Question
Can an agent be set up to be paid in different currencies for port costs in Booking and the Operations module?
Answer
Yes. This can be set up so port costs to a specific agent is paid in another currency than the default. Separate invoice items will be sent the Post Fixture modules in different currencies.
Note: It is also possible to change the currency in the Accounts Receivable module of the invocie port cost item, please see Accounts Receivable).
To set up payment in different currencies in Booking and Operations:
- Go to Modules > Booking and Operations > Booking and Operations.
- Select applicable vessel the By Vessel list. The vessel's details will display.
- Click applicable voyage in the Voyage List.
- In the Port Rotation tab click one of the voyage's port calls - highlighted in green.
- Click Details. The Port Call Browser module will open in a separate tab displaying the details for the specific port call.
- Click the Post Cost tab.
- Click Create New. An empty row will display in the upper tab field.
- Enter a unique invoice reference number in the row field under Invoice Reference.
- Enter applicable currency in the row field under Currency.
- Click Save. All changes will apply automatically.
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