# Create a shipment

Create a new shipment with orders, loads, and services.

## Required fields

- customer: Reference to the customer
- orders: At least one order with stops and mode

## What gets created

- Shipment record
- Order(s) with stops, freight, and charges
- Optionally: Load(s) and Service(s)

## Relationship to Quotes

If you have a Quote, use POST /quotes/{id}/convert-to-shipment instead.
Direct shipment creation is for cases without a quote.

Endpoint: POST /shipments
Version: 1.0.0
Security: BearerAuth

## Request fields (application/json):

  - `customer` (any, required)

  - `customerRep` (any)

  - `orders` (array, required)
    Orders to create (at least one required)

  - `orders.mode` (string, required)
    Transportation mode.
- TL: Full Truckload
- LTL: Less than Truckload
- AIR: Air freight
- OCEAN: Ocean freight
- RAIL: Rail freight
- INTERMODAL: Intermodal (multiple modes)
- DRAYAGE: Drayage/cartage
    Enum: "TL", "LTL", "AIR", "OCEAN", "RAIL", "INTERMODAL", "DRAYAGE"

  - `orders.stops` (array, required)
    At least origin and destination stops

  - `orders.stops.type` (string, required)
    Type of stop
    Enum: "PICKUP", "DELIVERY", "CROSS_DOCK"

  - `orders.stops.location` (any)

  - `orders.stops.address` (object)
    Address for ad-hoc stop (if no location reference)

  - `orders.stops.address.line1` (string, required)
    Primary street address line
    Example: "123 Main St"

  - `orders.stops.address.line2` (string)
    Secondary address line (suite, floor, etc.)
    Example: "Suite 400"

  - `orders.stops.address.city` (string, required)
    City name
    Example: "Chicago"

  - `orders.stops.address.country` (string, required)
    Country name or code
    Example: "USA"

  - `orders.stops.address.market` (string, required)
    Market or region identifier
    Example: "CHI"

  - `orders.stops.address.latitude` (string)
    Latitude coordinate
    Example: "41.8781"

  - `orders.stops.address.longitude` (string)
    Longitude coordinate
    Example: "-87.6298"

  - `orders.stops.address.isAirportOrAirbase` (boolean)
    Whether this location is an airport or airbase

  - `orders.stops.address.isConstructionOrUtilitySite` (boolean)
    Whether this location is a construction or utility site

  - `orders.stops.address.isSmartyValidated` (boolean)
    Whether address has been validated by SmartyStreets
    Example: true

  - `orders.stops.address.obeysDst` (boolean)
    Whether this location observes daylight saving time
    Example: true

  - `orders.stops.address.cityId` (string)
    Reference to standardized city record (internal use)

  - `orders.stops.requestedStartDate` (string)
    Requested start date for the stop

  - `orders.stops.requestedEndDate` (string)
    Requested end date for the stop

  - `orders.stops.requestedStartTime` (string)
    Requested start time (HH:MM format)

  - `orders.stops.requestedEndTime` (string)
    Requested end time (HH:MM format)

  - `orders.stops.appointmentRequired` (boolean)
    Whether an appointment is required

  - `orders.stops.notes` (string)
    Special instructions for the stop

  - `orders.freight` (object)
    Freight details for an order

  - `orders.freight.handlingUnitQuantity` (integer)
    Number of handling units

  - `orders.freight.handlingUnitType` (string)
    Type of handling unit
    Enum: "PALLET", "SKID", "CARTON", "CRATE", "DRUM", "BUNDLE", "ROLL", "BAG", "TOTE", "OTHER"

  - `orders.freight.weight` (number)
    Total weight in pounds

  - `orders.freight.volume` (number)
    Total volume in cubic feet

  - `orders.freight.length` (number)
    Length in inches

  - `orders.freight.width` (number)
    Width in inches

  - `orders.freight.height` (number)
    Height in inches

  - `orders.freight.commodityDescription` (string)
    Description of the commodity

  - `orders.freight.hazmat` (boolean)
    Whether freight is hazardous materials

  - `orders.freight.stackable` (boolean)
    Whether freight is stackable

  - `orders.equipment` (array)
    Equipment types required

  - `orders.references` (array)
    Reference numbers for the order

  - `orders.references.type` (string, required)
    Reference type (e.g., BOL_NUMBER, PO_NUMBER)

  - `orders.references.value` (string, required)
    Reference value

  - `orders.specialRequirements` (array)
    Special requirements (e.g., liftgate, team drivers)

  - `loads` (array)
    Optional loads to create

  - `loads.orderStopIds` (array)
    Order stop IDs to include in this load

  - `loads.carrier` (object)
    Initial carrier assignment

  - `loads.carrier.carrier` (any, required)

  - `loads.carrier.contact` (any)

  - `loads.carrier.charges` (array)

  - `loads.carrier.charges.chargeCode` (any, required)

  - `loads.carrier.charges.description` (string)

  - `loads.carrier.charges.amount` (number, required)

  - `loads.carrier.charges.quantity` (number)

  - `loads.carrier.driverName` (string)

  - `loads.carrier.driverPhone` (string)

  - `loads.carrier.truckNumber` (string)

  - `loads.carrier.trailerNumber` (string)

  - `services` (array)
    Optional services to create

  - `services.vendor` (any, required)

  - `services.vendorContact` (any)

  - `services.serviceType` (string, required)
    Type of service.
- DRAYAGE: Port/rail drayage
- CUSTOMS_CLEARANCE: Customs brokerage
- WAREHOUSING: Warehouse storage
- CROSS_DOCK: Cross-dock handling
- TRANSLOAD: Transloading service
- FUMIGATION: Cargo fumigation
- INSPECTION: Cargo inspection
- DOCUMENTATION: Documentation handling
- INSURANCE: Cargo insurance
- CARGO_HANDLING: General cargo handling
- OTHER: Other service type
    Enum: "DRAYAGE", "CUSTOMS_CLEARANCE", "WAREHOUSING", "CROSS_DOCK", "TRANSLOAD", "FUMIGATION", "INSPECTION", "DOCUMENTATION", "INSURANCE", "CARGO_HANDLING", "OTHER"

  - `services.scheduledDate` (string)

  - `services.referenceNumber` (string)

## Response 201 fields (application/json):

  - `id` (string, required)
    Example: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

  - `key` (string, required)
    Human-readable shipment ID (e.g., "SHP-12345")
    Example: "SHP-12345"

  - `status` (string, required)
    Current status of the shipment lifecycle.

Pre-transit:
- DRAFT: Shipment being created
- TENDER_PENDING: Awaiting carrier tender acceptance
- TENDER_REJECTED: Carrier rejected the tender
- ON_HOLD: Shipment temporarily paused
- PLANNING: Being planned/scheduled
- SELECTED: Carrier selected
- BOOKED: Carrier confirmed booking
- DISPATCHED: Dispatched to carrier

In-transit:
- LOADING: Loading at pickup
- PICKED_UP: Picked up
- IN_TRANSIT: In transit
- UNLOADING: Unloading at delivery
- ARRIVED_AT_DELIVERY_TERMINAL: At delivery terminal (LTL)
- OUT_FOR_DELIVERY: Out for final delivery

Final:
- DELIVERED: Delivered
- CANCELED: Canceled
    Enum: "DRAFT", "TENDER_PENDING", "ON_HOLD", "PLANNING", "SELECTED", "BOOKED", "DISPATCHED", "LOADING", "PICKED_UP", "IN_TRANSIT", "UNLOADING", "ARRIVED_AT_DELIVERY_TERMINAL", "OUT_FOR_DELIVERY", "DELIVERED", "CANCELED", "TENDER_REJECTED"

  - `customer` (object)
    Enhanced reference to a customer resource (returned in responses).
Includes full customer details in addition to id/key.

Note: Does NOT include nested references (paymentTerm, contacts, etc.) to prevent recursion.
Maximum nesting depth: 1 level.

  - `customer.id` (string, required)
    Customer UUID
    Example: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

  - `customer.key` (string,null)
    Client-defined reference ID if set
    Example: "ERP-CUSTOMER-ACME"

  - `customer.name` (string, required)
    Customer company name
    Example: "Acme Manufacturing Corp"

  - `customer.friendlyId` (string, required)
    Human-readable customer identifier
    Example: "A123456"

  - `customer.status` (string, required)
    Customer status
    Enum: "PROSPECT", "ACTIVE", "INACTIVE", "CHURNED"

  - `customer.phoneNumber` (string,null)
    Primary phone number
    Example: "+1-555-123-4567"

  - `customer.website` (string,null)
    Customer website URL
    Example: "https://acme-manufacturing.com"

  - `customer.createdAt` (string, required)
    When the customer was created
    Example: "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"

  - `customer.updatedAt` (string, required)
    When the customer was last updated
    Example: "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"

  - `customer.deletedAt` (string,null)
    When the customer was soft deleted (null if active)

  - `customerRep` (object)
    Customer representative

  - `customerRep.id` (string, required)
    User UUID
    Example: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

  - `customerRep.email` (string, required)
    User's email address
    Example: "john.doe@example.com"

  - `customerRep.name` (string,null)
    User's full name
    Example: "John Doe"

  - `customerRep.phone` (string,null)
    User's phone number
    Example: "+1-555-123-4567"

  - `customerRep.phoneExt` (string,null)
    Phone extension
    Example: "123"

  - `customerRep.status` (string, required)
    User account status
    Enum: "PENDING", "ACTIVE", "INACTIVE"

  - `customerRep.avatarId` (string,null)
    Profile avatar document ID
    Example: "7c9e6679-7425-40de-944b-e07fc1f90ae7"

  - `customerRep.createdAt` (string, required)
    When the user was created
    Example: "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"

  - `customerRep.updatedAt` (string, required)
    When the user was last updated
    Example: "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"

  - `customerRep.deletedAt` (string,null)
    When the user was soft deleted (null if active)

  - `orders` (array)
    Orders in this shipment

  - `orders.key` (string,null)
    Friendly order ID

  - `orders.mode` (string)
    Transportation mode.
- TL: Full Truckload
- LTL: Less than Truckload
- AIR: Air freight
- OCEAN: Ocean freight
- RAIL: Rail freight
- INTERMODAL: Intermodal (multiple modes)
- DRAYAGE: Drayage/cartage
    Enum: "TL", "LTL", "AIR", "OCEAN", "RAIL", "INTERMODAL", "DRAYAGE"

  - `orders.billingStatus` (string)
    Billing status for the order (AR side).
- DOCS_NEEDED: Waiting for delivery documents
- NOT_READY_TO_INVOICE: Not ready to invoice
- READY_TO_INVOICE: Ready to generate invoice
- INVOICED: Invoice generated and sent
- PARTIALLY_PAID: Partial payment received
- PAID: Fully paid
    Enum: "DOCS_NEEDED", "NOT_READY_TO_INVOICE", "READY_TO_INVOICE", "INVOICED", "PARTIALLY_PAID", "PAID"

  - `orders.stops` (array)
    Flattened stops array

  - `orders.stops.type` (string)
    Enum: "PICKUP", "DELIVERY", "CROSS_DOCK"

  - `orders.stops.sequence` (integer)
    Stop order in the route

  - `orders.stops.location` (object)
    Reference to another resource (returned in responses)

  - `orders.stops.location.id` (string, required)
    Resource UUID

  - `orders.stops.address` (object)
    Physical address/location details (nested, without id).

This is an embedded object representing a Location record. The id is managed
internally and not exposed in the API.

  - `orders.stops.address.line1` (string, required)
    Primary street address line
    Example: "123 Main St"

  - `orders.stops.address.line2` (string,null)
    Secondary address line (suite, floor, etc.)
    Example: "Suite 400"

  - `orders.stops.address.city` (string, required)
    City name
    Example: "Chicago"

  - `orders.stops.address.country` (string, required)
    Country name or code
    Example: "USA"

  - `orders.stops.address.market` (string, required)
    Market or region identifier
    Example: "CHI"

  - `orders.stops.address.latitude` (string,null)
    Latitude coordinate
    Example: "41.8781"

  - `orders.stops.address.longitude` (string,null)
    Longitude coordinate
    Example: "-87.6298"

  - `orders.stops.address.isAirportOrAirbase` (boolean, required)
    Whether this location is an airport or airbase

  - `orders.stops.address.isConstructionOrUtilitySite` (boolean, required)
    Whether this location is a construction or utility site

  - `orders.stops.address.isSmartyValidated` (boolean, required)
    Whether address has been validated by SmartyStreets
    Example: true

  - `orders.stops.address.obeysDst` (boolean, required)
    Whether this location observes daylight saving time
    Example: true

  - `orders.stops.address.cityId` (string,null)
    Reference to standardized city record (internal use)

  - `orders.stops.requestedStartDate` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.requestedEndDate` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.requestedStartTime` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.requestedEndTime` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.actualArrival` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.actualDeparture` (string,null)

  - `orders.stops.appointmentRequired` (boolean)

  - `orders.stops.notes` (string,null)

  - `orders.freight` (object)

  - `orders.freight.handlingUnitQuantity` (integer,null)

  - `orders.freight.handlingUnitType` (string,null)

  - `orders.freight.weight` (number,null)
    Weight in pounds

  - `orders.freight.volume` (number,null)
    Volume in cubic feet

  - `orders.freight.length` (number,null)

  - `orders.freight.width` (number,null)

  - `orders.freight.height` (number,null)

  - `orders.freight.commodityDescription` (string,null)

  - `orders.freight.hazmat` (boolean)

  - `orders.freight.stackable` (boolean)

  - `orders.references` (array)

  - `orders.references.type` (string)
    Reference type (e.g., BOL_NUMBER)

  - `orders.references.value` (string)
    Reference value

  - `orders.charges` (array)

  - `orders.charges.chargeCode` (object)
    Reference to another resource (returned in responses)

  - `orders.charges.description` (string,null)

  - `orders.charges.amount` (number)

  - `orders.charges.quantity` (number)

  - `orders.charges.rate` (number,null)

  - `orders.equipment` (array)
    Example: [{"id":"550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000","key":"ERP-USER-12345"}]

  - `orders.specialRequirements` (array)
    Example: [{"id":"550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000","key":"ERP-USER-12345"}]

  - `orders.mileage` (number,null)

  - `orders.totalRevenue` (number,null)
    Sum of all charges

  - `orders.createdAt` (string)

  - `orders.updatedAt` (string,null)

  - `loads` (array)
    Loads for carrier execution

  - `loads.key` (string,null)

  - `loads.carriers` (array)
    Flattened carriers array

  - `loads.carriers.carrier` (object)
    Enhanced reference to a carrier resource (returned in responses).
Includes full carrier details in addition to id/key.

Note: Does NOT include nested references (contacts, etc.) to prevent recursion.
Maximum nesting depth: 1 level.

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.id` (string, required)
    Carrier UUID
    Example: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.name` (string, required)
    Carrier company name
    Example: "Swift Transportation"

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.email` (string,null)
    Primary email address
    Example: "dispatch@swifttrans.com"

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.createdAt` (string, required)
    When the carrier was created
    Example: "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.updatedAt` (string, required)
    When the carrier was last updated
    Example: "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"

  - `loads.carriers.carrier.deletedAt` (string,null)
    When the carrier was soft deleted (null if active)

  - `loads.carriers.status` (string)
    Enum: "ACTIVE", "TONU", "BOUNCED"

  - `loads.carriers.bookedAt` (string,null)

  - `loads.carriers.dispatchedAt` (string,null)

  - `loads.carriers.totalCost` (number,null)

  - `services` (array)
    Vended services

  - `services.vendor` (object)
    Enhanced reference to a vendor profile.
Includes full vendor details in addition to id/key.

  - `services.vendor.id` (string, required)
    Vendor UUID
    Example: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

  - `services.vendor.friendlyId` (string, required)
    Human-readable vendor identifier
    Example: "V123456"

  - `services.vendor.name` (string, required)
    Vendor legal name
    Example: "ABC Warehouse Services"

  - `services.vendor.phone` (string,null)
    Primary phone number
    Example: "+1-555-123-4567"

  - `services.vendor.status` (string,null)
    Vendor status
    Example: "ACTIVE"

  - `services.vendor.currency` (string,null)
    Preferred currency code (ISO 4217)
    Example: "USD"

  - `services.vendor.createdAt` (string, required)
    When the vendor was created
    Example: "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"

  - `services.vendor.updatedAt` (string, required)
    When the vendor was last updated
    Example: "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z"

  - `services.serviceType` (string)

  - `services.cost` (number,null)

  - `totalRevenue` (number,null)
    Sum of all order charges

  - `totalCost` (number,null)
    Sum of all load and service costs

  - `margin` (number,null)
    Revenue minus cost

  - `marginPercent` (number,null)
    Margin as percentage of revenue

  - `deliveredAt` (string,null)

## Response 400 fields (application/json):

  - `error` (string, required)
    Error code

  - `message` (string, required)
    Human-readable error message

## Response 401 fields (application/json):

  - `error` (string, required)
    Error code

  - `message` (string, required)
    Human-readable error message

## Response 422 fields (application/json):

  - `error` (string, required)
    Error code
    Example: "validation_error"

  - `message` (string, required)
    Human-readable error message

  - `details` (array, required)
    Validation error details

  - `details.field` (string, required)
    Field name that failed validation

  - `details.message` (string, required)
    Validation error message