The WaveBL platform uses Business Unit Cards (BUCs) to create digital agreements, electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs).
To issue an eBL, the Issuers need your BUC. The Issuers Connections feature manages the exchange of BUCs between all Issuers using the WaveBL platform.
When the Issuer status is "Connected," your BU is onboarded to the Issuer's system.
This article will guide you through the step-by-step process of managing the Issuers Connections to connect your BU with Issuers.
Note: Connection requests are initiated at the BU level. If you have multiple BUs on the WaveBL platform, each BU must initiate its connection request to the relevant Issuer.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Go to Network on the left Sidebar and select Issuers Connections.
- View the connection status for each Issuer (Connect / Connected / Pending / Rejected). The Connect button will only appear for Issuers not yet connected to your BU.
- Click Connect to send a connection request. The Issuer form will open.
- Fill in the "Connect to an Issuer" form with a previous BL number or Booking number related to that Issuer (this helps the Issuer identify you). Optionally, you can also add a note.
- Click Send to submit the request. An invitation will be sent to the Issuer.
- Once the Issuer approves your request:
- The Status will change to Connected.
- You will receive an email confirmation: "You’ve been approved."
Additional Notes
- If the status is Pending, clicking the Pending button will display the invitation code sent to that Issuer.
- You can follow the same process to connect with additional Issuers.
- To connect another Business Unit with the same Issuer or a different Issuer within your WaveBL account, select the relevant Business Unit and repeat the steps above.