Overview

In Orbit, shippers are organised in a hierarchical structure consisting of Shippers (companies), ShipperTeams (organisational units), and ShipperUsers (individual users). This structure enables efficient organisation and precise control over access rights and operational capabilities.

Shippers

A Shipper represents a company or business entity that needs to send goods via road transport. Shippers are the top-level entity and contain core company information such as:

• Company name and legal information (tax ID, VAT ID)
• Primary business address
• Company-wide settings and configurations
• Pricing models and tariff assignments

ShipperTeams

ShipperTeams are organisational units within a Shipper entity. Teams help organise users and manage access within the Shipper's organization. Common uses for teams include:

• Departmental organization (e.g., logistics, procurement)
• Regional divisions
• Functional groups

ShipperUsers

ShipperUsers are individual users who belong to a Shipper organization and can be assigned to specific ShipperTeams. Each user has:

• Personal information (name, contact details)
• Individual access rights and permissions
• Specific roles defining their capabilities within the system
• Personal notification preferences