Kuehne + Nagel LTL+
  1. Overview
Kuehne + Nagel LTL+
  • Overview
    • Introduction
    • Acceptable Use Policy
    • Getting Started
    • Full Integration API Workflow
    • Support & Feedback
  • Accessorials
    • Accessorial - Retrieve all accessorial charge codes
      GET
  • BillOfLading
    • BOL - Create a bill of lading PDF
      POST
  • Quoting
    • RateQuote - Submit a quote request
      POST
    • RateQuote - Submit a quote request for multiple points
      POST
  • Document Retrieval
    • GetImageList - Retrieve list of available shipment documents
      POST
    • GetImage - Retrieve shipping documents based on DocumentID
      POST
  • Invoice
    • Invoice - Retrieve a single invoice or pull an entire week of invoices
      POST
  • Shipment Tracking
    • HTML Tracking Link Generation
    • TrackingList - Get a list of shipment tracking information
      POST
    • TrackingDetails - Retrieve all the tracking details related to a shipment
      POST
  • Load Tendering
    • LoadTender - Tender a shipment
      POST
    • LoadTender - Tender a shipment
      POST
  • Transit
    • Transit - Receive transit time for a shipment lane.
      POST
  • Orders
    • Order
      POST
    • OrderDetails
      POST
  1. Overview

Full Integration API Workflow

This integration workflow outlines the sequential usage of each API endpoint to facilitate a complete shipment lifecycle—from obtaining a quote to tracking the shipment and retrieving relevant documents. This process enables efficient management of LTL shipments, using Kuehne + Nagel’s LTL+ APIs.

1. RateQuote API#

Purpose: Obtain shipping rates for a proposed shipment.
Input:
Origin and Destination details
Shipment weight, dimensions, and any additional requirements (e.g., Hazmat, special handling).
Output:
Returns a list of carrier options with the cost estimate and expected transit time for the shipment.
Example Workflow Step: First, use the RateQuote API to determine pricing and logistics details based on the shipment parameters.

2. Bill Of Lading (BOL) API#

Purpose: Generate a Bill of Lading for the shipment based on the confirmed rate.
Input:
Detailed shipper, consignee, and carrier information
Selected carrier with rate details from the previous RateQuote step
Output:
A Bill of Lading (BOL) PDF for the shipment, which includes a unique BOL number. This document will be handed to the driver at pickup
Example Workflow Step: Use the BOL API to create a BOL document that will accompany the shipment.

3. LoadTender API#

Purpose: Submit a pickup request to the carrier, initiating the shipping process.
Input:
BOL details from the previous step, pickup date, and additional shipment-specific information.
Output:
A confirmation ID and scheduled pickup details.
Example Workflow Step: Submit a tender request to arrange pickup based on the BOL created, confirming carrier engagement.

4. Shipment Tracking API#

Purpose: Retrieve near-real-time tracking updates on the shipment.
Input:
Shipment identifier (e.g., BOL number, PO number, Pro number) from the Bill Of Lading.
Output:
Detailed status updates for the shipment’s journey.
Example Workflow Step: Track the shipment’s progress and receive alerts on status changes or delays, ensuring up-to-date visibility.

5. Invoicing API#

Purpose: Generate an invoice for completed shipments.
Input:
BOL number or other shipment identifiers
Additional invoicing details, if applicable
Output:
Invoice PDF and other billing information.
Example Workflow Step: Upon delivery, use the Invoicing API to finalize billing, making sure all costs are accurately reflected for the shipment.

6. Document Retrieval API#

Purpose: Access and retrieve documents associated with the shipment, such as proof of delivery (POD) or signed BOL.
Input:
BOL number, Pro number, or other shipment identifier
Output:
PDF documents relevant to the shipment.
Example Workflow Step: After invoicing, retrieve any signed documents to complete the shipment’s documentation requirements and archive the files as needed.
This full integration flow allows for streamlined shipment management and a cohesive view of the shipment lifecycle from start to finish.
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