LoadTender - Tender a shipment

The LoadTender API endpoint allows users to submit a tender request for pickup to the carrier, including shipment details, contact information, and instructions.

Input Parameters:

1. Credentials:

   • Username, ClientCode, and AuthenticationCode authenticate the user.

2. Tender Details:

   • QuoteNumber: Identifies the specific quote for this tender.
   • CarrierCode: Specifies the carrier.
   • Method of Payment: Payment options are:
     • PP for PrePaid (default),
     • CC for Collect,
     • TP for Third Party.
   • Transaction Set Purpose: Specifies the type of tender request:
     • 00 for Original (default),
     • 01 for Cancellation (future state, not available yet)
   • PickupDate, PickupOpenTime, and PickupCloseTime: Scheduling details for the pickup.
   • PalletCount and TotalWeight: Shipment load details.
   • SpecialInstructions: Any specific instructions for the carrier.
   • BLPdf: Base64-encoded Bill of Lading PDF

3. Additional Options:

   • DeveloperMode: When true, enables test mode.
   • AccessorialCodes: List of codes for additional services required.

4. Hazmat Information (if applicable):

   • Name, Phone, and ContractNumber for hazardous material contact details.

5. Locations:

   • An array of three location entries for shipper, consignee, and billing party. Each location includes Code, Company, Address, City, State, PostalCode, Country, and contact details (ContactName, ContactPhone, ContactEmail).

6. Items:

   • An array detailing each item in the shipment, including:
     • Units, PackageType, Hazmat (if the item is hazardous), Description, NMFCCode, FreightClass, PalletCount, ItemWeight, ItemLength, ItemWidth, and ItemHeight.

7. References:

   • Reference numbers, including BL (Bill of Lading), PO (Purchase Order), and QT (Quote Number).

Output Structure:

• Confirmation:
  • ConfirmationID: Unique identifier provided by the carrier for the tender request.
  • Success: Boolean indicating if the tender was successfully submitted.
  • Message: Any additional information regarding the submission.
  • RTFPickupID: Unique identifier for Kuehne + Nagel, LTL+.

This endpoint enables users to submit tender requests, providing flexibility for different payment methods, shipment details, and handling hazardous materials.