📘 COC Rate Request – User Manual
Version: V.1.0.11
Prepared by: RAMYA R
Date: 08/11/2025

📁 Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. System Requirements

3. Logging In

4. Main Features and Functions
    4.1 What is COC Rate Request
    4.2 How to Create a COC Rate Request
    4.3 Shipment Details Tab
    4.4 Container Details Tab
    4.5 Cost Tab (Buying)
     4.5.1 Adding New Charges Manually
     4.5.2 Modifying Preloaded Charges
     4.5.3 Deleting Preloaded Charges
    4.6 Rate Tab (Selling)
     4.6.1 Adding New Charges Manually
     4.6.2 Modifying Preloaded Charges
     4.6.3 Deleting Preloaded Charges
    4.7 Additional Information Tab

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

7. Support

🔹 1. Introduction
The COC Rate Request module in Zealit 2.0 allows users to file a quotation for freight forwarding operations against a specific Booking Party for a defined combination of port pair, commodity, and product type.
This module integrates both selling (Rate) and buying (Cost) to provide visibility into tentative profitability, enabling effective decision-making for approvers.

🔸 2. System Requirements

Supported Browsers:

• Google Chrome version 90 or above

• Mozilla Firefox version 85 or above

User Access Role:

• Sales, Pricing, or Operations user with access to the Rate Request module

🔐 3. Logging In

1. Open Zealit 2.0 in your preferred browser.

2. Log in using your assigned credentials.
   
   
   

3. Navigate to the COC Rate Request screen from the dashboard or use Type to Search to locate it.
   
   
   

⚙️ 4. Main Features and Functions

🧾 4.1 What is COC Rate Request
The COC Rate Request module is used to submit quotations for containerized freight forwarding operations. It allows users to define shipment details, container types, and applicable rates and costs for each transaction, with optional profitability visibility for decision-making.

🆕 4.2 How to Create a COC Rate Request

1. Navigate to the COC Rate Request screen using the Type to Search option.

2. Click on + Create New to file a new rate request.
   
   
   

3. Complete all mandatory details across the tabs:
    - Shipment Details
    - Container Details
    - Cost (Buying)
    - Rate (Selling)
    - Additional Information
   
   

Once completed, click Save and then Submit to generate the Rate Request number.
The created Rate Request (RR) will appear in the Approval Pending tab for approval by authorized users.

🚢 4.3 Shipment Details Tab

• Enter Port of Loading (POL) and Port of Discharge (POD).

• Select Booking Party, Service Type, BL Type, and Liner Name from dropdown lists.
   > Booking Party is fetched from the Customer Master and must be linked using the Customer Sales Link module.
   > Liner Name is listed from the Vendor Master.
  
  
  

📦 4.4 Container Details Tab

• Select Container Type and Commodity from dropdown lists.

• DG Class is optional (use only for Hazardous commodities).

• Choose YES or NO for Import/Export Special Free Days.
   > If YES, specify the number of free days required.

• Enter CBM, Gross Weight, and click + Add.

• Input the Number of Containers.

Users can edit, update, or delete container rows before approval.

💲 4.5 Cost Tab (Buying)

• Click Get Charges to automatically pull predefined charges from the Forwarding Local Charges Master.

• You may manually Add, Modify, or Delete charges as needed.

4.5.1 Adding New Charges Manually

1. Select appropriate Cost Type from the dropdown.

2. Choose Charge Code.

3. Define Basis (e.g., per BL, per Container).

4. Enter Tariff Currency and Amount.

5. Select Container Type (only if Basis = CONTAINER).

6. Choose Commodity.

7. Set Charge Owner as Agency.

8. Select Responsible Agency (the agency booking vendor cost).

9. Optionally, choose Vendor if known.

10. Click + Add to save.
    Repeat for multiple charges.

4.5.2 Modifying Preloaded Charges

1. Select the desired charge row.

2. Edit the required fields.

3. Click Update.
   Repeat for multiple charges.

4.5.3 Deleting Preloaded Charges

1. Select the desired charge row.

2. Click Delete.
   Repeat for multiple charges.
   
   
   

💰 4.6 Rate Tab (Selling)

• Click Get Charges to fetch rate details from the Forwarding Local Charges Master.

• You may Add, Modify, or Delete selling charges.

4.6.1 Adding New Charges Manually

1. Select Charge Type and Charge Code.

2. Choose Basis (per BL / per Container).

3. Enter Tariff Currency and Tariff Amount.

4. Select Container Type (if Basis = CONTAINER).

5. Choose Commodity.

6. Set Collection Mode:
    - PREPAID – invoice from POL agency
    - COLLECT – invoice from POD agency

7. Select Collection Agent (agency code).

8. Set Charge Owner as Agency and choose Owner Code.

9. Optionally, specify Customer if the charge applies to a specific party.

10. Click + Add to save.
    Repeat for multiple charges.

4.6.2 Modifying Preloaded Charges

1. Select the desired row.

2. Edit as required.

3. Click Update.
   Repeat as needed.

4.6.3 Deleting Preloaded Charges

1. Select the desired row.

2. Click Delete.
   Repeat as needed.
   
   
   

📝 4.7 Additional Information Tab

• Select appropriate Label from the Intended To dropdown.

• Enter details in the Notes field.

• Click + Add to save.
  Repeat for multiple details.
  
  
  

🛠️ 5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

❓ 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I edit the Rate Request after submission?
✅ Yes, before approval status only.

Q2: How are predefined charges fetched?
✅ Charges are pulled from the Forwarding Local Charges Master based on port pair and service type.

Q3: Can I delete a submitted Rate Request?
✅ No, only approvers or users with delete access can cancel or reject it.

🏠 7. Support

For technical issues or module assistance, please contact:
📧 helpdesk@aggrandizeventure.zohodesk.in