KR100352283B1 - cyber forwarding system and method of managing freight information - Google Patents

Abstract

It is connected to shipper's computer terminal on-line, and schedule database file which stores information about schedule of freight transportation, logistics cost database file which stores information about logistics cost of cargo and shipping and transportation selected by shipper and selected by shipper. Logistics cost estimate database file containing the logistics cost estimates identified by the Freight Forwarder and NVOCC (hereinafter referred to as "carrier"); A shipper is provided with a cyber-forwarding system that includes an operator server consisting of a shipping application database file that stores the contents of the shipment application filed and confirmed by the carrier and a shipping-related database file that stores the bill of lading data and shipping-related information issued by the carrier. Shipping costs Yet it may have the opportunity to receive a better service and convenience while the carrier is not necessarily against the marketing of individual shippers reduce transportation-related marketing expenses.

Description

Cyber forwarding system and method of managing freight information}

The present invention relates to a cyberforwarding system, and more particularly, to a method and a forwarding system for providing information on cargo transportation and applying a cargo shipment application based on the information provided.

Shipment of cargo by ship or aircraft off-line is difficult for shippers and shippers to trade directly, so it is usually traded through a forwarder (Freight Forwarder or N.V.O.C.C). On the shipper's side, the forwarder replaces the complex international cargo distribution (if you are an exporter), and all documents and procedures (if you are an importer) related to the receipt of freight. Either you can concentrate on production and sales or get advice on the distribution and receipt of your cargo. In addition, forwarders can enjoy the benefits of “economies of scale” with the consignor by using the right of bargaining rights entrusted by multiple consignors to derive a more favorable rate from the carrier to the shipper against the backdrop of larger cargo volume. In addition, it is possible for the import and export company to choose the optimal transportation system according to the logistics cost burden or the completion of supply and demand for the integrated transport service while minimizing its own activities. On the other hand, rather than dealing with a large number of general shippers directly to the shipping company, by dealing with a few forwarders, it is possible to reduce the operating costs and secure stable transportation volume.

However, in order for a shipper to start a new deal with a forwarder, it is time-consuming and cumbersome, since it is necessary to obtain information about the carrier and then visit the contracting party's office to complete the freight delegation management contract. Even once a contract of carriage is concluded, information on freight transportation depends on the forwarder, so there is not enough data to determine the quality of service the shipper receives and it is difficult to obtain such data.

Meanwhile, information about freight transportation is also provided online through the Internet. By the way, most of them provide only the schedule of freight transportation means, and sites that provide information on logistics costs do not provide information on schedules.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for providing information on schedules and logistics costs of freight transport on-line and further to manage information about freight shipment applications and a system for implementing such methods.

1 is a schematic diagram of a cyber forwarding system according to the present invention

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the process of obtaining the cargo transport information and the cargo shipment application using the system of the present invention

3A is a diagram illustrating in detail the schedule query step of FIG.

Figure 3b is a view showing in detail the logistics cost inquiry step of FIG.

Figure 3c is a view showing in detail the logistics cost estimation step of FIG.

Figure 3d is a view showing in detail the step of creating and confirming the booking booking (booking) of Figure 2

Figure 3e is a diagram showing in detail the step of creating and confirming the shipping request (shipping request) of Figure 2 Figure 4 is a diagram showing the overall system configuration of the present invention

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

60: Schedule inquiry step 80: Logistics cost inquiry step

100: Logistics cost estimation step 120: Shipment booking and confirmation step

140: Confirmation and preparation of shipment application

To achieve the object of the present invention, a forwarding system includes a shipper's computer terminal and an operator server connected to the shipper's computer terminal via a predetermined network. The operator server includes a first storage means for storing information about a schedule of freight transportation, a second storage means for storing information about logistics cost of cargo, and a carrier (shipper or forwarder) requested by the shipper and selected by the shipper. A third storage means for storing the logistics cost estimates, a means for providing information of the cargo transportation means, and a fourth storage means for storing the shipment reservations requested by the shipper and confirmed by the shipper, and a shipment application for which the shipper applied and confirmed by the shipper. Means for executing a cargo shipment application contract consisting of a fifth storage means and a sixth storage means for storing data and shipping related information of bills of lading issued by the carrier. Wherein the first to sixth storage means has information on the schedule of ships and aircraft, the logistics cost of ships and aircraft, the request for estimating the logistics cost of ships and aircraft, the reservation of shipments and shipments of aircrafts, and the contents of the ships and aircrafts Included. In addition, the first storage means includes not only schedules of ships and aircraft, but also information on schedules by carrier and airline. On the other hand, the operator server further comprises a payment unit for payment of logistics costs with the shipper.

In another aspect, in order to achieve the object of the present invention, a freight transport information provision and cargo shipment application method through an on-line forwarding system includes a step in which a shipper's computer terminal accesses an operator server through a predetermined network; Retrieving information required for freight transportation from the stored freight transportation database file, and performing a freight transportation contract using a predetermined form stored in the operator server. In order to retrieve the freight information, the schedule of the means necessary for freight transportation is inquired, the logistics cost for freight transportation is inquired, and the logistics cost estimate requested by the shipper is sent to the carrier selected by the shipper for confirmation. The cargo reservation application confirms the shipment reservation requested by the shipper from the carrier, and the cargo shipment application confirms the contents of the shipment application requested by the shipper from the carrier. After the confirmation of the shipment application, a copy of the documents containing the bill of lading issued by the carrier and the shipping information will be sent to the shipper. After that, the shipper pays the logistics cost, and after the logistics cost settlement step, the operator server delivers the original documents including the bill of lading and shipping information to the shipper. In detail, the schedule inquiry selects one of a schedule inquiry target, that is, a ship and an aircraft, and inputs an inquiry condition to output an inquiry result. Likewise, the logistics cost inquiry for freight transportation is selected from the logistics cost inquiry target, that is, the logistics cost of the ship or the cost of the aircraft, and the logistics cost inquiry result is output when the logistics cost determination condition is input. Logistics cost estimate confirmation is notified by the shipper by completing the logistics cost estimate request and sending the completed logistics cost estimate request to the carrier. In the same way, the shipping reservation contents confirmation is also confirmed by the shipper to fill out the shipping reservation and send the shipping reservation to the carrier. Confirmation of the contents of the shipment application is also confirmed by the shipper by filling out the shipment application form and sending it to the carrier. In the above process, the carrier is sent and confirmed in the same way to the shipping company, if necessary.

1 is a schematic diagram of a forwarding system according to the present invention. The system operator may be a person who carries cargo with a ship or aircraft, and may be classified as a forwarder who does not have such a vehicle. In the following description, the present invention is described for the case where the system operator is the forwarder.

The shipper connects to the operator server of the forwarding system 10 via a computer 5 and a network. The system 10 is connected via a network or online via a carrier or a communication means, such as a fax, to carry the cargo.

The operator server of the system 10 includes a ship / aircraft schedule database file 13, which stores schedules of ships and aircraft, which are cargo transportation means, and a ship / aircraft logistics cost database file in which the market price logistics costs of ships and aircraft are stored. 11) is provided. The system 10 also includes a database file 9 which stores schedules for each vehicle owned or operating company (by ship or airline). In addition, the system 10 includes an estimate (ship / aircraft) database file (15) and a shipment reservation (ship / aircraft) database file (17) in which the contents of the request for quotation, the shipment reservation content, and the shipping application form entered by the shipper are stored. And a shipping application (ship / aircraft) database file 19. The logistics cost estimate database file 15 is composed of a ship estimate database file and an aircraft estimate database file, and the shipment reservation database file 17 is composed of a ship reservation database file and an aircraft reservation database file, and a shipment request database file 19 Consists of ship loading application database file and aircraft loading application database file. In addition, the system 10 performs the payment of the logistics costs with the shipper and the shipping document database file 21 which stores and manages the bill of lading and shipping related documents issued by the shipping company 30 to be transferred to the shipper after the cargo transportation and shipment. Logistics costs to include payment. On the other hand, payment of logistics costs can be performed offline, in this case, the logistics cost payment unit is not included in the system. The system operation manager delivers the original bill of lading and related documents to the shipper by offline quick service after the logistics cost payment is completed.

FIG. 2 illustrates a process of acquiring freight transport information using the system of FIG. 1 and further requesting shipment. FIGS. 3A to 3E show a schedule inquiry execution step 60 and a logistics cost inquiry step 80 of FIG. 2, respectively. , Logistics cost estimate step 100, shipping reservation preparation and confirmation step 120, shipping application preparation and confirmation step 140 is shown in detail.

The present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3A-3E. Shippers accessing the system are divided into existing customers who have already shipped cargo through a particular shipping company, when new shipping demands arise and new customers who want to transport cargo for the first time. In the following description, a case where a new customer connects to the system will be described.

When connected via the Internet (40), the operator server of the system asks whether the member, and in the case of a non-member, the shipper enters the personal information including ID (ID), password and join as a member. If you are a member, the operator server checks your ID and password. Next, if the shipper of the member is willing to inquire the schedule of the ship or aircraft that is a cargo transportation means, proceeds from step 50 to step 60. Referring to FIG. 3A, the schedule inquiry step includes receiving a selection of a schedule inquiry target (62), receiving a search condition of the search target (64), and displaying a result of performing a search according to the search condition (66). ) The schedule inquiry target receives the selected one of the ship and the aircraft. The search condition includes a method of receiving a selection of a particular carrier or an airline and a method of receiving a selection of all carriers or carriers, and includes information on the export / import status, the departure port, the arrival port, and the period. When receiving a search condition input, the departure and arrival ports may be primarily input of a selection about the region and a specific place name in that region. Inquiry results will be displayed at the scheduled departure date of the port of departure, the date of arrival of the port of unloading, the name of the ship, the clear name, the port number, the transport period, the container yard (CY) or the container freight station (CFS). Information about the unit and the like.

In step 70, it is received whether to query the logistics cost (market price) of the ship or aircraft, and if received to perform the inquiry proceeds to step 80. Logistics cost inquiry implementation step 80, as shown in Figure 3b, receiving the logistics cost inquiry target selection step 82 and receiving the logistics cost determination conditions (84) and the logistics inquired according to the above logistics cost determination conditions In operation 86, the market value of the cost is displayed. The targets for inquiring logistics costs are ships and aircraft, and the requirements for determining logistics costs include information on the port of loading, unloading port, time of shipment, type of cargo and quantity of cargo. The logistic cost inquiry result displays the market logistic cost corresponding to the section in which the freight is transported.

After the logistics cost inquiry, you can request a logistics cost estimate from the member. Estimation of the logistics cost proceeds in step 100. As shown in FIG. 3C, first, in step 102, the logistics cost estimation request information is input. The received logistics cost estimate request information is classified into whether it is a ship logistics cost or an aircraft logistics cost, and is temporarily stored in the corresponding logistics cost estimate database file 15. This stored content is transmitted to the carrier 30 in step 104. The transmission method is transmitted to the server of the carrier 30 through a mail server (not shown) embedded in the system 10 when the carrier is connected online. If you are not online, your request for quotation can be sent to the carrier via a means of communication such as fax. In the quotation request confirmation information input step 106, the quotation information (quote request confirmation information or quotation request approval information) of the shipping company regarding the contents of the quotation requested to the shipping company is transmitted back to the system 10. The quotation information is finally stored in the logistics cost estimate database file 15 and then transmitted to the shipper via a mail server. In the above, the shipper can obtain information about freight transportation, that is, information on transportation means and logistics costs.

On the other hand, the database of the logistics cost estimate is built in the operator server, if the logistics cost estimates in the database may be transmitted to the shipping company outside the system, so that the server can verify itself. In addition, even if the system operator is a carrier equipped with a transportation means, it is not necessary to transmit the contents of the logistics cost estimate to the shipping company and the contents of the logistics cost estimate can be confirmed in the system itself.

Next, the confirmation of the quotation from the shipper and may be requested to make a reservation for shipment in steps 110 and 120 or may receive the request for shipment information in steps 130 and 140. Shipment reservation creation and confirmation step 120, as shown in Figure 3d, the step of receiving the shipment reservation information 122, the step of transmitting the received shipment reservation information (124) and the step of receiving the shipment reservation confirmation information It consists of 126. Above, the ship reservation information includes the port of loading, the port of unloading, the name of the ship, the number of containers, the quantity of the container or the quantity and weight of cargo, the date, the container yard, the information about the shipper. The received shipment reservation information is classified as a ship logistics cost or an aircraft logistics cost, and then temporarily stored in the corresponding shipment reservation database file 17. This stored content is sent to the carrier 30 in step 124. The transmission method is transmitted to the server of the carrier 30 through a mail server (not shown) embedded in the system 10 when the carrier is connected online. If you are not online, your request will be sent to the shipping company via a fax or other means of communication. In step 126 of receiving the shipment reservation confirmation information, the confirmation information (approval information) of the shipping appointment requested to the shipping company is transmitted back to the system 10 and confirmed. Confirmed (approved) contents are finally stored in the shipment reservation application database file 17 and are then transmitted to the shipper through a mail server.

On the other hand, as in the logistics cost estimation step, if a database about the shipment reservation application is established in the operator server, and the contents of the shipment reservation application are in the database, the shipment reservation application is not transmitted to the shipping company outside the system, and the server itself You can check with In addition, even if the system operator is a carrier with a vehicle, the transmission of the shipment reservation request to the carrier is not necessary.

After the shipment reservation step or without the shipment reservation step, the shipper can receive the shipment request information in steps 130 and 140 from the shipper. As shown in FIG. 3E, the step of preparing and confirming the shipment application includes receiving shipment application information (142), transmitting the received shipment application information to the shipper (144) and shipment application confirmation information (shipment application approval information). ) Is input to step 146. The shipment application information includes information on the consignee, consignee, shipping port, unloading port, ship name, port order, cargo item, quantity and weight. The received loading application information is classified as related to the ship or the aircraft and is temporarily stored in the corresponding shipping application database file 19. This stored content is sent to the carrier 30 at step 144. The method of transmission is the same as described in step 124. In step 146 of receiving the shipment application confirmation information, the confirmation information (approval information) for the shipment application requested to the shipping company is transmitted back to the system 10 and confirmed. The confirmed contents are finally stored in the shipment request database file 19 and are then transmitted to the shipper through the mail server.

As in the shipping reservation application step, a database of shipping applications is established on the operator's server, and if the shipping request is present on the database, the shipping request is not transmitted to the shipping company outside the system, and the server checks itself. Can be. In addition, even if the system operator is a carrier with a means of transport, it is not necessary to transmit the contents of the shipping application to the carrier.

The operator of the system then transports the shipper's cargo on behalf of the shipper and ships it to the selected freight vehicle, that is, the ship or aircraft of the particular company. After shipment, documents of lading and ship-related information will be received by the carrier. In step 150, the contents and a copy of the document containing the bill of lading and shipping related information are stored in the shipping document database file 21, and the copy is transmitted to the shipper through a mail server online. Copies here include not only scanning copies but also electronically unsigned documents. On the other hand, the server of the system 10 may itself issue bills of lading to the shipper. The shipper then pays for the logistics. Logistics costs can be settled in cash and can be settled using purchase-only cards, intercompany credit cards, and Internet banking services. After payment of the logistics cost of the shipper is confirmed, the operator of the system 10 delivers the original document of the bill of lading and ship-related information to the shipper in a quick service offline.

On the other hand, shippers may use the system to track the shipments after shipment. That is, when inputting a condition of the schedule inquiry of step 60, a schedule may be selected for each carrier or airline. Next, if you enter the name and shipping name and shipping date of the ship that shipped the cargo, you can see the operation schedule of the vessel. Therefore, it is possible to check the current location of the cargo, the destination or the date of arrival or unscheduled port of arrival.

If the shipper is an existing customer, the client can proceed to the logistic cost inquiry and execution step (70, 80) without going through the schedule inquiry and execution step (50, 60) after connecting and after accessing the logistic cost without going through the inquiry and execution step. It is also possible to proceed directly to the logistics cost estimate request and execution step (90, 100). In addition, once the customer has logged out of the system 10 after accessing the transport schedule and logistical costs once connected again, as soon as the customer log in and create a shipping reservation step (110, 120) or a shipping application form and confirmation step Proceed to 130, 140.

In addition, the client receives an input regarding whether he / she wants to automatically receive an updated schedule and / or logistics cost from a customer who has shown intention to check the schedule and / or logistics cost, and if the customer is willing to receive the schedule and / or logistics cost, When the contents are changed, the contents are transmitted through the mail server. In addition, the system can be equipped with a member database that accepts shippers and carriers as members and manages information about them. This information includes members' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Contains information on the freight performance and, in the case of carriers, information on the transport of the requested cargo. In addition, the system may be provided with an inquiry log database for storing the contents of the schedule or logistics cost information of the transportation means when the shipper member inquires, and based on the inquiry information and the results of the freight transportation request on the member database The predicted freight forwarding demand information of the shippers may be received and stored, and the estimated information based on the transport demand information may be transmitted to the shippers who have inquired the transportation means by email, mail, or fax. The system of the present invention is constructed by integrating the process of managing the freight forwarding system and the freight forwarding information described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3A to 3E and the process of obtaining freight forwarding information and applying for freight shipment using the system of the present invention. 4 is shown. Shipper computers 4011, 4012 ... and carrier computers 4021, 4022 ... are connected to the forwarding system 403 of the present invention via a communication network such as the Internet. The shipper computers 4011, 4012 ... access the forwarding system 403 via the Internet, inquire about schedule information and logistics cost information, etc., and transmit or receive information related to shipment. Perform. The above carrier computers 4021, 4022 ... are connected to the forwarding system 403 via the Internet to transmit schedule information or logistics cost information of the vehicle, and receive or transmit information related to various shipments. do. Hereinafter, the components of the forwarding system 403 will be described in detail. First, the transceiver 4031 receives or transmits various information from the shipper computers 4011, 4012 ... and the carrier computers 4021, 4022 ... while maintaining a connection with the Internet. Perform. The vehicle information management unit 4032 receives or stores schedule information and logistics cost information of a vehicle from a carrier, and provides the information when requested by shipper computers 4011, 4012. Play a role. In addition, if a member who has shown intention to check the schedule and / or logistics cost is inputted whether or not he / she wants to automatically receive the updated schedule and / or logistics cost, the schedule and / or logistics cost details are provided if the customer is willing to receive it. When there is a change, the contents are transmitted to the member. The logistics cost estimation information management unit 4033 receives and stores request information on logistics cost estimates from shipper computers 4011 and 4012, and stores the request information to the carrier computers 4021 and 4022. After the transmission, and receives and stores the quotation information of the carrier again, and transmits the quotation information to the shipper computers (4011, 412 ...). Shipment billing information management unit 4034 receives and stores shipment reservation information or shipment request information from the shipper computers (4011, 412 ...) and stores these information to the carrier computer (4021, 4022 ...). After receiving the confirmation information (approval information) of the carrier regarding the shipment reservation or shipment request, and stores it and transmits it back to the shipper computers (4011, 412 ...). The shipping information management unit 4035 receives and stores the bill of lading, shipping related document information, logistics cost payment information, and the like, and ships computers 4011 and 412. It serves to provide the information to the. The member information management unit 4036 registers the shipper or the carrier as a member and receives the basic information (e-mail address, home address, telephone number, etc.) of the members and the freight transportation performance in the case of the shipper member, and the freight in the case of the carrier member. It performs a function of storing information on the performance of the transport. The inquiry information generation unit stores and manages the inquiry log when the shipper members look up the schedule information or the logistics cost information of the transportation means. The advance notification information providing unit 4038 provides the shipper's performance information stored and managed by the member information management unit 4036 and the inquiry log information stored and managed by the inquiry information generation unit 4037 to the forwarding system operator. It receives and stores the estimate information based on the freight transport demand predicted by the shipper or corresponding to the inquiry log information from the operator and serves to provide to the shipper. The input unit 4039 serves to receive necessary information from the system operator. Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can be written as a program that can be executed in a computer. And, it can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer for operating the program using a medium used in the computer. The media may be stored such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.) and carrier waves (e.g., transmission over the Internet). A medium is included. The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

By using the online freight transport information providing and shipping contract system according to the present invention, the cost of the carrier is not necessary offline marketing for each shipper. From the shipper's point of view, it is easy to get information on choosing a reliable carrier who can carry the cargo comfortably, relatively cheaply and safely, and judge the quality of the service he is receiving. Shippers can also maintain their credit in trade transactions by choosing reliable carriers.

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Transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting or receiving necessary information with the shipper computer or carrier computers via a predetermined communication network including the Internet; A vehicle information management unit which receives and stores schedule information and logistics cost information of the vehicle from the carrier computer through the transceiver, and transmits the schedule information and logistics cost information to the shipper computer through the transceiver; Receives and saves the logistics cost estimate request information from the shipper computer through the transceiver unit and transmits it to the carrier computer, and receives and stores the logistics cost estimate information corresponding to the logistics cost estimate information and transmits it to the shipper computer. Logistics cost estimation information management; On the basis of the schedule information and logistics cost information or logistics cost estimate information through the transceiver unit receives and stores the shipment reservation information or shipment request information for the cargo shipment from the shipper computer and transmits to the carrier computer, the transmitted information Shipment billing information management unit for receiving and storing the approval information from the carrier computer and transmits to the shipper computer; And And a shipment information management unit configured to receive and store actual shipment information corresponding to the approved shipment reservation information or shipment application information from the carrier computer through the transceiver. delete The method of claim 1, Member information management unit for storing the cargo freight record of the shipper; An inquiry information generation unit for generating and storing information about the inquiry career when the shipper accesses the forwarding system through the shipper computer and inquires the schedule information or logistics cost information of the vehicle; And Providing the information on the cargo transportation records and the career history to the system operator, and further receives a quote information based on the freight transportation demand corresponding to the inquiry history, and further comprises a prior notification information generation unit for transmitting the information to the shipper computer Forwarding system, characterized in that. According to claim 1, wherein the vehicle information management unit If the schedule information and the logistics cost information of the vehicle is changed, the shipper computer is provided with whether to be notified of the changed information, and if the shipper wants to be notified of the changed information, the schedule information and logistics cost information. If there is a change of the forwarding system further comprises a function for transmitting the changed information to the shipper computer. (a) receiving and managing schedule information and logistics cost information of a vehicle provided by a carrier from the carrier computer and transmitting the information to the shipper computer; (b) receive and store the logistics cost estimate request information from the shipper computer and transmit it to the carrier computer, and obtain and store the quotation information of the carrier corresponding to the logistics cost estimate request information from the carrier computer and store it; Transmitting to; (c) receiving and storing shipment reservation information or shipment request information for a cargo shipment from the shipper computer based on the schedule information and logistics cost information, and transmitting the information to the carrier computer; Receiving and storing from a carrier computer and transmitting to the shipper computer; (d) receiving and storing actual shipment information corresponding to the approved shipment reservation information or shipment application information from a carrier computer and storing the shipment information. delete The method of claim 5, wherein step (a) (a1) storing the cargo freight record of the shipper; (a2) generating and storing information on the inquiry career when the shipper accesses the forwarding system through the shipper computer and inquires schedule information or logistics cost information of the vehicle; (a3) providing information regarding the cargo transportation record and the inquiry career to a system operator, receiving and storing quotation information corresponding to the inquiry career, and transmitting the information to the shipper computer; How to manage freight information. The method of claim 5, wherein step (a) When the schedule information and the logistics cost information of the vehicle is changed, whether or not to be notified of the changed information is received from the shipper computer, and when the shipper wants to be notified of the changed information, the schedule information and the logistics cost information. If there is a change of the freight information management method further comprising the step of transmitting the changed information to the shipper computer. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete