Per Diem LFD Field Added
A new Per Diem LFD field is now available for Export Loads.
Purpose: Helps track when per diem charges may begin, improving deadline management.
Field Location
Found in the Load Info section.
Appears directly after the ERD (Earliest Return Date) field.
Understanding the Per Diem/LFD Field for Export Loads
To enhance visibility into container return deadlines for export loads, a new Per Diem Last Free Day (LFD) field has been introduced. This update brings export load tracking in line with the logic already used for imports, supporting better planning and operational consistency.
What’s New for Export Loads?
Dispatcher Screen Updates
- Filtering by Per Diem Free Day
The Per Diem Free Day column is now fully integrated with the Dispatcher filtering feature.
A new column titled Per Diem LFD has been added.
This column is now available on the Dispatcher Screen and included in all Column Select options.
Users can view container return deadlines for export loads alongside import loads in a single, centralized view.
This enhancement supports proactive management of container returns for both imports and exports.
Settings: Free Day Configuration for Exports
The Per Diem LFD field has been added to the Settings > Equipment > Containers > Free Day section.
A new Load Type column identifies whether each row applies to Import or Export loads.
Export rows will initially mirror Import settings but can be customized as needed.
The system automatically calculates the Per Diem LFD date based on the configured free days, using the same logic applied to imports.
This update ensures consistent and flexible management of container return timelines for both import and export operations.
Document Designer
The Per Diem LFD field is available in the Document Designer but is disabled by default.
To centralize and unify container return deadline tracking, the existing Return Day field for import loads has been moved and renamed to Per Diem LFD.
This allows teams to include container return deadlines on documents such as BOLs, rate confirmations, or invoices—if desired.
What’s Changed for Import Loads?
Unified Labeling for Container Return Deadlines
To centralize and standardize the tracking of container return deadlines, the Return Day field for import loads has been renamed Per Diem LFD.
The existing Return Day field for import loads now appears under the Per Diem LFD column on the Dispatcher Screen.
This update ensures a consistent naming convention for container return tracking across both import and export loads.
CUT Column Adjustments in Reports
In all relevant reports, the Import Return Day now appears under the Per Diem LFD label.
This adjustment ensures consistent naming across system views and exported report data.
Per Diem Audit Tab
In the Per Diem Audit > Audit Tab, the Per Diem LFD now controls the Return By column for both import and export loads.
This ensures a consistent and accurate reflection of container return deadlines across all load types.