How to Set Up the CO₂ Emissions Automation in Dockflow

Automating CO₂ emissions calculations in Dockflow helps ensure consistent, timely updates with minimal manual work. This guide walks you through setting up the automation in two simple steps.

Step 1: Add a Milestone Change Trigger

First, we'll add a trigger that kicks off the automation when a specific event occurs.

1. In your automation setup, add a new trigger step.
   
   
2. Choose Milestone change as the trigger type.
   
   
3. Set the event to: Vessel arrival (POD).
   
   
4. Make sure this step is placed directly after the vessel arrival milestone in your automation sequence.
   
   

This ensures the automation only runs once the vessel has arrived at the port of discharge (POD).

Step 2: Add the CO₂ Emissions Calculation Step

Next, you’ll add the actual emissions calculation.

1. Add a new action step to your automation.
   
   
2. Select Calculate emissions as the action type.
   
   
3. Choose the option: Calculate CO₂ emissions using Dockflow.
   
   

This step uses Dockflow’s built-in emissions model to automatically compute the CO₂ footprint for the shipment.