House BL Creation User Manual (For a Master BL)
Version: v1.0.30
Prepared by: Issac
Date: 04/07/2025

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. System Requirements

3. Logging In

4. Main Features and Functions

• 4.1 Creating a Master BL (MBL)

• 4.2 Creating House BLs (HBLs) from MBL

• 4.3 Costing and Invoicing

• 4.4 Reports and Printables

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

6. FAQs

7. Support

1. Introduction

This guide explains how to create House Bill of Lading (HBL) under a Master Bill of Lading (MBL) using the Zealit Shipping ERP. It helps freight forwarders and shipping coordinators manage multiple HBLs under one MBL for both FCL and LCL shipments.

2. System Requirements

• Browser: Chrome 90+ or Firefox 85+

• User Role: Operations Executive / Documentation Executive with BL access rights

• Internet: Stable connection required to fetch/update data

• References:

  • COC Booking User Manual

  • COC BL User Manual

3. Logging In

1. Go to the Zealit Shipping ERP login page.

2. Log in using your assigned credentials.

3. Navigate to the Documentation or BL Management section.

4. Open the COC Booking or COC Manage Booking screen.

4. Main Features and Functions

4.1 Creating a Master BL (MBL)

1. Create a COC BL either by:

   • Using the COC Booking screen
     
     

   • Or through the COC Manage Booking screen
     
     

2. Once the BL is created, it is treated as the Master BL (MBL). and the BL type can be selected as mother BL.

3. All relevant shipment and container data can be updated in this MBL.

4. Only costing is to be updated in the MBL.

4.2 Creating House BLs (HBLs) from MBL

1. In the Mother BL screen, locate the "House BL" button at the top-right.
   
   

2. Click on the button to create a House BL using MBL data as the base.
   
   

3. For LCL shipments, multiple House BLs can be created as needed.

4. Each House BL will have its own:

   • Customer details

   • Shipment items

   • Rates and charges

5. House BLs can be edited and saved independently.

4.3 Costing and Invoicing

1. Rates are updated separately for each House BL.

2. If there are any costs linked to a specific HBL, they can be updated accordingly.

3. Once the BLs (both MBL and HBLs) are confirmed:

   • Vendor costing is invoiced from the Mother BL.

   • Customer invoicing is done individually for each House BL.

4.4 Reports and Printable : 

1. Printable against each house can be generated indivitually.

2. Documents include:

   • Draft BL

   • Final BL

   • Invoice copies

3. Use the Forwarding BL Summary Report to view:

   • MBL and all linked HBLs

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

6. FAQs

• Can I create multiple House BLs for the same MBL?
  Yes, especially for LCL shipments where multiple customers are involved.

• Do I need to enter rates for each HBL separately?
  Yes, rates are unique per customer/HBL and must be entered individually.

• Where do I invoice vendor charges?
  All vendor charges (costs) are invoiced via the Mother BL (MBL).

• Where do I invoice customer charges?
  Customer invoices are raised against each House BL.

7. Support

For help or technical issues, contact the IT Help Desk:
📧 helpdesk@aggrandizeventure.zohodesk.in