Rate Requests – Details Fields

FieldDescription
Agent FromOrigin Agent for the Rate Request. When the Rate Request is converted to a Job, this field will populate the Origin Agent field of the Job.
AddressOrigin Agent’s Address (from the setup of the Agent record in Moveware)
ContactOrigin Agent’s Contact Name for this Rate Request.
EmailOrigin Agent’s Email Address for this Rate Request.
TOrigin Agent’s Phone Number for this Rate Request.
FOrigin Agent’s Fax Number for this Rate Request.
ClientName of Client (e.g. Surname/First Name). Click the checkbox to the right to display separate Title, First Name and Last Name fields.
AddressOrigin Address line 1, line 2, Suburb, Postcode.
Port Origin Port or Terminal.
DistanceDistance to Origin Address from depot/warehouse.
PhoneClient’s Phone Number.
EmailClient’s Email Address.
GoodsType of Goods being Shipped. i.e. Household Goods and Personal Effects
NotesEnter Notes about Rate Request. These Notes are intended for internal use only. Double click to get an expanded entry window for Adding Notes.
Agent ToDestination Agent for the Rate Request. When the Rate Request is converted to a Job, this field will populate the Destination Agent field of the Job.
AddressDestination Agent’s Address.
ContactDestination Agent’s Contact Name.
EmailDestination Agent’s Email Address.
FaxDestination Agent’s Fax Number.
DeliveryName of Client at Delivery.
AddressDestination Delivery Address.
Rail/PortDelivery Rail/Port.
DistanceDistance to Delivery Address.
CompanyClient’s Company. This will populate the "Corporate" field when creating a Job out of the Rate Request.
BookingBooking Agent.
VehicleDetails of vehicles within the shipment (Vehicle Year, Make, Model).
SpecialSpecial Instructions to relating to the Shipment. Double Click to get an expanded entry window for Adding Notes.
StatusRate Request Status (should be P until it’s booked).
BranchBranch receiving and entering the Rate Request.
TypeRate Request Job Type / Cost Centre.
Entered ByInitials of User entering the Rate Request.
SalesrepSales Person who is credited with Rate Request.
Survey ReqSurvey Required Yes/No.
DateDate Rate Request Received.
Reqd ByThe date the quote is required by.
R/PlanRemoval Plan (Job) of Rate Request. A Job will be created once the Rate Request is Won.
Their RefAgent’s Reference Number.
CurrencyCurrency and Exchange Rate used for the Request.
MethodMethod of Transportation.
ServiceService Description.
TypeTransportation type being offered or quoted on (i.e. Door to Port).
SizeSize of Container (e.g. 20FCL).
Load TypeThe way the shipment has been Loaded (Loose or Cased)
LanguageThe customer’s language.
PrintThe dropdown containing a list of quote documents. Select a quote template to print the information from the Rate Request into a document or email template.
MethodMethod of Communicating with Overseas Agent.
WaybillWaybill number used to group Rate Requests.
SourceHow did the client hear about you?
Follow UpSales follow up date.
DensityThe density of the shipment.
Net/GrossNet/Gross Percentage to determine Cased Volume.
No Auto-CalcCheck this box to make each weight/volume field manually editable.
M3Net Cubic Meters and Gross Cubic Meters.
CuFtNet Cubic Feet and Gross Cubic Feet.
LbsNet Weight – Pounds and Gross Weight – Pounds.
KgsNet Weight – Kilograms and Gross Weight – Kilograms.
ACWAir Chargeable Weight.


The bottom “Quote Details” section provides details regarding the charges given to the client on their quote.  It is recommended that these charges be managed in the Costing tab and will display in this box as a quick overview.

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