How To Update Reference Numbers on Shipments

Last updated: May 9, 2025

Here is a video walkthrough on:

  • How to add and edit a reference number when adding shipments

  • How to add and edit a reference number on existing shipments

Video Walkthrough:

Adding a reference number when manually creating a shipment

  1. Click the +Track or +Add Shipment button

  2. Type your BL/Booking/Container Number, Shipping Line, and optionally your reference number.

  3. Hit Enter after each reference. You can click the X button to remove the reference number. You will see previously used reference numbers as you type. You can add as many reference numbers as you need.

Adding a reference number when importing shipments from a spreadsheet

Picture of the Terminal49 bulk shipment upload tool

  1. Click the +Track or +Add Shipment button

  2. Scroll to the Import via CSV Upload section.

  3. Make sure you are using the CSV Template.

  4. On your template, add the reference numbers separated by a comma. No spaces are needed.

  5. Upload your file directly or copy/paste from your template into the table in the Terminal49 import tool.

Adding/Editing Reference Numbers For Existing Shipments On Container Level

  1. On the shipment's page, hover your mouse over the container number > Click Edit

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  2. Add the reference number > Hit Save

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    Edit existing reference number > Hit Save

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  3. Successfully added reference numbers on container level:

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See next article: How to Mark Containers as Delivered

If you need help with updating reference numbers or have any other questions, the fastest way to get assistance is through our in-app chat. You can also reach us at support@terminal49.com.​