In this issue
2009 Numbers
Numbers can be quite useful and
informative sometimes, here are some eCargo numbers from 2009:
- 417,569 freight consignments created
- 28 million m3 of product moved
- 46,557 shipping containers exported
Our 2010 numbers are shaping up to be even bigger.
Latest product release
Very shortly you will receive an updated version of eCargo, which
will include the following:
Booking Reference & Container Number Quick Search
Based on customer feedback we've added two new fields to the quick
search function.
Ability to edit completed deliveries
Nominated administrator users will be able to edit completed
deliveries. This will help business where there is a lot of
incorrect data entered for dates, times and quantities.
Enhanced rates search
Searching for freight rates will become much faster with the added
benefits of:
- Searching for rates from a selected zone to any zone
- Finding the cheapest rate for a particular route
- Searching on multiple product types
Upcoming features and improvements
The following new features and system improvements are in the
pipeline:
Void Invoices
Being human we all make mistakes, so it's good to have an option to
correct our mistakes. Very shortly we'll be releasing a new
function allowing invoice administrators to Void invoices that have
not yet been marked as paid.
Simplified freight cost calculation error messages
In an effort to simplify the often complicated process of managing
freight charge exceptions we'll be releasing a number of
enhancements in this area. Firstly we'll be changing the freight
charge error messages to plain English. No longer will you be
expected to interpret what ERR_MAP_FROM or ERR_RATE_CARD actually
means.
Planes, trains and automobiles (and trucks and boats)
You may be surprised to know that the eCargo team is not all just
about bits and bytes, there is some high octane unleaded running
quietly in our blood. We like things that are big and go fast, and
the more complicated and technical the better. Here are a couple of
stories that caught our eye this month:
Online TV channel for car mad fans
There is now a web TV channel, Torquetv, which offers kiwis a place
to go for all things automobile. From live streaming of new vehicle
releases to motorsport viewers can watch what they want when they
want, for free!
Click here for more details
Boeing 747-8 freight liner
Boeing's largest plane ever built, the 747-8 freighter, has made
it's first ever flight. The 76 meter long plane is 5.5 meters
longer than the 747-400 Jumbo, and will cost you about
$US301million. However if you're an airline company you might be
able to negotiate a bulk discount.
Click here for more details
Did You Know..?
This month we return with a new tip in the 'Did You Know..?'
series:
Ever had problems connecting to eCargo?
Have you ever had problems connecting to eCargo or any other
external website and wondered is it just me or is it down for
everyone? Well here's a useful site to help you answer that
question: http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/.
Go to this website and enter the website you're having problems
accessing, eg www.ecargo.co.nz, and it will tell you whether the
site is up or not. Hint: If you can't even get to this site then
chances are its you!