diff --git a/modules/automation/cron.py b/modules/automation/cron.py
index d10d95c..6d786da 100644
--- a/modules/automation/cron.py
+++ b/modules/automation/cron.py
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ class AutomationCron(ModelSQL, ModelView):
                 sh.to_location = Location.getLocationByName(destination,'customer')
                 sh.carrier = Party.getPartyByName(carrier)
                 sh.vessel = Vessel.getVesselByName(vessel)
+                sh.cargo_mode = 'bulk'
                 sh.bl_number = bl_number
                 sh.bl_date = bl_date
                 sh.etd = etd_date