Quick & Easy Tracking of Container Milestones There are plenty of online tools that allow customers to track shipments. Each carrier has its own system that customers can log onto in order to gain visibility on the status of containers.
Why Data is Key for the New Normal in the Supply Chain All of the posts on this blog discuss the value of data in the supply chain – typically in the form of saving time & money by using data to synchronize different links across
Objective Data for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Enhanced Supply Chain Regulation in the US will require Enhanced (and Objective) Data. Examining what the newly revised “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” means for Carriers, Ports and Shippers. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act
How Information and Visibility Reduce Shipping Costs Before the pandemic, containers offloaded from a ship typically sat on a dock (awaiting pickup via truck) for an average of four days. Containers picked up and transported via train typically dwelled in
Plan Ahead to Address the Next Wave of Ocean Freight Bottlenecks Chinese New Year & the Beijing Olympics have Slowed Manufacturing and will Impact Ocean Traffic over the next Several Weeks Delivery firm DHL projected an 80% drop in the volume of China-U.S.
Why it’s More Important than Ever to Track Cargo Ships at Sea? International shipping costs have risen much higher during the pandemic than analysts have predicted – creating unprecedented, all-time highs. According to a recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the costs
When it comes to Infrastructure, Data is just as important as Cargo Ships, Planes, Trains & Trucks The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that was recently passed by Congress includes spending for ports, railyards, roads and airports throughout the United States. Additionally, large sums of money are earmarked for broadband,
bill of lading Why is it Helpful to Track Shipments with a Bill of lading? A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a document provided to a shipper that details the type of goods, the quantity, and the destination for goods being shipped. One bill of lading
ocean tracking Why Ocean Tracking Matters: Early Visibility Can Help Minimize Ripple Effects throughout the Supply Chain 80% of the world’s cargo travels along just 20% of the world’s ocean routes. Today, traffic along the busiest lanes is 40% higher than it was just 6 months ago. It
How to Track Your Ocean Freight Shipments? One ripple effect of the COVID-19 lockdowns is that consumers stopped buying “experiences” and instead they bought “goods” – lots of goods. The supply chain for most of these goods relies on containers &
What’s a Better Way to Track a Container? One of the ripple effects of the global pandemic is a strain on supply chains. Today, many of the world’s busiest ports are operating at limited capacity due to staff shortages. At
Terminal49 News Terminal49 will be free during the CoVID-19 crisis We recently ran a survey to ask how we could help logistics professionals during this crisis. The results helped us decide to make Terminal49 free for the next couple of months.
Poll Results: CoVIDs impact on Logistics Professionals One morning last week we woke up to a new world where supply chains were suddenly cool. People wanted to understand why essentials (like toilet paper!) were no longer on the shelves, and
Terminal49 News Terminal49 CEO Demystifies Supply Chain Visibility on Let's Talk Supply Chain Podcast Ever wondered why supply chain visibility seems to always fall short of expectations? What does visibility mean, anyway? And why do most companies still struggle to adopt new technologies that are supposed to help them make more money?
Why Terminal49 is a Better Way to Manage Your Shipments Importers have a world of opportunity within reach but face complicated shipment logistics tied to ever-changing regulations, expectations, and costs. The manual processes for tracking shipments no longer work, given the complex shipping
A New Way to Track Vessel ETAs Terminal49 Shipments Dashboard shows ETAs with changes since departure. Recently, the Port of San Francisco’s new maritime director, Andre Coleman, shared insights about the cargo challenges facing the industry in 2020
A Strategy For Transforming Your Shipment Tracking Process As an importer, you face challenges that often stand in the way of capitalizing on new growth opportunities. The last global financial crisis, ongoing changes to regulations across the global business environment, escalating
Announcement: New tool to automate container tracking Terminal 49 Introduces Tracey, a Track and Trace Solution For Importers, Brokers, and Freight Forwarders Track and Trace provides end-to-end visibility on a single platform for effective real-time shipment managementImporters, brokers, and freight
Track and Trace - All In One Place! Tracking your shipments through multiple portals and websites creates the obstacle of inconsistencies. Sure, dissimilar track and trace applications can be helpful, but at a cost on your finite resources. Enter: Terminal 49's
visibility 3 ways to use visibility to outperform your competition Drayage has gone digital! Old news, we know, everyone is tracking & tracing these days. But how can you turn digitization into a competitive advantage?
