Rhenus Connector
Rhenus Logistics
BORD512 EDI Integration for Business Central
Overview
The merchantCENTRAL Rhenus Connector generates shipping orders in BORD512 format (EDI cargo standard) and transfers them via SFTP to Rhenus Logistics through an Azure Function.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| BORD512 Generation | Shipping orders in EDI flat-file format |
| SFTP Transfer | Automatic upload via Azure Function |
| Multi-Colli | Multiple packages per shipment |
| Weight/Dimension Calculation | Automatic conversion |
Special Notes
- No REST API β Rhenus uses the BORD512 flat-file format (EDI standard)
- No online tracking β Rhenus does not provide real-time tracking for end customers
- Position-based flat-file format with fixed record lengths
- Transfer via Azure Function + SFTP
Technical Details
- Format: BORD512 (position-based, fixed record lengths)
- Transport: SFTP via Azure Function Middleware
- Record Types: @@PH (Header), A00 (Order), B00 (Addresses), D00 (Packages), G00 (Totals), Z00 (End)
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Cloud)
- merchantCENTRAL Hub App
- Rhenus Logistics customer account
- Azure Subscription for the SFTP Azure Function