Ocean shipping logistics teams are using real-time trackers as a cost-effective solution for avoiding surprise container charges, which have risen in frequency due to the recent increase in global detention and demurrage charges and the reduction in the number of free days shipping lines provide for loading and unloading containers. However, the technology is also highly useful in closing gaps in visibility that introduce risk to ocean-going shipments.

Losing sight of shipments is a common occurrence during ocean shipping operations — but it doesn’t have to be with real-time tracking. This playbook goes over: 

• The levels of visibility maturity in ocean shipping, from the lowest to electronic data interchange. 
• The six areas where visibility can be lacking at the EDI level of maturity, from over the road and before the vessel to in the yard. 
• How real-time tracking offers an awareness that enables logistics pros to proactively handle disruptions.

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