Rhenus Shipment Setup
Central setup page for the Rhenus Freight Logistics Connector. This is where Azure Function/SFTP credentials, Rhenus configuration, shipper address, and default settings for LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments in BORD512 format are configured.
Opening the Page
- Via search: Rhenus Shipment Setup
- Via the merchantCENTRAL Dashboard → Shipping Providers → Rhenus
Fields
Azure Function
Credentials for the Azure Function that serves as middleware for the SFTP upload.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Azure Function URL | URL of the Azure Function for SFTP file transfer |
| Azure Function Key | API key of the Azure Function (masked) |
Middleware Architecture
Since Business Central (SaaS) does not have direct SFTP access, an Azure Function is used as middleware. The BORD512 file is sent via HTTP to the Azure Function, which then forwards it via SFTP to the Rhenus server.
SFTP Connection
Connection details for the Rhenus SFTP server (passed to the Azure Function).
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| SFTP Host | Hostname of the Rhenus SFTP server |
| SFTP Port | Port of the SFTP server (default: 22) |
| SFTP Username | SFTP username |
| SFTP Password | SFTP password (masked) |
| SFTP Remote Path | Target directory on the SFTP server for the BORD512 files |
Rhenus Configuration
Rhenus-specific configuration for the BORD512 format.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Customer Code | Rhenus customer number (used in the BORD512 A00 record) |
| Partner Code | Rhenus partner code |
| File Format Version | Version of the BORD512 format |
Shipper Address
Shipper address for all Rhenus shipments.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Shipper Name | Name of the shipper (line 1) |
| Shipper Name 2 | Additional shipper name (line 2) |
| Shipper Street | Street of the shipper |
| Shipper Post Code | Postal code of the shipper |
| Shipper City | City of the shipper |
| Shipper Country Code | Country code (ISO alpha-2, e.g. DE) |
| Shipper Customer No. | Shipper's customer number at Rhenus |
| Shipper Contact Name | Contact person at the shipper |
| Shipper Phone | Phone number of the shipper |
| Shipper Email | Email address of the shipper |
Default Settings
Default values for shipment creation.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Service Type | Default service type: Standard (Standard Freight), Express (Express Freight), Fix (Fixed Delivery) |
| Default Package Type | Default package type: FP (Flat Pallet), EP (Euro Pallet), HP (Half Pallet), KO (Collo), PA (Parcel), KA (Carton), GI (Gitterbox), CO (Container) |
| Default Weight (kg) | Default weight in kilograms |
| Generate Label Report | Generate a document printout (waybill) for each shipment |
| File Name Pattern | Pattern for the BORD512 file name |
| Next File No. | Next sequential file number (automatically incremented) |
Advanced
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Sandbox Mode | Enables test mode (files are not transmitted to Rhenus) |
Status
Current status information for the Rhenus integration.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Last File Uploaded | Date and time of the last uploaded BORD512 file |
| Files Uploaded Today | Number of files uploaded today (highlighted in green) |
| Last Error Message | Last error message (red when an error occurred) |
| Last Error DateTime | Timestamp of the last error |
Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Test Connection | Tests the connection to the Azure Function and the Rhenus SFTP server. Checks both the HTTP access and the SFTP login |
| Download Test File | Creates a sample BORD512 file with test data for download without transmitting it to Rhenus. Useful for verifying the file format |
| Upload Test File | Creates a sample BORD512 file and uploads it to the Rhenus SFTP server via the Azure Function. For testing the complete transfer chain |
Notes
Manifest / End of Day
The Rhenus Connector supports an end-of-day closing (Manifest). All open shipments for the day are consolidated into a single BORD512 file and transmitted as a batch file to Rhenus. The end-of-day process is triggered via the hub's Manifest function in the Shipment Provider.
BORD512 Format
Rhenus does not use a REST API but instead the BORD512 flat-file format (EDI standard for LTL freight). The file contains position-based record types (@@PH, A00, B00, B10, D00, F00, G00, H00, I00, J00, Z00, @@PT) with fixed record lengths.
No Online Tracking
Rhenus does not offer online tracking for end customers. Shipment status inquiries must be coordinated directly with Rhenus.
Singleton Page
This page has exactly one record. When opened for the first time, the record is created automatically.