bookings to ensure that they are getting the best rates for their shipments. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Manage Ocean Freight Bookings is part of SAP Transportation Management (TM). Other components of TM include Manage Air Freight Bookings, Manage Road Freight Bookings, and Manage Rail Freight Bookings. Additionally, TM integrates with other SAP modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).