Warehouse management > Setup > Containers > Container types

Container types designate the box being packed into during the packing process.

The Container types form allows you to create or edit container types.

FIELD	DESCRIPTION
Overview
Container type code	Enter a name for your container type.
Description	Enter a detailed container type description.
General
WEIGHT
Tare weight	Enter the weight of the container. This is used to generate a more accurate system-estimated weight during packing.
Maximum net weight	Enter the maximum net weight.
Ship Container Type	Select the container type.
Ship Container Type External Code	Enter the carrier's code for the container type being used. Note This is required for FedEx One Rate containers. This automatically populates the Ship Container Type field when containers are set up. See FedEx One Rate for more information.
LTL Package Type	Enter the packaging type for the LTL integration. Note This works for LTL Rate Engines only.
CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
Container length/width/height/volume	Enter the outside dimensions of the container type.
Unit	Select the unit of measure to use when specifying dimensions for this container type.
MAXIMUMS
Volume/Length/Width/Height	Enter the maximum dimensions allowed to pack into an individual container type. Important Make sure to configure the maximum dimensions. These are currently transmitted to Supply Chain Cloud as the container dimensions.
Hazardous Materials
Packing Type	Enter the hazardous materials identification of the packing type.
Prompt for Dry Ice	Turn on this toggle to trigger a dry ice prompt during the close container process. See Dry Ice for more information on this functionality.

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