Container Tracking¶

The major concerns of the shippers are:

  1. Where is it currently?
  2. When will it reach the customer?
  3. How long has it been since it left the shipper?

The solution is Tracking which is also known as Track and Trace.

What is Tracking?

  • Tracking is a process where the movement of the cargo is monitored.

Container Tracking system:

  • Container Tracking is a necessity more than anything. Container Tracking systems allows you to know where your cargo is. You can Track anytime the current location of the Container.
  • With advancement in technology, now it has become possible to know the exact location of the Container. The main idea is to always stay in touch with the Container.

How does Tracking work?

  • All you need to do is visit the website, supply the Container number and you can be able to view that Container’s exact location.
  • You can also get alerts through Email.

What is a Container number?

  • One way to track a Container is using the Container number. A Container number is composed of four letters(container prefix) which is the owner code followed by six digits serial number and a check digit.

Note

Example: ABCD1234567

Types of Tracking system:

  • Most of the cargo Container Tracking is carried out by remote satellite systems which pull up the satellite images of a Container at any time. These images are relayed back to the base station. This is a simple system of ship Container Tracking through satellite access which is easy and available everywhere.
  • Another mode of Tracking is GPS Tracking system which is available in most vehicles.