Invoices raised from the container record
Storage days, handling, and special-container charges are calculated from what actually happened in the yard, not re-typed from registers.
ICD Management
Container depot software for African ports, ICDs, and CFS operators.
Depot work spans manifests, container handling, storage, dispatch, and billing. ICD Management is an SAP Business One add-on that brings these operational and billing workflows together for ports, inland container depots, and container freight stations across Africa and India.
For port, inland container depot, CFS, and empty depot teams in Africa and India
+91 99070 36906 · WhatsApp works from any country
What changes for your business
ICD Management in practice.
The container record drives the invoice: manifests, handling, storage days, customer tariffs, and empty-depot operations on SAP Business One, built for port, ICD, and CFS operators across Africa and India.
Customer tariffs applied consistently
Customer-group pricing, free periods, and slabs are configured once and applied to every container, which cuts disputes and revenue leakage.
Yard status the office can see
Gate-in, customs hold, released, and gate-out status are visible without calling the yard.
Empty depot handled the same way
Empty container receipt, storage, and dispatch documents are generated from the same system with the same billing rules.
Finance already connected
Because the add-on runs inside SAP Business One, invoices, receipts, and receivables post directly to the ledger in the currency your company runs on.
What it covers
What ICD Management covers
Six functional areas, all writing to the same container record inside SAP Business One. Tariffs, container types, and customs steps are configured to your depot during implementation.
Manifest and container intake
Upload manifests, process master and house bills of lading, and create the container records the rest of the depot works from.
- Manifest upload and management
- MBL and HBL processing
- Container tracking from gate-in
- Port and transit references
- Status updates as the container moves
Special container handling
Handling and documentation steps for the container types that need them, on the same record as everything else.
- Out-of-gauge (OOG)
- Dangerous goods (DG)
- Reefer monitoring references
- High cube
- General containers
Tariffs and billing
Customer-group pricing, free days, storage slabs, and handling charges configured once and applied to every container.
- Customer-group pricing
- Storage charge verification before invoicing
- One-click invoice generation
- Proforma and tax invoices
- Receivables posted in SAP Business One
Yard status and reporting
The office sees what the yard sees: container status, holds, dwell time, and charges building up.
- Live container status
- Customs hold and release status
- Dwell-time and storage reports
- Alerts on exceptions
- Operational and revenue reports
Empty container depot
Empty receipt, storage, and dispatch for shipping lines, with documents generated from the same rules as laden operations.
- Automatic storage calculation
- Instant dispatch documents
- Proforma invoice generation
- Tax invoice automation
- Container lifecycle record
Stuffing and destuffing
Cargo stuffing, destuffing, and loose-cargo handling recorded against the container and billed with the rest of the job.
- Stuffing management
- Destuffing operations
- Loose cargo handling
- Operational visibility
- Charges linked to the container
Built for African trade corridors
From the port gate to the inland depot invoice.
Depots serving Africa’s ports and the inland corridors behind them handle transit cargo, customs holds, and customer-specific tariffs every day. These are the workflows we scope first.
Each item is configured in SAP Business One and the add-on during implementation; integrations with port or customs systems are confirmed during discovery.
Port-to-ICD transit moves
Record the container leaving the port, the transit document reference, arrival at the inland depot, and the status at each step.
Customs and bonded status
Keep customs hold, bonded, and released status on the container record so the yard does not release what customs has not cleared.
Storage, demurrage, and handling tariffs
Configure free days, storage slabs, and handling charges by customer group and container type; verify charges before the invoice is raised.
Transit cargo to landlocked markets
Track containers moving onward to landlocked destinations with the corridor references your customers ask for.
Multi-currency invoicing
Invoice in the currency configured for your SAP Business One company, with exchange-rate handling for customers who settle in USD or a local currency.
Multiple yards under one company
Run several depots or CFS locations within one SAP Business One company with location-level stock, charges, and reporting.
An example workflow
How ICD Management fits into the working day
- 1
Start with the manifest
Manage manifest and container information for the incoming workload.
- 2
Follow handling and storage
Track container operations, including the handling requirements relevant to your depot.
- 3
Review charges and invoice
Apply customer-group pricing and verify storage charges as part of billing and invoicing.
The sequence, approvals, and handovers are adapted to your operation during discovery.
In the depot
Where the records come from.
Yard and gate operations
Gate-in, handling, and status updates recorded as they happen.
Container terminal
Container status and charges visible to the office in real time.
From manifest to invoice
Manifest upload, container handling, storage, and invoicing on one SAP Business One record.
Photographs show representative depot and terminal settings, not client facilities.
Decisions we agree in discovery
What shapes the scope, cost, and timeline.
These are answered with your documents before a proposal is written, so the quote reflects your business rather than a generic package.
- 01
Tariffs and customer groups
Your tariff sheet by customer group, container type, and service, including free days and storage slabs.
- 02
Container types and special handling
OOG, dangerous goods, reefer, high cube, and the handling and documentation each requires in your yard.
- 03
Transit and customs status
Port-to-depot transit references, customs hold and release steps, and bonded storage rules for your country.
- 04
Yards and locations
One depot or several, and how stock, charges, and reports are separated by location within one SAP Business One company.
- 05
Currency and tax
Invoicing currency, exchange-rate handling for customers who settle in USD or local currency, and the tax lines your invoices carry.
- 06
Integrations
Port community systems, weighbridges, gate systems, and customer portals are scoped with sample data before commitment.
How LITPL implements it
- Walkthrough of representative container journeys, including exceptions, using your tariff sheet and invoices
- SAP Business One company setup or review, plus configuration of the ICD Management add-on
- Tariff, customer-group, and container-type configuration with test calculations against approved invoices
- Migration of open containers, customers, and opening balances
- Training for gate, yard, billing, and finance users, recorded for shift staff
- Go-live support at the depot when needed and an agreed ongoing support arrangement
Proposals show licences, services, and support separately, in the currency you contract in.
Hosting, delivery, and support
How it runs, wherever you are.
On SAP Business One, cloud or on-premise
The add-on runs inside your SAP Business One company. Hosting near your users keeps the yard responsive; remote support reaches the system either way.
Remote-first delivery
Discovery, configuration, training, and support run over video calls, screen sharing, and WhatsApp in a working window that overlaps your day. On-site visits are arranged for go-live or plant and yard walkthroughs when they add value.
Support you can reach
WhatsApp is the fastest channel. Email and phone are answered Monday to Saturday in the agreed window; extended support windows are agreed per project.
Working hours in your time zone and the full delivery model are on the Where we work page.
Questions buyers ask
Before you shortlist ICD Management.
What makes a depot walkthrough useful?
Choose a representative container journey from arrival to dispatch. Include special handling, storage rules, and customer pricing so the discussion covers operational exceptions as well as the standard flow.
Do we need SAP Business One first?
ICD Management is an add-on to SAP Business One. If you do not have it yet, the implementation includes the SAP Business One company setup for finance, receivables, and inventory.
Can it invoice in USD and local currency?
Yes, within SAP Business One’s multi-currency setup. The invoicing currency, exchange-rate source, and settlement handling are agreed during discovery.
How are customs holds handled?
Customs and bonded status are kept on the container record so the yard cannot release what customs has not cleared. The exact steps follow your country’s procedure.
Can it connect to the port or customs systems?
Integration depends on what those systems expose. We review the available interfaces and sample data before scoping any connection.
Can we see references from other depots?
Client references are available on request during a demo. We do not publish client names without written permission.
Next step
Let’s discuss your real workflow.
Bring a sample manifest, tariff sheet, storage calculation, invoice, and details of your SAP Business One environment.
Working with businesses across Africa and India, with remote delivery and on-site visits when the project needs them.