Activity and Freight rates support two different types of rate configurations, Metric Rates and Product Rates.
Metric Rates support charges that are evaluated on consignment information, regardless of the type of product that has been added to the consignment.
For example, raise a charge based on the total weight of the consignment, or Tasks performed on a consignment (such as shrink wrapping), or a consignment charge such as an Order Fee.
Learn more about creating a charge for a metric rate.
A charge for a Metric Rate in Consignly
Product Rates support charges that are evaluated based on the product information added to the consignment. These rates can target information specific to products, such as targeting a certain product, or product group, or attributes, or a hazard class for example.
Additionally, with Product Rates, the Metric information for a product can be evaluated using Metric Conversions and Unit Conversions, allowing you to target a charge to a specific unit such as Pallets or Cartons.
Learn more about creating a charge for a product rate.
A charge for a Product Rate in Consignly. Note the additional Products card available in the charge.