Line Operator form

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Big Picture: This form is used in the process of creating vessel visits.

The Line Operator form enables you to add and edit a line operator. In addition, use the Line Operator form to assign agents, and set booking and storage rules, as well as define port restrictions for the selected line operator.

To add or edit a line operator:

In the Id field, enter an ID that uniquely identifies the line operator.

Specify optional information and any notes for the line operator.
Click Save.

You must save a new line operator before you can assign agents, set booking and storage rules, or specify port restrictions for the line operator.

The following table lists the various optional fields in the Line Operator form:

Field Label	Description
Master Organization	Select a master organization for the selected line operator. You can only select a master organization that exists at the current scope level. Use the Master Organization form to add a new master organization.
Name	Enter the name of the line operator.
Credit Status	Select one of the following credit status for the business entity: Cash Only Cash or check only On account credit customer The Credit Status determines whether the business entity can provide storage guarantee. In N4, only business entities with the On account credit customer credit status can provide storage guarantees.
SCAC Code	Enter the Standard Carrier Alpha Code for the line operator.
BIC Code	Enter the Bureau International des Containers et du Transport Code for the line operator. The SCAC and BIC codes are used to identify the line operator in EDI messages.
Is Operator	Select the check box if the line operator is also an equipment operator.
Is Owner	Select the check box if the line operator is also an equipment owner. Most line operators are both equipment operator and equipment owner.
Guarantee Limit	Enter the maximum amount the line operator can guarantee for a unit.
Contact Email Address	Enter the e-mail address for the line operator. N4 validates the email address format and accepts only the email addresses that are entered in the '[email protected]' format (for example: [email protected]). N4 does not accept an email address that: Does not contain the '@' symbol. Contains more than one '@' symbols. Contains a period (.) either at the start or at the end of the user name, or immediately following the '@' symbol. Contains any other letters or symbols except a-z, A-Z, 0-9, period (.), or underscore (_) in the user name. Contains any other letters or symbols except a-z, A-Z, or 0-9 in the company name (the string that follows the '@' symbol). Has a Domain name shorter than two characters (for example: [email protected]). Has a Domain name ending with a numeric domain identifier (for example: [email protected]). N4 allows you to use an apostrophe anywhere in the recipient's name in an email address, such as O'[email protected].
Contact Name	Enter the name of the contact person for the line operator.
Contact Address Line1	Enter the first line of the mailing address.
Contact Address Line2	Enter the second line of the mailing address.
Contact Address Line3	Enter the third line of the mailing address.
Contact City	Enter the mailing address city.
Contact Country	Select the country for the mailing address.
Contact State	Select the state for the mailing address. The lookup list displays the states defined for the selected country. To add a state, use the States tab in the Country form for the selected country.
Contact Mail Code	Enter the Mail/Zip code.
Contact Telephone	Enter the telephone number.
Contact Fax	Enter the Fax number.
Contact SMS	Enter the SMS number.
Contact Website URL	Enter the URL for the website of the line operator.
Notes	Enter any miscellaneous notes for the line operator.