# New Booking Flow Part 1- Create a Shipment

Written by [Bonita Fowlersmith](https://help.shippabo.com/authors/1290282)

Updated at July 27th, 2024

## Table of Contents

[Video Guide on how to Create a Shipment:](https://help.shippabo.com/en_US/quoting-booking/new-booking-flow-part-1-create-a-shipment#video-guide-on-how-to-create-a-shipment-1)  
[Step by Step Guide on how to Create a Shipment:](https://help.shippabo.com/en_US/quoting-booking/new-booking-flow-part-1-create-a-shipment#step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-create-a-shipment-2)  
[Step 1: Rate Request](https://help.shippabo.com/en_US/quoting-booking/new-booking-flow-part-1-create-a-shipment#step-1-rate-request-3)  
[Step 2: Shipment Information](https://help.shippabo.com/en_US/quoting-booking/new-booking-flow-part-1-create-a-shipment#step-2-shipment-information-4)

Within the Shippabo platform, you can effortlessly initiate shipments with our enhanced booking workflow. In this guide, we will overview the steps to create a standalone shipment request.

### Video Guide on how to Create a Shipment:

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### Step by Step Guide on how to Create a Shipment:

The create a shipment option allows you to create a shipment from lanes not available on your rate sheet.

#### Step 1: Rate Request

You'll be prompted to enter some basic details for your shipment, such as:

**Origin:** Shipper & Port of Loading

**Destination:** Consignee & Port of Discharge

**Loads:** Ocean or Air Freight, Cargo Details

**Goods:** Cargo Ready Date, HTS Code, and Any other relevant details

Once you've entered all of the needed information, press **Continue**.

#### Step 2: Shipment Information

You'll now be prompted to confirm if you have any additional information for your shipment, such as Incoterms, Pickup and delivery locations, Preferred delivery window, etc.

Once you've made your selections, press **Submit Request!**

You'll now see a notice letting you know that you've successfully created your shipment request.

Your shipment will be assigned a Shippabo ID number, and will appear on your screen within the **Shipment Requests** section.

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