Hercules Export Software

Overview

Hercules Export Software is a robust, multi-user export solution that quickly and easily manages all facets of your business - speeding your workflow, stream-lining your processes, adding to your ottom line. Hercules Export Software, created specifically for International Freight Forwarders, NVO's, Custom's Brokers, and Domestic Forwarders, integrates with AES and QuickBooks.

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Hercules handles ocean export, domestic / international air freight, NVO's, logistics, customs house broker, cargo shipments, warehousing, nafta, hazardous cargo, break bulk, and AES Direct. From creating a quote to collecting payments, Hercules performs all of your business functions.With Hercules, your many freight forwarding and shipping software documents are prepared for printing automatically from your one time entry of the data. Files are saved by transaction number, allowing for single click (package of documents) printing, automatic invoice file creation, answers to customer calls, duplicating, review, accounts receivable reporting, profit reports, historical analysis, automatic submission of AES Direct data, & export to QuickBooks, etc. More...

Efficient and easy to use, Hercules can also be easily and affordably modified to reflect your unique business needs. Tech support (over the phone and via internet) is included with Hercules Export Software as well as updates related to Windows operating system changes. Most software is obsolete within two years. Hercules, always up to date, maintains cutting edge functionality and security.


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Features

Easy to learn and use.

Easy to navigate data entry forms. Single entry of all data. Double entry is eliminated.

AES Direct interface which submits AES Direct data automatically from Hercules. EDI optional.

Most off-the-shelf software is obsolete in 3 or 4 years. With Hercules' ability to quickly and affordably incorporate your changes as well as the free in-line upgrades, your software will be up-to-date at all times.

Data entry enhanced by customizable drop-down lookups as well as a duplicating button allowing you to quickly duplicate repetitive shipments.

Get up and running right away when we transfer your existing customer base into Hercules.

Single click to print documents right from the data entry screens. Nothing could be easier.

Single click to ALL related data entry screens from the common data entry form. Maintains the context of where you are in the program at all times. Eliminates "drilling" down to your entry fields.

Single click to Print, Fax, or Email PDF documents from the data entry screen you're on. Print or send multiple documents with one click using our "Print Package" feature.

Efficiently answer customer questions by instantly retrieving any historical transactions.

Perform detailed searches using any field as a filter. Stop digging through stacks of file folders. No need to have hundreds of Word documents or Excel spreadsheets for each file or transaction.

An automated pre-alert email generator is included for air shipments.

Automatic Invoicing, Real-time Financials, and a QuickBooks link as well as Warehouse/Package module, Nafta, Manifest, and more.

Integrated with QuickBooks Pro for linking in Invoices (receivables) and Vendor Bills (payables).

US Customs' approved lists have been integrated into Hercules. You can update or add to them as required. They include HTS/Schedule B's, State Codes, License Codes, Export Codes, Unit of Measure Codes, ISO Codes, SCAC or IATA Codes, and Schedule D or K Codes.

Hercules automatically performs calculations, minimums, dimensions, etc.

Defaults custom text fields and calculated text fields where appropriate.

Free in-line upgrades to accommodate changes in Windows and AES platforms.

On-line or On-site training and consultation is available. Hercules can be fully customized to your
company's unique requirements.

Star Tec Software is a certified partner with AES-Direct. Stay in compliance with US Customs. Avoid
large penalties; catch errors early with Hercules.

Hercules includes unlimited phone support for your designated company contact person.

Star Tec Software is a certified EDI Developer.

HERCULES Documents included in the following Modules:


Quote:
Rate Confirmation
Booking Confirmation
Trucking Confirmation

Warehouse:
Material Receipt
Packing List (break bulk)
Commercial Invoice

Air:
Domestic Airbill
International HAWB
International MAWB (prints all 8 copies as a package or as single copy)
Flight Details
Automatic Pre-Alert email
Air Cargo Manifest (Full and Brief)
Lot Labels (includes a Short Label w/out Shipper and Consignee)
Box Labels
IACC (International Air Carrier Certification)
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Delivery Order

Ocean:
Dock Receipt and Hazardous Dock Receipt
IMO Dangerous Goods Declaration & Container Packing Certificate
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading Master (Print To Form)
Freighted Bill of Lading (Print To Form or on Blank Laser Paper)
Un-Freighted Bill of Lading (Print To Form or on Blank Laser Paper)
Straight Form Inland Freight Bill of Lading
Bill of Lading Rider
Ocean Manifest
Booking Label
SED - Submit to AES Direct

Invoice:
Brokerage Invoice on your own Letterhead
Invoice - Charges Invoice
Invoice on your Letterhead (Single Invoice or Group by customer)

Imports:
Invoice on your own Letterhead
Invoice - Charges Invoice

Nafta:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Canada Customs Invoice
Nafta Certificate of Origin

Nigeria:
C-16 Amended
Certificate of Value / Certificate of Origin

Reports:
Receivables Past Due
Profit Report by Date
Profit Detail Report
Contact Label sheet (14 per page)
Detailed Contact List (all)
Envelope or labels printing by tagged field.
Open Shipments
Shipper Activity - Ocean
Consignee Activity - Ocean
Shipper Activity - Air
Consignee Activity - Air
Activity - Airport Departure
Activity - Airport Destination
Airline Activity
Domestic Air Shipper Activity
Domestic Air Consignee Activity

Email Alerts:
House AWB Flight Detail Pre-Alert
Master AWB Flight Detail Pre-Alert
Domestic Flight Detail Pre-Alert