JP2001338032A - Integrated import and export system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an integrated import and export system by which a cargo owner enterprise can easily and inexpensively carry out the execution of an importing and exporting task. SOLUTION: A terminal 1A of a cargo owner who tries to execute an importing and exporting task is connected through the Internet 2 to a terminal 1B of an agent who performs various tasks related with the import and export. This system is provided with a request information registering means 5 for receiving request information elated with goods related with a specific item or the export or the like, and for registering it in an information storing means 10, a request information publishing means 7 for obtaining the request information from the information storing means 10, and for publishing it to the agent terminal, an application information registering means 6 for receiving application information including the estimate from the agent terminal who desires task acceptance related with the specific item, and an application information publishing means 8 for publishing the application information received from the agent terminal to the owner terminal of the specific item.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a new integrated import / export system for assisting an import / exporter (shipper company) to execute import / export operations simply and inexpensively.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, export business is generally performed in the following flow. (1) First, an export contract is concluded with the partner of the export destination, and a letter of credit (L / C) is received from the export destination and a license application is filed with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. (2) Next, if necessary, the export company (A) secures space on the shipping service that matches the delivery date based on the export contract. In other words, a contract is concluded with the shipping company regarding the arrangement of shipping. (3) Next, if necessary, contract for export insurance. That is,
Conclude an insurance contract with a non-life insurance company. (4) Next, export goods are transported from the export company's own warehouse (factory) to the bonded warehouse at the port of departure. In other words, it contracts with a transportation (land transportation) company to transport the cargo to the bonded warehouse. (5) Next, carry the export product to the bonded warehouse. For this purpose, a contract is concluded with the warehouse company. (6) Weigh the package, volume, and weight of export products. This is done by entering into a contract with a calibrator. (7) Request the freight forwarding business (Otsunaka, customs broker) to perform the export declaration procedure to customs. (8) Export goods from bonded warehouse to cargo handling wharf based on export declaration. This is done by signing a contract with the cargo handling company. (9) Cooperate with cargo handling companies and shipping companies to load export goods. (10) Along with shipping, the shipping company issues a bill of lading (B /
L), and send the shipping information to the export destination.
It also requests the bank to purchase shipping documents and receives the purchase price.

[0003] On the other hand, the import business is generally performed in the following flow. (1) First, an import contract is concluded with the importing partner, and a license application is filed with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. In addition, it requests the importer to open a letter of credit. (2) Next, if necessary, the importing company (A) secures space on the shipping service that meets the delivery date based on the import contract. That is, a contract is concluded with the shipping company. (3) Next, if necessary, an export insurance contract is concluded with the non-life insurance company. (4) Receiving the shipping guidance documents from the import destination and receiving the cargo arrival guidance from the shipping company. Then, before the imported goods arrive at the port of unloading, they request customs clearance / receipt (request of import declaration to customs). This includes shipping freight carriers (Otsunaka)
To ask. (5) When the ship arrives, land the imported goods with the cooperation of shipping companies and cargo handling companies. In addition, notice of arrival of shipping documents, settlement and acceptance of import bills, and receipt of shipping documents (B / L) are made with the bank. (6) The landed imported goods are once carried into the bonded warehouse.
To do this, a contract is signed with a warehouse company. (7) When the customs clearance procedure is completed and the notification of removal is accepted, the imported goods are removed from the bonded warehouse. This includes transportation (land transportation)
Conclude a contract with the company and make a request. (8) After being unloaded from the bonded warehouse, it will be handled like domestic cargo.

[0004]

However, in the conventional method, the cargo handling company cannot freely, quickly and easily select a low-cost and efficient import / export-related company. In addition, import-export-related companies have not been able to actively propose low-cost services to shipper companies using conventional methods.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object of the present invention is to enable a shipper company to easily and inexpensively carry out import / export operations, and to reduce the burden on import / export-related companies. It is an object of the present invention to provide an import / export integrated system capable of actively promoting cost services.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a first import / export integrated system according to the present invention comprises a terminal for a shipper who intends to export or import, and various operations related to import / export. An integrated import / export system that can be connected to a terminal of a trader via a network, and has the following configuration requirements. (1) Request information registration means for receiving, from a shipper terminal, request information (case information) relating to a cargo for a specific matter and its transportation, and registering the information in an information storage means. (2) Request information disclosing means for acquiring the request information from the information storage means and disclose the request information to the trader terminal (in response to a request for browsing the request information from the trader terminal). (3) Application information registration means for receiving (and registering the information in the information storage means) application information including the estimate from a trader terminal who wishes to outsource the work for a specific case. (4) Application information disclosing means for, when receiving the application information from the trader terminal, disclosing the application information to the shipper terminal of the specific case.

Further, the second import / export integration system of the present invention can be connected via a network to a terminal of a shipper who intends to export or import, and a terminal of a trader who performs various operations related to import / export. And an integrated import / export system characterized by the following configuration requirements. In addition,
It can also be integrated with the first import / export integration system. (1) Request information registration means for receiving request information (trader information) relating to a business commission request from a trader terminal and registering the received information in an information storage means. (2) Request information disclosing means for acquiring the request information from the information storage means (in response to a request for browsing the request information from the shipper terminal) and disclosing the request information to the shipper terminal. (3) Application information registration means for receiving (and registering it in the information storage means) application information including a request for quotation from a shipper terminal who wishes to outsource business for a specific case. (4) Application information disclosure means for, when receiving the application information from the shipper terminal, disclosing the application information to a corresponding trader terminal.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the import / export integrated system of the present invention will be described in more detail. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of one embodiment of an import / export integration system of the present invention.

The integrated import / export system of this embodiment includes a shipper company desiring to import and export, and a shipping company, a warehouse company, a land transportation company, and a customs clearance company (Otonaka) who perform various operations related to import and export. It is a system that connects cargo handling companies, non-life insurance companies, and the like on a network (Internet), and supports the smooth execution of bidding, inquiry, quote ordering, and the like as places for information exchange.

[0010] Each shipper is provided with a shipper terminal 1A. Also, shipping companies, warehouse companies, land transportation companies,
Each import / export-related company such as a customs clearance company, a cargo handling company, a non-life insurance company, etc. is also provided with a trader terminal 1B.
Actually, the Internet users are divided into the shipper terminal 1A and the trader terminal 1B according to the member registration to the present system and the selection of the menu.

The shipper terminal 1A and the trader terminal 1B can be connected to the server 3 of the present system via a communication line so as to be capable of two-way communication. Here, connection is possible via a network 2 composed of the Internet.

Each shipper terminal 1A and each trader terminal 1B are input / output devices operated by the shipper or trader, and in this embodiment are constituted by personal computers.
That is, for example, the personal computer body, keyboard and mouse,
In addition to the display, it is provided with a modem or terminal adapter for enabling communication with the server 3 and communication means such as a WWW browser and mail software. In addition, the shipper terminal 1A and the trader terminal 1B
It goes without saying that other various terminals can be used instead of the personal computer. For example, various mobile terminals such as a mobile phone and a PHS may be used.

The server 3 of this embodiment is capable of two-way communication with one or more shipper terminals 1A and trader terminals 1B.
Member authentication, information registration, information disclosure, individual notification means,
Information storage means for storing various information such as member information, log information, web information, billing information, and the like. Specifically, authentication means 4, request information registration means 5, application information registration means 6, request information disclosure means 7, application information disclosure means 8, member information storage means 9, request information storage means 10, application information storage means 11 and other communication means for enabling communication with each of the terminals (the shipper terminal 1A and the trader terminal 1B).

The authentication means 4 is means for authenticating whether or not a person who intends to use the system is an authorized member before using the system. For example, prior to the registration of the request information by the request information registration means 5, the disclosure of the request information by the request information disclosure means 7, or the registration of the application information by the application information registration means 6, the shipper who intends to register or browse the information is called. This is a means to authenticate whether the trader is a legitimate member.

As can be seen from the provision of the authentication means 4, the system of this embodiment can be used only by a registered member. That is, the shipper or the trader first online (or off-line) obtains member information such as his / her own attribute information (company name, address, telephone number, FAX number, E
(E-mail address, business type, etc.) are registered in the member information storage means 9. As a result, the user ID and password are set, and after that, the user is authenticated by the authentication unit 4 using the user ID (member code) and password, so that various services of the present system can be received. . In addition,
The member information storage means 9 is a means for storing the above member information, and in the present embodiment is constituted by a database.

The request information registering means 5 is a means for receiving request information from the shipper terminal 1A or the trader terminal 1B and registering the request information in the request information storage means 10.
The request information is input directly from the terminal 1 via the Internet homepage. The request information storage means 10 is a means for storing the request information, and in the present embodiment is constituted by a database.

The request information includes case information from the shipper side,
It is divided into trader information from traders such as shipping companies. Project information is information on the cargo and its transportation for a specific project.For example, shipper basic information on the shipper itself, such as the name and location of the shipper, cargo information on the contents of the cargo to be imported / exported, and loading / unloading locations. Or destination information on the timing, domestic transportation information on various domestic operations (including transportation) or procedures, business outsourcing information on the type of business to be outsourced, application acceptance period, information posting period, etc. In addition, only during the information posting period specified here,
The information will be released on the Internet.

[0018] The trader information is information relating to the desire to receive various services, and may also include information about the trader itself. For example, in the case of a shipping company, information on the port entry / exit schedule and empty space of the ship is included. In this embodiment, the ship master information on the ship itself, and the vessel movement information on the port entry / exit schedule and the empty space of the ship are included. It is composed of

The request information disclosing means 7 is a means for disclosing the request information from the shipper or the trader to the trader or the shipper. In this embodiment, the request information disclosure means 7 obtains desired request information from the request information storage means 10 and sends the request information to the shipper terminal. The information is disclosed on an Internet homepage so that it can be browsed from 1A or the trader terminal 1B. That is, the case information from the shipper is disclosed on the Internet homepage and is provided for viewing from the trader terminal 1B, while the trader information from the trader is published on the Internet homepage and is read from the shipper terminal 1A. To be viewed.

The application information registering means 6 is a means for applying to the request information in order for the trader to outsource the work or the shipper to outsource the work to the specific request information,
The application information is stored in the application information storage unit 11. In particular, it is a means for a trader to give an estimate or to request a quote from a trader. In the present embodiment, it is possible to apply via an Internet homepage.

For example, in the case of application for case information, a company that wishes to receive a business for a specific case may reply and apply, including the type of business for which the business is desired and the estimated amount. Further, in the case of application for trader information, a shipper who wishes to outsource business for a specific case may request a specific trader to make an estimate. The application information storage means 11 is a means for storing the above application information, and in the present embodiment is constituted by a database.

The application information disclosing means 8 is a means for, when receiving application information from the trader terminal 1B or the shipper terminal 1A, disclosing the application information to the corresponding shipper terminal 1A or the trader terminal 1B. In this embodiment, the application information can be disclosed by transmitting an e-mail addressed to the person, but the application information may be disclosed using an Internet homepage that can be viewed by the authenticated person. .

Next, the operation of the import / export integrated system of this embodiment will be described with reference to screen examples shown in FIGS. First, a shipper who intends to request import / export-related business using the present system or a contractor who intends to undertake import / export-related business from the shipper registers as a member so that the present system can be used.

A person who intends to register as a member online connects to a website of the present system via the Internet using his / her own terminal. Then, for example, a login screen as shown in FIG. 2 is transmitted to the terminal side and displayed on the display of the terminal.

The illustrated login screen accepts the input of a user ID and a password in order to authenticate a registered member, but an unregistered member can enter a “new registration” displayed at the bottom of the screen. New registration is possible by clicking the button with the mouse and selecting it.

Clicking the "New registration" button
The selection signal is transmitted to the server, and upon receipt of the selection signal, the server transmits a member registration screen as shown in FIG. 3 to the terminal and causes the terminal to display the screen.

In the illustrated member registration screen, the business name, reading, postal code, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company to become a member can be selected and input. It should be noted that a predetermined prefecture name and business type can be selected from a so-called pull-down list box.

After inputting or specifying predetermined items from the keyboard, mouse, or the like on the member registration screen, the "register" button displayed on the screen is clicked with the mouse. Then, the input items are transmitted to the server, and the server that has received the items registers it in the member information database as member information. Prior to the member registration, the person who intends to register as a member must register the purpose of this system (eg, merchant's and merchant's merits), use rules (eg, transaction participation rules, ordering rules, ordering rules, etc.) It is possible to browse the homepage for an overview of security and explanations of security, etc., and registration can be regarded as agreement to these terms.

Along with the registration of the member information in the member information database, a user ID and a password are set, and these information are transmitted to the e-mail address entered on the registration screen to complete the member registration. Therefore, thereafter, as a member, the service of this system can be received using the user ID and the password.

That is, a registered member connects to the website of the present system using his / her own terminal, enters a user ID and a password in predetermined fields on a login screen shown in FIG. Just click. Then, the information is transmitted to the server, and the server that has received the information searches the log information of the member information database based on the user ID and the password, and authenticates whether or not the user is a legitimate member. In the case of a regular member, for example, a member top page as shown in FIG. 4 is transmitted and displayed on the display of the terminal.

In the illustrated member top page, there is a distinction between case information from the shipper and trader information from each trader. In this embodiment, the companies are classified into shipping companies, warehouse companies, land transportation companies, Otsunaka, cargo handling companies, and insurance companies.

For the case information, "shipper company information", "case information registration"("change / cancel case information"), "import / export case information display", "import / export case information bulletin board", "export" It is possible to select "entered matter information search" and "matter estimate registration".

Further, as the trader information, the following selections are possible for each type of business. First, in the case of a shipping company, “Vessel master information registration” (,
"Vessel Master Information Change / Cancellation"), "Vessel Master Information Display", "Vessel Movement Information Registration"("Vessel Movement Information Change / Cancellation"), "Vessel Movement Information Display", "Vessel Movement Information List", " Vessel movement information search "," Vessel arrangement quote request "
Are divided into

In the case of a warehouse company, as bonded bonded warehouse information, “register warehouse master information”, “display warehouse master information”, “register warehouse empty information”, “display warehouse empty information”,
It is divided into "Warehouse empty information list", "Warehouse empty information search", and "Request for quotation for bonded warehouse arrangement".

In the case of a land transportation company, as the land transportation information, “Registration of route information”, “Display of route information”, “Registration of empty vehicle information”, “Display of empty vehicle information”, “List of empty vehicle information”, “Search for empty vehicle information” ”And“ Request for an estimate of land transportation arrangements ”.

In the case of Otsunaka, as Otsunaka information,
"Otonaka Master Information Registration", "Otonaka Information Display", "Otonaka Information List", "Otonaka Information Search", "Request for Customs Arrangement Quotation"
Are divided into

In the case of a cargo handling company, as cargo handling information, “Register cargo master information”, “Display cargo handling information”,
It is divided into “List of cargo handling information”, “retrieval of cargo handling information”, and “request for cargo handling arrangement quotation”.

Further, in the case of an insurance company, insurance information includes “register insurance company master”, “display insurance information”,
It is divided into "Insurance company information list", "Insurance company information search", and "Insurance arrangement quote request".

When the shipper wants to register the case information for a specific case, he / she is authenticated with the user ID and the password by the above-described method, and then enters “case information registration” on the member top page. Just click and select. When this selection is made, the server that has received the selection signal transmits a case information registration screen as shown in FIG. 5 (and the subsequent FIG. 6) to the shipper terminal and causes the display of the shipper terminal to display it.

In the illustrated case information registration screen, the shipper's basic information including the shipper's code, name, location, telephone number, etc., the import / export category indicating export / import, the ship name, the code and name of the case It is also possible to input contract information, contract information, cargo information, destination information, domestic transport information, project information itself concerning the scope of business consignment, etc., an application acceptance period, an information posting period, and other comments.

As for the shipper code, name, location, and telephone number, desired information is obtained from the member information database based on the user ID entered at the time of login, and the information is entered in the corresponding columns. It will be displayed in the state. Also, the matter code is assigned a unique number for each matter to distinguish it from other matters, and is automatically displayed with a unique number when displaying the matter information registration screen. You. The case code cannot be rewritten, but the case name is
Etc. may be entered as appropriate.

The cargo information includes items, quality / material,
There are columns for capacity, weight, packing style, quantity, and remarks. For example, items are designated as "chemical products", quality / material as "used materials", and packing style as "packing case (cardboard)".

The destination information includes destination (departure), port (departure), port (departure), port, and time columns. "North America (USA)" as the land, "Los Angeles" as the unloading port, "Yokohama" port of "Japan" as the loading port, and "20
What is necessary is to specify from "June 1, 2000" to "June 30, 2000". It should be noted that the district name (country name, etc.) and the port name can be selected from a list box.

The domestic transportation information includes information on whether or not land transportation is performed in the country, from where to where it is performed, where there is a bonded warehouse, where it is necessary if there is, and V
ANNING and customs clearance are specified.
In the illustrated example, items such as land transportation, bonded warehouse, VANNING and customs clearance have check boxes. Therefore, the corresponding items can be checked with a mouse and detailed information can be input if necessary. For example, if you need a bonded warehouse in Yokohama after transportation from Hokkaido to Yokohama, check the land transportation column and specify "Hokkaido" to "Yokohama", and add a check in the bonded warehouse column. Yokohama "can be specified. For example, if it is necessary to put the luggage in and out of the container, it is only necessary to check VANNING. If customs clearance procedures are required, the customs clearance column may be checked.

The outsourcing scope includes check boxes for customs procedures, bonded warehouses, land transportation, marine transportation, cargo handling, and insurance. Therefore, it is sufficient to check the items of the business to be outsourced with the mouse. .

The application acceptance period is specified by designating the start and end of the period. For example, as an application acceptance period, “March 1, 2000” to “March 31, 2000”
The date may be input and specified. Further, the information posting period may be designated in the same manner.

As described above, after inputting or designating predetermined case information at the shipper terminal, the shipper may click the "register" button displayed on the case information registration screen. When the register button is clicked, the case information is transmitted to the server, and the server receiving the case registers the case information in the request information database and transmits a display screen indicating that the case information has been received to the shipper terminal. .

By the way, after the registration of the case information, if there is a change in the case information or if it is desired to cancel the registration of the case information, the case information can be changed and canceled. For example, if a contract is concluded with a certain company after the disclosure of the case information, an instruction to cancel the case information can be made.

To change or cancel the case information, after authentication is performed on the log-in screen, the user may click “change / cancel case information” on a predetermined menu screen to select it. Then, the server transmits a case information change / cancel screen as shown in FIG. 7 (and the subsequent FIG. 8) to the shipper terminal and causes the display of the shipper terminal to display the screen.

In the case information change / cancel screen, first, a registered case is specified. For example, user I at the time of login
Based on D, a list of the case codes and the case names of the case information by the user from the request information database is displayed in the list box, and the shipper may select a desired case from the box.

Further, based on the case code and the user ID, shipper basic information on the shipper is obtained from the member information database, and shipper case information on the case is obtained from the request information database. Is displayed in a state where predetermined fields are filled. Therefore, the shipper may modify the case information by adding or modifying it, and if the shipper wants to cancel the registration of the case information, the shipper may check the "cancel" column as the processing category. In any case, by clicking the “Register” button at the end, the information of the change or cancellation is sent to the server, and the server changes the case information of the applicable case or cancels the registration based on the information. Will do. Further, the server transmits to the shipper terminal a screen indicating that the registration of the change or cancellation of the case information has been received, and causes the display to display the screen.

On the other hand, a shipping company or the like can browse the case information registered by the shipper on the homepage by connecting to the website of the present system at his / her own terminal. You can apply for a quote.

In this case, the trader enters the user ID and password on the log-in screen and is authenticated.
Click. By this click, a list screen of the case information as shown in FIG. 9 is transmitted to the dealer terminal and displayed on the display of the dealer terminal. In this import / export project information bulletin board, the project code, scheduled port departure date (scheduled port entry date), destination (shipment destination), cargo storage area, item, packing style, quantity, weight / volume, solicitation deadline, and shipper comment Each line is displayed on a different line. Note that a desired portion of these pieces of information is obtained from the case information registered in the request information database and is displayed.

On the import / export case information bulletin board screen, a simple search can be performed, and a list of cases that match the search conditions can be displayed. Here, the import / export category specifying export or import and the designation of one or more of customs procedures, bonded warehouse, land transportation, marine transportation, cargo handling or insurance consignment business type are specified. It is possible to narrow down information. This designation is made by checking the corresponding item with a mouse. When a predetermined condition is specified and a "search start" button is clicked, a case that matches the condition is specified from the request information database, and the number of cases is transmitted to the trader terminal and displayed in a predetermined column. A list is displayed for a predetermined number of cases from the top. Then, by clicking "Search for the next case" on the screen, a list of the next case can be viewed.

Further, by clicking a "search condition setting" button on the screen or clicking "import / export case information search" on a predetermined menu screen, a more detailed search of the case information is enabled. I have. For example, a case information search condition setting screen as shown in FIG. 10 is transmitted to a trader terminal so that search conditions can be input. In the illustrated example, it is possible to narrow down by the business consignment range, the import / export category, the destination information, the domestic transport information, and the application acceptance period in the case information.
When a "search start" button is clicked after selecting or inputting a predetermined item, cases matching the conditions are extracted from the request information database and displayed in a list.

When the trader who sees the list display wants to view the details of the case, he or she can click the "Details" button corresponding to the case. When the detail button is clicked, the request information database is searched based on the case code, the case information of the case is acquired, transmitted to the company information, and displayed on the display.

In the case of this embodiment, a case information detailed display screen as shown in FIG. 11 (and the subsequent FIG. 12) is transmitted to the trader terminal and displayed on the display of the trader terminal. In the case of the example shown in the figure, the screen is displayed in a state where the predetermined column is filled in on a screen similar to the case information registration screen in which the shipper has registered the case information. That is, the data is displayed in a state where the data obtained from the request information database based on the case code is entered. If an application has been made for the case, the application status is displayed as to how many companies have made the application. This can be done by searching the application information database, calculating the number of pieces of application information of the applicable matter code, and displaying the calculated information.

As described above, after examining the contents of each case, a company that wishes to outsource the work for a specific case,
It is possible to approach the shipper by designating the commissioned business and the estimated amount. This can be done by clicking “Register Estimate” from the case information detail display screen or a predetermined menu screen. Thereby, a case estimate registration screen as shown in FIG. 13 is transmitted to the trader terminal and displayed on its display.

In the case estimate registration screen, the case code
In addition to the name, shipper code and name, input is made for the contracted work, estimated amount, application conditions, and applicant. Here, when the screen shifts from the case detail information display screen to the matter estimate registration screen, the matter code and the shipper code displayed in detail are automatically entered and displayed. In addition, for the services to be commissioned, items such as customs clearance procedures, bonded warehouse, land transportation, sea transportation, cargo handling, and insurance are displayed, so that the relevant fields can be checked with the mouse. As for the estimated amount, the user inputs the amount and specifies the currency unit and tax category. As application conditions, payment conditions, delivery date, estimated expiration date, and other comments can be input. Note that the payment condition is information such as month-end closing and cash payment, and the delivery date is a delivery date of completion of work. And
On this matter estimate registration screen, furthermore, the supplier code and name,
The name of the person in charge and the date and time of application (this is automatically set) are specified, and the application is made by clicking the “register” button on the screen.

When the "Register" button is clicked, the information input or specified on the case estimate registration screen is transmitted to the server, and the server receiving the information registers the application information in the application information database. . Along with this,
The server transmits a display screen to the effect that the registration of the application information has been accepted to the trader terminal and displays it. Further, the server individually notifies the application information to the shipper of the applied matter by e-mail. In addition, this email transmission searches a member information database based on the shipper code in application information,
The e-mail address of the shipper concerned is obtained, and mail transmission is executed based on the e-mail address. And after that,
In principle, the content will be packed between the parties by e-mail or the like.

In the above, a case has been described where information is transmitted from the shipper and the trader responds to the information. However, the present system can be adapted to transmit information from the trader to the shipper company.

For example, a shipping company first registers its own ship master information and its own movement information.
To register this information, the trader first uses his own terminal,
This can be done after connecting to the website of this system and inputting a user ID and password on a predetermined login screen and receiving authentication.

After the authentication, the trader first registers the ship master information. This can be done by clicking the item “Register Vessel Master Information” on a predetermined menu screen. When this selection is made, the server transmits a ship master information registration screen as shown in FIG. 14 to the trader terminal and displays it on the display of the trader terminal. Therefore, the trader (here, the shipping company) may input or designate the ship master information on the ship itself from his own terminal.

In the illustrated Vessel Master Information Registration screen, the Member Code / Name, Vessel Code / Vessel, Vessel Information, Nationality,
The port of registration, call sign, ship TEL, telex number, shipping company code (operator), owner (owner), gross tonnage, and net tonnage of loadable luggage can be registered. Here, the member code and the member name are automatically given based on the user ID at the time of login. Also, the ship code is assigned a unique code for each ship, and is displayed on the screen with a predetermined code attached. In addition, ship information includes LOA, DWT,
It is possible to input or specify the ship width, container classification, engine, shaft, bridge position, car cog gear.

After inputting or specifying the ship master information in this way, the “register” button on the screen is clicked. Then, the input vessel master information is transmitted to the server, and the server receiving the information registers the vessel master information in the request information database. In addition, a display to the effect that registration has been accepted is displayed on the trader terminal.

In the meantime, similarly to the case information of the vessel master information, if there is a change in the information after the registration of the vessel master information or if it is desired to cancel the registration, the information can be changed and the registration can be canceled. It has been.

The change or cancellation of the ship master information may be selected by clicking “change / cancel ship master information” on a predetermined menu screen after authentication on the login screen. Then, the server transmits a ship master information change / cancellation screen as shown in FIG. 15 to the shipper terminal and causes the display to be displayed on the display of the shipper terminal.

On this ship master information change / cancel screen, a registered ship is first specified. For example, based on the user ID at the time of login, a list of the ship code and the ship name of the ship master information by the user is displayed in the list box from the request information database. It is sufficient to specify the ship.

When the vessel is designated, the vessel master information relating to the vessel is obtained from the request information database based on the vessel code, and a screen similar to the vessel master information registration screen is displayed with a predetermined column filled. Is displayed.
Therefore, when the vessel master information is changed, it is sufficient to add and correct it. If you want to cancel the registration of the vessel master information, you can check the "Cancel" column in the processing category. In either case, by clicking the “Register” button at the end, the information of the change or cancellation is sent to the server. Based on the information, the server sends the ship information to the corresponding record in the request information database. Change or cancel master information. In addition, the server transmits a screen indicating that registration of change or cancellation of the ship master information has been received to the shipper terminal and causes the display to be displayed on the display.

The members of the vessel master information registered as described above can be browsed on the homepage. A member such as a shipper who wishes to view the vessel master information may enter a user ID and a password on a predetermined login screen and be authenticated, and then click on “display vessel master information” on a predetermined menu screen. Then, a ship master information display screen as shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted to the terminal and displayed on the display. This vessel master information display screen is the same screen as the vessel master information registration screen. Anyone wishing to view the vessel master information on this screen may specify the vessel code and vessel name. When this designation is received, the ship master information of the designated ship is acquired from the ship master information in the request information database, and the screen is displayed with the information added. In addition, when the display is shifted from the ship movement information detailed display screen described later, the master information of the ship during the movement information browsing is automatically displayed.

The shipping company that has registered the vessel master information registers the movement information about the vessel. Also in this case, the shipping company may click “register ship motion information” on a predetermined menu screen after being authenticated. When this selection is made, the server transmits a ship motion information registration screen as shown in FIG. 17 to the trader terminal and causes the display of the trader terminal to be displayed. Therefore, the shipping company can register by entering or designating vessel movement information on the vessel schedule, empty space, and the like from its own terminal.

In the illustrated vessel movement information registration screen, a vessel movement code, a member code, a vessel code, a vessel allocation number, V
It is possible to register OY number, empty space, previous port, domestic rotation, next port, and scheduled dock date.
Of these, the vessel movement information is unique to each vessel movement information, and is displayed in a state automatically attached with the display of this screen. In addition, the member code at the time of login is automatically added. In addition, the Vessel Code is the one assigned at the time of Vessel Master Information registration. When the vessel code is entered, vessel master information in the request information database is searched based on the vessel code,
The ship name is obtained from the master information of the relevant ship and displayed in a predetermined column. In the domestic rotation, the port name to be berthed in Japan is specified from the list box, and the berthing period is specified and specified.

After entering the vessel movement information, clicking the “Register” button on the screen transmits the vessel movement information to the server, and upon receiving the information, the server sends the vessel movement information to the request information for each vessel movement code. Register in the database. When the registration is accepted, the server transmits a screen indicating the fact to the trader terminal and displays the screen on the display.

It is also possible to change or cancel the ship movement information after registration. The change or cancellation of the vessel motion information can be selected by clicking “change / cancel vessel motion information” on a predetermined menu screen after authentication on the login screen. Then, the server returns to FIG.
The ship movement information change / cancel screen as shown in (1) is transmitted to the shipper terminal and displayed on the display of the shipper terminal.

On this vessel movement information change / cancel screen, first, a registered vessel is designated. For example, based on the user ID at the time of login, a list of vessel codes of vessel master information by the user from the request information database is displayed in a pull-down list box, so the shipping company can select a desired vessel from the box. You can specify it. Along with the designation of the vessel code, a vessel name corresponding to the vessel code is displayed.

When the vessel is designated, the vessel movement code relating to the vessel is obtained from the request information database based on the vessel code and displayed in the list box, so that the desired vessel movement information code can be designated. I just need.

When the vessel movement code is designated, the request information database is searched based on the vessel movement code, the corresponding vessel movement information is obtained, and a screen similar to the vessel movement information registration screen is displayed in a predetermined column. Is displayed in a state where is filled. Therefore, when the vessel movement information is changed, "change" may be checked as a processing category, and correction may be made in the desired column. If it is desired to cancel the registration of the vessel movement information, "cancel" may be checked as the processing category. In either case, by clicking the “Register” button at the end, the information of the change or cancellation is sent to the server. Based on the information, the server sends the ship information to the corresponding record in the request information database. Change or cancel the movement information. When the server receives the registration of the change or cancellation of the vessel motion information, the server transmits a screen indicating that to the shipper terminal and displays the screen on the display.

On the other hand, if the shipper wants to know the ship's schedule and empty space, he / she is authenticated on a predetermined log-in screen, and then clicks “Vessel Movement Information List” on a predetermined menu screen to specify it. I just need. The server that has received this selection signal transmits a list screen of the ship motion information as shown in FIG. 19 to the shipper terminal and causes the display of the shipper terminal to display the list screen. On this Vessel Movement / Departure Schedule Information List screen (bulletin board), the Vessel Movement Code, Shipping Company, Ship Name, Shipment Number, VOY Number, Destination, Loading / Unloading Port, ET
A (arrival date and time), ETD (departure date and time), and empty space are displayed in different lines for each vessel movement information. It should be noted that these pieces of information are obtained by displaying desired portions from the vessel motion information registered in the request information database.

By the way, after narrowing down the vessel motion information under a predetermined narrowing condition, only the information that meets the predetermined requirement can be displayed by a predetermined number. This narrowing may be performed by clicking a “search condition setting” button on the list screen or by clicking “vehicle movement information search” on a predetermined menu screen. When this selection is made, the server transmits, for example, a ship motion information search screen as shown in FIG. 20 to the shipper terminal, and accepts input of search conditions. In the illustrated example, it is possible to search by destination, loading / unloading port, ship type, and shipping company code (operator) in the vessel master information and vessel movement information. It should be noted that the destination, port name, and ship type are specified in the list box.

On the ship motion information search screen, after specifying a predetermined condition, a "search start" button is clicked. Then, the server receiving the search condition searches the vessel motion information in the request information database, specifies the vessel motion information that meets the condition, and displays the list.

When the shipper who has viewed the list view wants to view the details of the vessel movement information, he or she can click the "details" button corresponding to the information. When the detail button is clicked, the request information database is searched based on the ship movement code, the ship movement information of the ship movement code is obtained, transmitted to the shipper terminal, and displayed on the display.

In the case of the present embodiment, a ship movement information detailed display screen as shown in FIG. 21 is transmitted to the shipper terminal and displayed on the display of the shipper terminal. In the case of the illustrated example, the screen is displayed in a state in which predetermined fields are filled in on a screen similar to the vessel motion information registration screen in which the shipping company has registered the vessel motion information. That is, the data obtained from the request information database based on the vessel movement code is displayed in a state where the data is entered.

By clicking on the "Vessel Master Information Display" button on the Vessel Movement Information Detailed Display screen, the master information of the Vessel can be browsed. In other words, when "Vessel Master Information Display" is clicked,
The master information of the vessel in the request information database is searched based on the vessel code, the master information of the corresponding vessel is acquired, and, with the information added, the screen shifts to the vessel master information display screen as shown in FIG. become.

As described above, after examining the contents of each vessel and its motion information, the shipper who wants to outsource the business to a specific vessel requests the shipping company to estimate the cost of outsourcing. For example, a button of “(ship arrangement) estimate request” may be clicked from the vessel movement information detailed display screen or a predetermined menu screen. As a result, a ship arrangement quote request screen as shown in FIG. 22 is transmitted to the shipper terminal and displayed on its display.

On the ship arrangement quote request screen, the ship movement code, the quote request matter code / name, the client code, the estimate deadline, and the comment of the client are input. When the display is shifted from the vessel movement information detail display screen to the ship arrangement quote request screen, the vessel movement code displayed in detail is automatically entered and displayed. The requester code is displayed in a state where it is entered based on the user ID at the time of login. In addition, quote request matter code
The name is displayed with a unique name attached to each quote request. Then, by clicking on the "Request for Quote" button on the screen, an application for the vessel arrangement is made.

When the “Request for Quotation” button is clicked,
The information entered or specified on the ship arrangement quote request screen is transmitted to the server, and the server that receives the information
The application information is registered in the application information database. Along with this, the server transmits a display screen indicating that the registration of the application information has been received to the shipper terminal and causes the display screen to be displayed. In addition, the server notifies the shipping company of the applicant of the application by e-mail that the application for the arrangement of the vessel and the request for estimation have been made. This e-mail transmission is performed by searching the member information database based on the ship code, obtaining the e-mail address of the corresponding contractor (ship company), and transmitting the e-mail based on the e-mail address. Thereafter, in principle, the content is packed between the parties by e-mail or the like.

In the import / export integrated system of this embodiment, information can be exchanged using a bulletin board dedicated to members. In this case, after the user is authenticated on the predetermined login screen, a link collection to the home page of the member company may be created via the predetermined menu screen. For example, a list of member company names is created, and by clicking on the company name, a link to the company's homepage is made.

Next, an example of a case where an export business is performed in the above-mentioned integrated import / export system will be described. Taking the business talk between the export company (shipper) and the shipping company as an example, the export company (A) first writes the project information on a bulletin board on the web based on the export contract in order to secure space on the shipping service that matches the delivery date. Post it. For example, "Export shipper company (A) is xx
Every year xx month xx, we will export xx tons of goods ◎ ◎ to XX country □ port. For shipping companies participating in the quotation, please notify our dedicated bulletin board. ”

On the other hand, a plurality of shipping companies access the bulletin board of Kosha via this system and browse the information. Then, if it is possible to apply, the name of the ship, the ship allocation schedule, etc. are entered on the bulletin board of Kosha, and the intention of applying for an estimate is indicated.

On the other hand, Kosha issues an estimate request on the web to the shipping company that has indicated his intention. Then, the applicant shipping company replies the estimated price by a bulletin board of the company or an e-mail to the company. Then, Kosha selects the shipping company that seems to be the most favorable and negotiates a contract. When necessary, it is possible to request an estimate only from a specific shipping company. In this case, the shipping company may be clicked on the member company list screen to proceed with the negotiation.

On the other hand, the same applies to the case of import. For example,
The case where the import goods of the importing company (A) will arrive at the Japanese unloading port soon will be explained. In this case, the shipper company (A) must enter the date and time of arrival of the vessel on which the imported goods are loaded,
In order to confirm the port name etc. to the shipping company and to arrange the business after the arrival of the cargo, the bulletin board on the web will read, for example, "Imported cargo of importer company (A) xx tons is xx year xx month xx Usually, □
□ Arriving at the port, after customs clearance, the imported goods will be delivered to the XX Corporation △△ factory, all of the shipping cargo handling companies, cargo handling companies, warehousing companies, and transportation companies participating in the quote, please contact our dedicated bulletin board Please let me know. "

[0092] Then, each specialized trader who accesses the company's bulletin board via the present system and views the information, if applicable, sets the schedule and other conditions on the company's bulletin board and E-mail to the company.
Enter by e-mail to indicate your intention to apply for a quote.

On the other hand, Kosha issues an estimate request on the web to the specialized trader who has indicated the intention, and the applied specialty firm answers the estimated amount on a bulletin board or the like of Kosha. Kosha can then negotiate a contract by selecting the most qualified professionals. In this case as well, if necessary, Kosha can request a quotation only from a specific specialized trader.

In the above embodiment, the case where the shipper exchanges with the shipping company has been mainly described.
The same applies to companies other than shipping companies as well. However, the information exchanged is different as follows.

That is, in the case of a warehouse company, the trader information is divided into warehouse master information (corresponding to the vessel master information) and warehouse empty information (corresponding to the vessel movement information). The warehouse master information includes information on the warehouse itself, such as the location, equipment, and capacity of each warehouse, and the warehouse vacancy information includes information on the usage status of each warehouse, such as empty space during a predetermined period.

In the case of a land transportation company, the trader information is divided into route information (corresponding to the ship master information) and empty vehicle information (corresponding to the ship movement information). Then, the route information includes information related to vehicles and the like itself such as facilities and capacities of the company and vehicles, and operation routes, and the empty vehicle information includes:
The information includes an operation schedule of each vehicle and information on empty space during a predetermined period.

[0097] In the case of a customs broker, the trader information includes Otsunaka (master) information on the customs broker itself. In the case of a cargo handling company, the trader information includes cargo handling (master) information on the cargo handling company itself. Further, in the case of a non-life insurance company, the trader information includes insurance (master) information relating to the insurance contents and the insurance company itself.

According to the Internet import / export integration system of the above embodiment, the shipper company can freely, quickly and easily select a low-cost and efficient import / export-related company. In addition, the import / export-related companies provide the shipper with
An open bidding environment in which low-cost services can be actively proposed can be provided. Furthermore, information exchange and actual transactions can be performed between import-export-related companies. For example, when a customs clearance company (Otsunaka) performs trade operations on behalf of a shipper company, the customs clearance company may use the system as a shipper company.

Note that the integrated import / export system of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately changed. For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the server is provided with each means has been described, but an application server for member authentication, information registration, information disclosure, individual notification, etc., and member information, request information, application information, etc. Of course, it can be divided into a database server as information storage means for storing. It goes without saying that the exchange of e-mail between the server and the shipper terminal or the trader terminal can be performed via a mail server on the network.

Further, in the above embodiment, the request information database is divided into one for the case information and the other for the trader information,
Needless to say, the trader information can be further divided for each type of business, or for fixed information such as master information and for variable information such as movement information. The same applies to the application information database.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a shipping company, a warehousing company, a land transportation company, a customs broker, a cargo handling company, a non-life insurance company, and the like have been described. You may. When disclosing the request information, etc., the information can be disclosed anonymously, with the company name etc. hidden as appropriate.

[0102]

As described in detail above, according to the integrated import / export system of the present invention, the shipper company can easily and inexpensively perform the import / export business, and the import / export related companies can also execute the import / export business. Actively promote low-cost services.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of one embodiment of an import / export integration system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a log-in screen for using the import / export integrated system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a member registration application screen for using the import / export integrated system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen of a top page after logging in to the import / export integrated system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a case information registration screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a scroll of the case information registration screen of FIG. 5,
FIG.

FIG. 7: Change of case information in the import / export integrated system of FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of a cancellation screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the continuation of the case information change / cancel screen of FIG.

9 is a diagram showing an example of an import / export case information bulletin board screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a case information search condition setting screen in the import / export integrated system of FIG. 1;

11 is a diagram showing an example of a case information detailed display screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a view showing the continuation of the scroll of the case information detail display screen of FIG. 11;

13 is a diagram showing an example of a case estimate registration screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a ship master information registration screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

15 is a diagram showing an example of a ship master information change / cancel screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

16 is a diagram showing an example of a ship master information display screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a vessel motion information registration screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

18 is a diagram showing an example of a ship motion information change / cancel screen in the import / export integrated system of FIG. 1;

19 is a diagram showing an example of a vessel movement information list (vehicle movement information entry / exit schedule information list) screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

20 is a diagram showing an example of a ship movement information search screen in the integrated import / export system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed display screen of vessel motion information in the integrated import / export system of FIG. 1;

22 is a diagram showing an example of a ship arrangement quote request screen in the import / export integration system of FIG. 1;

[Description of Signs] 1 terminal 1A shipper terminal 1B trader terminal 2 network (Internet) 3 server 4 authentication means 5 request information registration means 6 application information registration means 7 request information disclosure means 8 application information disclosure means 9 member information storage means (member Information database) 10 Request information storage means (Request information database) 11 Application information storage means (Application information database)

Claims (6)

[Claims] Claims 1. An integrated import / export system, which is connectable via a network to a terminal of a shipper who intends to export or import and a terminal of a trader who performs various operations related to import / export, comprising: Request information registering means for receiving request information on freight and transportation of a specific matter from a terminal and registering the information in an information storage means; request information disclosure for obtaining the request information from the information storage means and disclosing the request information to a trader terminal Means, an application information registering means for receiving application information including the quote from a contractor terminal who wishes to outsource the work for a specific case, and, when the application information is received from the contractor terminal, the application information is transferred to the specific case. And an application information disclosing means for disclosing information to a shipper terminal. 2. The supplier includes at least one of a shipping company, a warehousing company, a land transport company, a customs broker, a cargo handling company, a non-life insurance company, and the like. Includes cargo information on the contents of cargo that you want to import and export, destination information on the location and timing of loading and unloading, domestic transportation information on various domestic operations and procedures, and outsourcing range information on the type of business you want to outsource. The integrated import / export system according to claim 1, wherein 3. An integrated import / export system that is connectable via a network to a terminal of a shipper who intends to export or import and a terminal of a trader who performs various operations related to import / export. Request information registering means for receiving request information relating to a business consignment request from a terminal and registering the request information in an information storage means; request information disclosure means for obtaining the request information from the information storage means and disclosing it to a shipper terminal; An application information registration means for receiving application information including a request for quote from a shipper terminal who wishes to outsource business, and an application for disclosing the application information to the corresponding trader terminal when receiving the application information from the shipper terminal 3. An integrated import / export system, comprising: an information disclosure unit; or the integrated import / export system according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The supplier includes one or more of a shipping company, a warehouse company, a land transportation company, a customs broker, a cargo handling company, a non-life insurance company, and the like. The request information includes information on the port entry / exit schedule and empty space of the ship. When the contractor is a warehouse company, the request information includes information on the empty space. In the case of a land transportation company, the request information includes information on the operation schedule and empty space of the vehicle. When the contractor is a customs broker, the request information includes information on contracting customs procedures. In the case where the contractor is a cargo handling company, the request information includes information on contracting for loading or unloading. When the contractor is a non-life insurance company, the request information includes information on contracting an insurance contract. The integrated import / export system according to claim 3, wherein the integrated information includes information on the import and export. 5. A member information storage unit in which information on a shipper and a supplier is registered, and registration of the request information by the request information registration unit, or registration of the request information prior to disclosure of the request information by the request information disclosure unit. The import / export integrated system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising authentication means for authenticating whether or not the shipper or trader who wants to browse is a legitimate member. 6. Registration of request information from a shipper terminal or a trader terminal by request information registration means, disclosure of request information to a trader terminal or a shipper terminal by request information disclosure means, and registration of request information from a trader terminal or a shipper terminal by application information registration means. The registration of the application information is performed using the Internet homepage, and the disclosure of the application information to the shipper terminal or the trader terminal is performed by e-mail addressed to the shipper or the trader. 5. The integrated import / export system according to any one of the preceding items.