How does Sailix create an import invoice?

You enter the B/L number and Sailix fills the invoice from the import B/L. Charges come from the arrival notice saved for that B/L, or from the line's collection costs for the destination port. You adjust the lines, confirm the invoice and download the PDF.

What is the inland haulage charge on an ICD delivery?

Cargo delivered to an inland container depot is hauled from the port, so the invoice carries an IHC line. Sailix adds it when the delivery mode is set to ICD, with the rate left blank for the desk. Switching back to CFS removes the line unless it has been priced.

When does Sailix raise a detention invoice?

On two events: when an import delivery order is issued and when its validity is extended. The amount comes from the days since discharge and the line's slab tariff. If chargeable days exist but no rate is on file, Sailix warns the desk and does not write a zero invoice.

What is an M&R invoice and how is it created?

M&R stands for maintenance and repair. When an empty container comes back damaged, the desk records a repair estimate on the Empty Return and Repair screen. On submit, Sailix raises one M&R invoice per B/L for the part of the estimate marked to the line's account.

Import invoicingImport invoices that start from the bill of lading.

Raise import invoices from the B/L with charges and tax prefilled, and keep detention and M&R invoices alongside.

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Overview

An import invoice in Sailix starts with a B/L lookup. Enter the number and the form fills the parties, vessel, voyage, ports, cargo and containers from the import B/L. Charge lines come from the arrival notice if one was saved, otherwise from the line's collection costs, each with its own currency and exchange rate.

Two other invoice types sit in the same menu and are produced by operations instead of being typed. Detention invoices are raised when a delivery order is issued or its validity is extended. M&R invoices are raised from an empty return when a container needs repair. Both lists show payment status and accept payments.

Capabilities

What it does

B/L lookup prefill
Type the B/L number and Sailix fills parties, vessel, voyage, ports, cargo, delivery details and containers from the import B/L record.
Currency per charge line
Each charge line keeps its own currency. Sailix converts it through the exchange rate master and carries both foreign and local amounts.
GST split by state
On GST invoices Sailix applies IGST to inter-state supplies and CGST plus SGST otherwise, using the tax group mapped to each tariff item.
Inland haulage on ICD
Set the delivery mode to ICD and an inland haulage line is added with its tariff and container count filled in, leaving the rate to you.
Draft, confirm, e-invoice
Invoices move from draft to confirmed. Only drafts can be edited, and confirmed invoices are the ones listed for GST e-invoice generation.
Detention and M&R lists
Separate lists hold detention invoices from DO issue or extension and M&R invoices from empty returns, each with payment status and a PDF.

Workflow

How it works

First
Look up the B/L
Create an import invoice and enter the B/L number. Header, party and container details fill from the B/L.
Then
Review the charges
Check the charge lines, currencies and rates, add any missing tariff item and set the delivery mode.
Next
Add detention and confirm
Enter detention per container where it applies, check the tax summary and confirm the invoice.
Finally
Print and collect
Download the invoice PDF, raise the GST e-invoice where required, and receipt the payment so the delivery order can be issued.

Questions

Questions and answers

How does Sailix create an import invoice?: You enter the B/L number and Sailix fills the invoice from the import B/L. Charges come from the arrival notice saved for that B/L, or from the line's collection costs for the destination port. You adjust the lines, confirm the invoice and download the PDF.
What is the inland haulage charge on an ICD delivery?: Cargo delivered to an inland container depot is hauled from the port, so the invoice carries an IHC line. Sailix adds it when the delivery mode is set to ICD, with the rate left blank for the desk. Switching back to CFS removes the line unless it has been priced.
When does Sailix raise a detention invoice?: On two events: when an import delivery order is issued and when its validity is extended. The amount comes from the days since discharge and the line's slab tariff. If chargeable days exist but no rate is on file, Sailix warns the desk and does not write a zero invoice.
What is an M&R invoice and how is it created?: M&R stands for maintenance and repair. When an empty container comes back damaged, the desk records a repair estimate on the Empty Return and Repair screen. On submit, Sailix raises one M&R invoice per B/L for the part of the estimate marked to the line's account.