Every time a user creates, edits, or prints a document, Cargowise logs it.
Problem: A client says, "You sent the wrong Tariff code yesterday." You have no idea who changed it. Solution: Utilize the Shipment Audit Log (right-click on the job number). This shows every edit to documentation fields, including user ID and timestamp.
Let’s walk through a standard Export FCL (Full Container Load) workflow to see how documentation flows.
Step 1: Create the Basic Job Navigate to Operations > Forwarding > Forwarding Shipment. Select "New." Enter the File Reference (Internal) and Service Type (Door to Port, etc.). cargowise documentation
Step 2: Enter "Places" and "Parties" Most errors originate here.
Step 3: Container & Commodity Details
Step 4: Validate via "Document Preview" Do not print yet. Every time a user creates, edits, or prints
Step 5: Final Issue & Archive Once confirmed, click "Final" or "Print Final." Cargowise will timestamp the document. It moves to the "Issued" status and is automatically saved in the Cargowise Document Repository.
Manual emailing of documents is risky. Cargowise excels at Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) .
Every forwarder has a branded House B/L. Cargowise uses WiseForms (formerly Form-X) to design layouts. Step 3: Container & Commodity Details
Problem: For sea freight, the HBL lists "1x40HC" but the Container tab shows a 20ft container. The system allows this, but the customs hold will be brutal. Solution: Use the Equipment Group functionality. Link the HBL to the specific container before printing the final B/L.
CargoWise (by WiseTech Global) is a leading end-to-end logistics platform. Its documentation module is critical for creating, managing, storing, and transmitting trade and transport documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, Air Waybill, Customs declarations). The system replaces manual, paper-based processes with standardized, digital workflows, ensuring compliance, audit trails, and operational efficiency.
