Exim Ocean Vessel Tracking
- Karthik
Analytics
Overview
The Real-Time Vessel Tracking feature is a core component of our shipment tracking platform, designed to give shippers unparalleled visibility into the status and location of their ocean freight. This feature leverages the Automatic Identification System (AIS) network to provide up-to-the-minute updates on vessel positions, displayed on a dynamic map interface. The feature is integrated into our central dashboard, allowing users to monitor their shipments from origin to destination, including any transshipment points, all in real time.
Key Features
Real-Time Vessel Location:
The map interface displays the precise, real-time location of the vessel carrying the shipment.
Vessel location data is continuously updated using the AIS network, ensuring that shippers have the most current information.
Comprehensive Map Interface:
Journey Visualization: The map shows the entire journey of the shipment, including the origin port, transshipment ports, and destination port.
Milestone Indicators: Key milestones along the journey, such as departure, transshipment, and estimated arrival times, are marked on the map.
Geofencing Alerts: Users can set up geofencing alerts to be notified when the vessel enters or leaves specific zones, such as ports or regions.
Port Details:
The map interface provides detailed information about the origin, transshipment, and destination ports.
Port data includes arrival/departure times, port congestion levels, and historical data on average turnaround times.
Data Integration and API Support:
The real-time tracking data can be integrated into external systems via API, allowing shippers to incorporate location data into their internal dashboards, ERPs, or customer-facing applications.
Users can export tracking data and reports for further analysis or sharing with stakeholders.
How It Works
AIS Network Integration:
The AIS network provides continuous updates on vessel positions. AIS transponders installed on vessels broadcast their location, speed, course, and other essential information.
Our system aggregates and processes this data, ensuring that the information displayed on the map is accurate and up-to-date.
Data Processing and Visualization:
The system processes AIS data and combines it with shipment details, including origin and destination information, transshipment points, and key milestones.
The data is then rendered on a map-based interface within the central dashboard, providing users with a visual representation of the shipment's journey.
Milestone Tracking:
As the vessel progresses through its journey, the system automatically updates milestone statuses based on real-time data.
Users receive notifications for key events such as departure, transshipment, and arrival.
User Interaction:
Users interact with the map through the central dashboard, where they can view individual shipment details, adjust map settings, and access additional insights.
The system supports multiple user roles, allowing for customized access and permissions based on the user's needs.
Value Proposition
Enhanced Visibility: Shippers gain complete visibility into the real-time status and location of their shipments, reducing uncertainty and enabling proactive decision-making.
Improved Efficiency: By providing real-time data and insights, the feature helps shippers optimize their logistics processes, reduce delays, and manage exceptions more effectively.
Risk Mitigation: The ability to track vessels in real time allows shippers to respond quickly to disruptions, such as port congestion or route deviations, minimizing potential risks to the supply chain.
Customer Satisfaction: By offering detailed and accurate tracking information, shippers can provide their customers with timely updates, improving trust and satisfaction.
This Real-Time Vessel Tracking feature is a powerful tool for shippers looking to enhance their supply chain visibility and efficiency, making it a key differentiator in the competitive landscape of ocean freight logistics.