Task #17530
Updated by Redmine Admin 6 months ago
A Freight Forwarder (FFWD) / Co-Loader should be able to track CFS Storage for deconsolidated cargo. He or she can notify consignees of free periods, monitor overdue cargo, and record CFS storage charges efficiently. **Actors:** * Freight Forwarder (FFWD) / Co-Loader * Consignee * Container Freight Station (CFS) Operator * CHCL (Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd) System Refer to Epic https://gitlab.maccs.mu/rnd/ffa/documentation/-/issues/390 for more information. **Pre-requisites:** * A File Reference must have already been created and HBL approved in the system for the shipment. * In order to begin the CFS Storage countdown, the Container Status must be updated to "Transferred to CFS", the Unstuffing Date & Time and the CFS Deadline for storage have been recorded. **Acceptance Criteria:** **1. Container Discharge & Free Period Starts** * When a container is discharged at CHCL, the user should be able to record the container status in FFS as “At CHCL Yard". * The system should include a "Terminal Storage" section within the container-level section of the Shipment Cost screen. * This subsection will store and track key container movement details, including: * Discharge Date & Time (when the container is offloaded at CHCL). * CHCL Deadline (the deadline date before storage charges apply). * CFS Name (the CFS where the container will be unstuffed) * Gate-In CFS Date & Time (when the container enters the Container Freight Station). * Gate-Out CFS Date & Time (when the container exits the CFS after clearance). * Unstuffing Date & Time (when cargo is removed from the container for delivery). * Data from the above sub-subsection should be displayed as information in the File Reference screen within the container-level section as "Terminal Storage". Note that this functionality has already been added in ticket https://gitlab.maccs.mu/rnd/ffa/documentation/-/issues/391 also. * The system should include a "CFS Storage" subsection within the **HBL-level section** of the File Reference screen. * This subsection will store and track the following storage details related to the Container Freight Station (CFS), including: * CFS Deadline (the final date by which the cargo must be cleared before CFS storage charges apply). **2️ FFWD/Co-Loader Moves the LCL Container to CFS** * The system updates container status from "At CHCL Yard" → "Transferred to CFS" * The Individual House Bill of Lading (HBL) shipments are deconsolidated at CFS. * The system allows the user to input the Unstuffing Date & Time for each container in the Shipment Cost screen. * The system allows the user to input the CFS Deadline for each HBL * The system sends the Consignees notification to clear their goods within the free storage period at the CFS. **3️ Deadline Monitoring & Notifications** * The System should allow tracking of the individual consignees' clearance deadlines. * The system should allow sending notifications to consignees before charges apply: * **2 Days Before deadline** -\> Reminder email/SMS/WhatsApp. * **On deadline Day** -\> Final reminder before CFS storage fees apply. * **After the deadline** -\> Notification that storage fees are being applied. **4. CHCL Storage & CFS Storage Fees** * If the container was not moved from **CHCL** in time, the **co-loader (FFWD)** is charged Storage per day by CHCL. (for info) * If the consignee does not clear their shipment from the **CFS** in time, storage fees start based on: * CBM or weight of the cargo * Number of days exceeding free period * CFS tariff rates * The system will allow the user to input the CFS Storage Charges in the file reference for the particular consignee HBL file in the Additional cost and Sales charges grid. * The system will allow the user issuing a Payment Request to CFS. * The system should allow billing back the consignee as additional invoices. **5. Payment & Clearance Process** * The consignee must settle any outstanding **CFS storage fees** before collecting their shipment. * Once paid, the system updates: * Status: "Cleared by Consignee" * Date & Time of Clearance * Storage Fees Paid * The Freight Forwarding System generates an **invoice** to bill the consignee for storage fees. This will be catered under the additional sales charges in the File Reference screen. **6. Container Return & System Updates** * Once all HBL shipments are cleared, the FFWD updates the container status to **"Returned to Shipping Line".**