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Browse Visibility and Tracking terms for logistics professionals.
A real-time notification sent to stakeholders when a shipment, container, or vehicle departs from a designated origin point, such as a port, warehouse, or supplier facility, as logged in transport documents or tracking systems.
View termA real-time notification sent to designated parties when a shipment, container, or vehicle has arrived at a specified location such as a port, terminal, or customer site, as logged in transport documents or tracking platforms.
View termThe total number of scheduled or completed stops for a transport vehicle or shipment during its route, as recorded on waybills, transport management systems, or carrier reports.
View termA device or software used to continuously track the real-time status, location, and condition of logistics assets such as containers, trailers, or handling equipment for operational oversight and security.
View termThe capability to view, monitor, and manage the real-time status and lifecycle of customer orders across the supply chain, using integrated logistics systems and transport documents.
View termA specific notification sent when a deviation, disruption, or abnormal event occurs in the shipment process, as documented by carriers, 3PLs, or transport documents.
View termThe chronological log of all recorded events, status changes, and location updates for a shipment or transport unit, as compiled from transport documents and tracking systems for operational review and compliance.
View termAn electronic device embedded in shipments to automatically record and store data such as temperature, humidity, shock, and location during transport for compliance and claims documentation.
View termImmediate, live data exchange and update capability in logistics and transport, enabling stakeholders to access shipment or status information as events occur.
View termA real-time alert or message to stakeholders about a key occurrence in the movement or handling of a shipment, as captured by transport documents, tracking, or regulatory systems.
View termA formal log or electronic file documenting the details of a transport movement—such as route, vehicle, driver, stops, times, and cargo status—used for compliance, billing, and auditing.
View termA real-time notification sent when humidity levels in a shipment, container, or storage environment exceed or drop below pre-set thresholds, as monitored by data loggers or IoT sensors and referenced in shipping documents for moisture-sensitive cargo.
View termA centralized digital platform or telematics device used by logistics providers to monitor, manage, and analyze the performance, status, and location of a fleet of vehicles in real time.
View termThe degree to which cargo location, status, and condition are transparently accessible throughout the transport chain, as reflected in transport documents, carrier systems, and integrated supply chain platforms.
View termA virtual perimeter defined by GPS coordinates used in logistics to trigger alerts, monitor asset movement, or enforce location-based controls when shipments, vehicles, or containers enter or exit a designated area, as referenced in fleet management and security protocols.
View termFormal acknowledgment, either digital or physical, that goods have been delivered to and accepted by the consignee, as evidenced in official transport documentation.
View termThe official state or progress of a shipment’s delivery, as updated in transport documents, carrier systems, and recipient notifications throughout the transport chain.
View termA digital tool or module integrated into transport management or ERP systems that provides real-time tracking and status updates for goods and materials in transit or at various stages in the supply chain.
View termThe process of recording key events, handoffs, or status changes in the shipment lifecycle—such as pickup, departure, customs clearance, or delivery—as mandated by transport documents and tracking systems.
View termA digital signal or update sent by GPS, IoT device, or carrier platform to indicate the real-time geographic coordinates of a shipment, vehicle, or container as logged in tracking systems.
View termA formal or automated communication that specifies the exact geographic location of a shipment, vehicle, or vessel at a given point in time, as required in transport documents and tracking protocols.
View termA detected or recorded departure from the planned or contractually agreed transportation route, as monitored by GPS, carrier, or customs systems and documented in incident logs or regulatory reports.
View termThe verified adherence of a shipment or vehicle to the pre-approved or contracted route as specified in transport documents, regulatory filings, or security protocols, documented for audit and claims.
View termThe process of monitoring the location, status, and movement of a shipment via transport documents and carrier tracking systems throughout the logistics chain.
View termThe recorded measurement from a sensor device installed in or on cargo, vehicle, or container—such as temperature, humidity, shock, or position—transmitted for compliance and operational reporting in transport documentation.
View termA formal record or notification of the current stage or event in a shipment’s lifecycle, as recorded in transport documents, tracking systems, or by carriers/forwarders.
View termA real-time notification triggered when a shipment or container experiences impact or shock above pre-defined thresholds during transit, as monitored by data loggers or sensors and referenced in transport documents for sensitive or high-value cargo.
View termThe recorded date and time when a shipment, vehicle, or vessel physically leaves a specified location, as certified on bills of lading, port logs, and carrier reports.
View termThe documented date and time at which a shipment, vehicle, or vessel physically arrives at its specified location, as certified on transport documents and port or warehouse records.
View termA real-time notification triggered when temperature readings for a shipment, container, or storage environment exceed or fall below pre-set thresholds, as logged by sensors and required by transport documents for sensitive cargo.
View termA secure online interface provided by logistics service providers for shippers and consignees to access real-time shipment location, transport events, and document status.
View termA digital platform displaying real-time shipment status, transport milestones, and exception alerts across multimodal supply chains, as integrated with carrier and 3PL tracking data.
View termThe total elapsed time taken for a shipment to move from origin to final destination, excluding dwell time at intermediate facilities, as specified in transport documentation and KPIs for carrier performance.
View termThe electronic or manual recording of a recipient's signature at the point of delivery as proof of receipt in transport documentation.
View termA real-time notification sent to stakeholders when a shipment or transport event is delayed beyond expected milestones, as logged in carrier, 3PL, or TMS platforms and referenced in transport documents.
View termThe total time a shipment, container, or vehicle remains stationary at a facility such as a port, terminal, or warehouse between arrival and departure, as documented in transport or terminal records for efficiency and compliance tracking.
View termThe projected date and time a shipment, vehicle, or vessel is expected to depart from a specified location, stated on bills of lading, port documentation, and transport management systems.
View termThe projected date and time a shipment or vehicle is expected to arrive at a specified location, as calculated by carriers, port terminals, or TMS and stated in transport documentation.
View termA precise digital record of the exact date and time an event occurs within the logistics chain, as captured in transport documents, tracking platforms, and data loggers for audit, compliance, and claims management.
View termAn official, time-stamped log or document recording every transfer of physical possession or control of a shipment, package, or asset along the supply chain, as required for security, liability, and regulatory compliance.
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