Enter Density Rates

Overview

A density rate charges a set amount per pound/cubic foot of the shipment.

Prerequisites

• The contract and strategy must already exist.
• The strategy must have a Rate Type of Density.
• If using a CSV file for the rate tiers, it must have been created and sent to Help Desk to be uploaded.
• If using a rate base, it must have already been created in Contract Manager. See Enter a Custom Rate Base for details.

Process

To Enter a Manual Density Rate:

1. Open the rate tier to be updated. See Add or Edit a Rate Tier for details.
2. Select a Carrier Service module to determine available points and transit times, if needed, or click No Service to clear the field.
3. Select Only use direct service? if a carrier service module has been selected and rates returned should be restricted to service points for which the carrier offers direct service.
4. Enter Tiers as needed. See Tiering a Rate for details.
5. Select a Pallet type or select Contract applies to any pallet size.
6. Enter the rate per unit of Density (lb/cu.ft.) (pound per cubic foot) to be charged for this tier.
7. Enter a Minimum Charge, if needed.
8. Click Save to confirm changes or Cancel to discard.

To Enter a Density Rate Using a CSV File for Tiers:

1. Open the rate tier to be updated. See Add or Edit a Rate Tier for details.
2. Select Read from CSV file.
3. Select the CSV Rate File from the available options.
4. Select a Carrier Service module to determine available points and transit times, if needed, or click No Service to clear the field.
5. Select Only use direct service? if a carrier service module has been selected and rates returned should be restricted to service points for which the carrier offers direct service.
6. Click Save to confirm changes or Cancel to discard.

To Enter a Density Rate Using a Rate Base:

1. Open the rate tier to be updated. See Add or Edit a Rate Tier for details.
2. Select Use a Custom Rate Base.
3. Select the Rate Base from the available options. See Enter a Custom Rate Base for details on creating a rate base.
4. Select a Carrier Service module to determine available points and transit times, if needed, or click No Service to clear the field.
5. Select Only use direct service? if a carrier service module has been selected and rates returned should be restricted to service points for which the carrier offers direct service.
6. Click Save to confirm changes or Cancel to discard.

Result

The density rate is added to the strategy and contract.