Freight Carriers

Every shipping company you work with — FedEx, DHL, your own fleet — belongs in CifraHQ as a Freight Carrier. Once configured, Carriers appear as a selectable field on deliveries and bills, and freight charges flow directly to the correct GL expense account without manual Journal Entries.

Where to find it

Go to Master Data > Logistics > Freight Carriers.

How to create a Freight Carrier

1. Click New.
2. Enter a Code (e.g., FEDEX, DHL, OWN) and Name.
3. Save — the detail page opens.
4. On the detail page, fill in:
   • Account — the GL expense account where freight charges from this carrier are posted.
   • Currency — the billing currency this carrier Invoices you in.
   • SCAC — Standard Carrier Alpha Code, used in EDI and carrier integrations.
   • Contact Person, Phone, Email — carrier contact details for your team.
   • Default Charge — a pre-populated freight amount on new shipment documents; ideal when most shipments carry a consistent rate.
   • Default Insurance — a default insurance charge added alongside the freight charge.

Tips

• The Account field determines where freight costs land on your P&L. A dedicated Freight Expense account keeps logistics spending visible and separate from product costs.
• Default Charge cuts data-entry time when you have a standard rate agreement with a carrier — just confirm rather than re-type.
• Carriers appear as a selectable field on Sales Orders, Inventory Deliveries, and Warehouse Transfers.

Related: Freight Terms · Inventory Deliveries · Freight Carriers · Transfer Shipments · Shipping Terms · Sales Orders