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Master

The Master represents the main shipment of an operation and centralizes the information required to manage the shipment within MIDLA.

From the Master, you can define the operation classification, route, identification details, customs information, and the parties involved in the shipment.

How to Create a Master in MIDLA​

From the main menu, go to:

Operations → Masters

Select Create Master to begin.

Form to create a Master in MIDLA

The form is organized into different sections.

Classification​

Define the general characteristics of the operation:

  • Logistics Model
  • Commercial Direction
  • Transport Mode
  • Cargo Model

Route​

Complete the information corresponding to the shipment route:

  • Origin
  • Destination
  • Carrier
  • Voyage Identification
  • ETD: estimated date of departure.
  • ETA: estimated date of arrival.

Identification​

Enter the main Master details:

  • Shipment Number
  • Issue Date
  • Customer Reference
  • Tracking Number

Additional Information​

Depending on the characteristics of the operation, the Master may require additional information.

Customs Declaration​

This section allows you to register the customs declaration information associated with the operation.

Customs information for a Master in MIDLA

It includes information such as:

  • Manifest Number
  • Particular Number
  • Shipment Date
  • Total Weight
  • Freight per Kilo
  • Freight Exchange Rate
  • Customs Exchange Rate

Team and Assignment​

This section allows you to assign the people responsible for the operation and its location:

  • Salesperson
  • Account Manager
  • Operator
  • Branch
  • Warehouse

Parties​

Specify the parties involved in the shipment:

  • Customer
  • Consignee
  • Shipper
  • Customs Office
Team, assignment, and parties for a Master in MIDLA

Some fields allow you to select an existing option or add a new one using the + button.

Complete the Process​

Once the required information has been completed, review the entered data and select Create.

The available or required fields may vary depending on the classification and characteristics of the operation.

Created Master​

Once the Master has been created, MIDLA allows you to access its details and continue managing the information associated with the shipment.

Details of a created Master in MIDLA

General Information​

The main view displays key Master information such as:

  • Direction
  • Transport Mode
  • Cargo Model
  • Type
  • Route
  • Status
  • Last Movement

You can also view shipment identification information, such as the Reference, Shipment Number, Issue Date, Priority, and associated Company.

Associated Information​

From the tabs at the top, you can view and manage information associated with the Master:

  • View: general shipment information.
  • Route: route details and related information.
  • Packages: packages associated with the Master.
  • Shipments: shipments included within the Master.
  • Accounts Payable: concepts and amounts pending payment.
  • Accounts Receivable: concepts and amounts pending collection.
  • Documents: documentation associated with the shipment.
  • AWB: information corresponding to the air waybill.

From these sections, you can review the existing information and, when applicable, add new records or elements associated with the Master.

Available Actions​

Different actions for managing the Master are available in the upper-right corner:

  • Print: generates the corresponding printout.
  • Download: downloads the available information.
  • Confirm: confirms the Master so it can continue through the operational workflow.
  • Edit: allows you to modify the registered information.
  • Delete: deletes the Master when applicable.

While the Master is in Draft status, it can be reviewed, edited, and completed before confirmation.

Result​

Once created, the Master is registered in MIDLA as the main shipment of the operation.

From its detail screen, you can continue managing the associated information and, once complete, confirm it to proceed with the operational workflow.