The Billing Module provides a centralized view of all billing-related information for your shipments. It helps you track charges, invoices, claim statuses, and more with ease, ensuring transparency and accuracy in your billing.
How to Navigate to the Billing module ?
You can visit the Billing Page in a few easy steps:
- First, you must log in to https://my.ithinklogistics.com by entering your login details.
- Once you Log In, the iThink Logistics Dashboard will be displayed.
- To access the International Section, click on the Header Menu Dropdown and select “International.”
- On the left side of the iThink Logistics dashboard, click on the Billing Option.
- After selecting Billing, you'll see multiple tabs, each representing a different aspect of your billing details.
How many tabs are there in the Billing Module ?
The Billing Module is designed to provide you with an organized view of all billing-related information for their shipments. It contains 3 tabs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the billing process. Below is a detailed overview of each tab:
- Shipping Charges: This tab provides detailed information about shipping charges applied to each shipment. You can view individual charges and shipping fees for each order, which helps in verifying and reconciling costs associated with shipments.
- Bill Summary: The Bill Summary tab provides an overview of all invoices.It includes details such as invoice numbers, due dates, amounts due, and payment statuses. This information is crucial for tracking outstanding invoices and making timely payments.
- Credit Receipt : This tab displays all credit notes generated, along with their current status and the type of credit note, such as lost credit note, freight, etc.
Where can I view my Shipping Charges ?
Under the Billing tab you will find the Shipping Charges tab, where you can view shipping charges details.
Here you can View details such as :
- Order ID : Unique identification number for the order.
- Shipping AWB : The airway bill number associated with the shipment.
- Invoice No : The invoice number that includes this AWB's shipping charges.
- Invoice Date : The date when the invoice containing the AWB was generated.
- Order Date : The date when the order was placed on the platform.
- Status : The current status of the order (e.g., Delivered, In Transit, Canceled).
- Zone : The shipping zone assigned to the shipment based on the origin and destination.
- Billing Weight : The chargeable weight used for calculating the shipping charges.
- Total Freight Charge : The total shipping cost applied to the order, including base freight charges and any applicable surcharges.
What is Invoice and UnInvoiced In Shipping Charges Tab ?
The Shipping Charges tab categorizes orders into two sections:
- Invoiced : Orders for which an invoice has been generated, and the shipping charges have been added to the invoice.
- Uninvoiced : Orders where shipping charges have been applied, but the invoice has not yet been raised.
Note: The shipping charges may differ from the actual weight due to volumetric weight calculations, which take into account the size of the package rather than just its physical weight.
- You can switch between these two views by clicking on the toggle button, allowing you to easily track both invoiced and uninvoiced shipping charges.
How Can I Export Shipping Charges Details ?
You can export the Shipping Charges data by clicking on the Export button above the table.
Where can I view my Bill Summary (Invoice details) details ?
Under the Billing tab you will find the Bill Summary tab, where you can view the details.
Here you can view details such as :
- Invoice ID : A unique identification number assigned to each invoice for easy tracking.
- Invoice Type : Specifies the type of invoice, such as Freight Invoice or VAS (Value - Added Services) Invoice.
- Invoice Date : The date when the invoice was generated in the system.
- Due Date : The last date for invoice payment.
- Invoice Amount : The total amount billed for the shipments and services included in the invoice.
- Paid Amount : The amount already paid against the invoice, helping track pending dues.
- COD Adjusted : The Cash on Delivery (COD) amount that has been adjusted against the invoice to reduce outstanding payments.
- Credit Note : Any credit note issued and applied to the invoice as a discount or adjustment.
- Amount Received : The actual payment received for the invoice, reflecting completed transactions.
- Wallet Adjusted : The amount automatically deducted from your wallet balance to settle the invoice.
- TDS : Any Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable as per tax regulations.
- Outstanding : The remaining unpaid balance on the invoice after all adjustments and payments.
- Status : The current status of the invoice, such as Paid, Unpaid, or Partially Paid, indicating the payment progress.
How many different types of Invoice are there ?
There are three different types of invoices available in the Billing Module, each representing different charges and services. Below is a brief explanation of each:
- Freight Invoice : This invoice covers shipping or freight charges applied to your shipments.
- Insurance Invoice : Covers insurance charges for shipments that have opted for shipment protection or coverage against loss or damage.
- Post Shipment Surcharges : Covers additional charges applied after shipment dispatch.
How Can I Export Bill Summary Details ?
You can export the Bill Summary data by clicking on the Export button above the table.
What More Actions Can I Perform in Bill Summary Details?
In the Bill Summary Details section, you can perform additional actions from the Action column on the right side of the table.
The available options are:
- Download : You can download detailed information of the invoice by exporting the data into an Excel sheet for easier analysis and record-keeping.
- Invoice Details : Clicking this option allows you to view the full invoice details.
- Print : You can print the invoice directly from this section for offline reference or documentation purposes.
Where can I view my Credit Receipt details ?
Under the Billing tab you will find the Credit Receipt tab, where you can view the details.
Here you can view details such as :
- CN No : A unique Credit Note (CN) number assigned for tracking.
- CN Date : The date on which the credit note was generated.
- CN Generated : The total credit note amount issued for adjustments or refunds.
- CN Available : The remaining balance of the credit note that is yet to be utilized.
- CN Utilized : The portion of the credit note that has been used against invoices.
- CN Type : Specifies the type of credit note, such as Lost Shipment, Freight Adjustment.
- CN Status : Indicates the current status of the credit note, such as Claim or Uncliam.
How Can I Export Credit Receipt Details ?
You can export the credit receipt data by clicking on the Export button above the table.
What More Actions Can I Perform in Credit Receipt Details?
In the Credit Receipt details section, you can perform additional actions from the Action column on the right side of the table.
The available options are:
- Print : You can print the credit note invoice directly from this section for offline reference, documentation, or reconciliation purposes.