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title: "Container Class"
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description: "Why is Container Class important, and how to create a Container Class? Step by Step guides containing all the information that you need to know to help you understand Canary7"
updated: 2025-07-29T08:25:40Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Container Class

## Understanding Container Class

### What is Container Class?

"Container Class" refers to the categorisation of containers based on their role and function within the warehouse processes. Each container class serves a unique purpose, supporting different stages of inventory handling, transportation and order fulfilment. Below are examples of the key container classes in the WMS:

1. **Shipment Container**

- **Purpose:** Used to store and transport items that are part of a specific shipment.
- **Function:** A shipment may be comprised of multiple shipping containers, grouping items together for delivery to a customer.
- **Usage:** Typically during the Packing stage, items are packed into their respective Shipment containers.

2. **Receipt Container**

- **Purpose:** The container in which items enter the warehouse during the receiving / goods in process.
- **Function:** A receipt container holds items temporarily as they are checked in, inspected and logged into Canary7.
- **Usage:** Commonly used during the receiving job execution, these containers are typically unpacked and their items are subsequently putway into their designated locations.

3. **Picking Container**

- **Purpose:** Holds items that have been picked as part of a shipment during the outbound process.
- **Function:** A pick container is used to collect items during the picking process. Shipments be comprised of multiple picking containers.
- **Usage:** Pickers will place items into this container, it is then typically brought to the packing desk.

4. **Transport Container**

- **Purpose:** Used to transport items between different locations, such as from the receiving dock to storage, or between warehouse zones.
- **Function:** A transport container is used to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of goods. It ensures that products are grouped together in a way that optimises space and reduces handling during transport.
- **Usage:** Often used in bulk transport scenarios, typically for putaways or inventory transfers.

### Accessing Container Class

Within the Navigation menu, click on the search bar, type "Container Class", and click "Container Class". Container Class is also in Configuration, under Functional Area Setup > Container Setup > Container Class.

## Add Container Class

Click on the Red Action Button![red action button](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/red%20action%20button.png), this will bring up a drop-down menu, and select "Add"

![add uom](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/image-1664033249991.png)

### Enter Required Fields

![add container class](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/add%20container%20class.png)

Enter the Following:

1. Name
2. Description

Ensure that![active checked](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/active%20checked.png) is checked so that your Container Class will appear within Canary7.

Once you have selected and entered the required fields, click on the submit button![submit button(1)](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/submit%20button(1).png) to add.