Routing using Distance Radius

Geographical Areas for Zones can optionally be defined using a Distance Radius (or Distance Range). These zones are only eligible to be defined as the Destination Zone for a Tariff Lane.

While routing usually determines whether the destination location is within the area defined by the destination zone, if the destination zone is defined using a Distance Radius, routing will determine whether the zone is applicable by establishing the distance from the origin location to the destination location and then comparing this to the Distance Radius defined for a Geographical Area for a Zone.

For example: Suppose a tariff has the following zones configured, each with just one Geographical Area referencing a Distance Radius:

Zone	Distance Radius
ZN100	100 Miles
ZN300	300 Miles
ZN500	500 Miles

Zones with Distance Radius

Next, suppose the tariff has the following lanes:

Lane	Origin Zone	Destination Zone
1	USA	ZN100
2	USA	ZN300
3	USA	ZN500

Lanes using Distance Radius

When rating a shipment leg or load, if the total distance between origin and destination is between 0-100 miles, lane 1 would be used; if distance is 101-300 miles, lane 2 would be used; if distance is 301-500 miles, lane 3 would be used; if distance is greater than 500 miles, routing would fail for this tariff.