Overview
This document will outline how you can obtain your Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ (formerly ReTrans Freight) Credentials required for ShipperHQ to pull the live rates associated with your Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ Account and how to connect those credentials to ShipperHQ.
Requirements
These are the credentials necessary in order to validate your account with ShipperHQ for real-time rating. If you already have an account with Kuehne+Nagel, contact your sales representative to obtain the following:
- A registered account with Kuehne+Nagel LTL
- Your User Name
- Your Client Code
Registering for Credentials
You will need to contact a Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ representative to set up an account. You can use the contact page to find a specific representative or call 1-800-426-8896.
Adding Kuehne+Nagel LTL+
Now that you have your credentials ready, use the steps below to set up Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ in ShipperHQ.
1. Log into your ShipperHQ account & navigate to the Advanced Features link on the left navigation menu.
2. Click to enable the LTL Advanced Feature.
3. Once LTL is enabled, navigate to the Carriers link on the left navigation menu.
4. Click + New to add a new carrier
5. Choose the Live Rate Carrier option
6. Use the Search Carriers option to search for Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ or scroll down to find Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ from the list of available carriers
7. Click Kuehne+Nagel LTL+
Adding Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ requires the LTL Freight advanced feature. You are prompted with the following steps if you do not have this feature enabled during installation:
- Click the toggle button to enable the LTL Freight feature
- Click the Continue button
8. Click to continue in connecting your carrier account to ShipperHQ.
Steps to Validate This Carrier
1. Enter the following credentials provided by Kuehne+Nagel LTL+
- Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ User Name
- Client Code
- Shipment Direction (Outbound, Inbound, or Drop)
2. Once these details have been entered, blick the Validate button to complete the validation process.
If validation is successful, click the toggle button to enable the Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ carrier.
3. Click the Configure This Carrier button if the validation process was successful.
4. Edit any settings for this carrier then click Save to complete the setup.
5. Your Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ Freight carrier is now enabled and ready for configuration.
Freight Shipping Configuration
Use any of the following links to configure your Kuehne+Nagel LTL+ Freight carrier:
- Setting Weight Thresholds for Oversized Carts
- How to Set Items that Must Ship Freight
- Setting Up Shipping Groups
Optional
Use any of the following links for more configuration options:
- Setting Up Shipping Rules
- How to Set Up Packing Rules
- How to Add a Surcharge/Handling Fee to a Carrier