Create a Port Location

Ideally, a port location should only exist as a property of a business area.

The following objects should exist within a port location: stock location, stockpile categories, FIFO stockpiles, LIFO stockpiles, WAG stockpiles, rail sidings, barge terminals and truck locations.

Security Note: You need the Allow location maintenance security right in the Supply Chain user group security rights group for this activity.

Activity Steps

1. Select the Supply Chain panel in the Solution Explorer.
2. Expand the Supply Chain » Business Areas node.
3. Right-click the business area and select New » Port Location from the menu.

   The Port Location displays.

4. Update the port location Name if required.
5. Complete the following fields as required.
   • Blend Templates—Select from the blend templates defined on the Supply Chain panel of the Solution Explorer. Assigned blend templates display:
     • In the Solution Explorer context menu for the port location and its stockpiles.
     • In the Blending screen when creating a blend for the port location or one of its stockpiles.
   • Loading Rate and unit selected from the Loading Rates units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor.
   • Shift Definition—Select from the shift definitions defined on the Supply Chain panel of the Solution Explorer.
   • Analyte Group—Select from the analyte groups defined on the Quality panel of the Solution Explorer.
   • Calendar—Select from the calendars defined in the Calendar Editor.
   • Default UOM—Select from the Mass units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor.
   • Default Basis—Select from the analyte measurement bases defined in the Basis Editor.
   • Description
6. Click Save.