Visibility and Tracking

Positions-Ping

A 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.

Quick answer: A 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.

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Quick answer

A 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.

Why it matters

Positions-Ping matters because it supports clear communication in Visibility and Tracking contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Positions-Ping?

In this glossary, Positions-Ping refers to: A 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.

How is Positions-Ping used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alle 30 Minuten wird vom Bordgerät des Carriers ein Positions-Ping gesendet, um die Sendungskoordinaten für die Echtzeitverfolgung im Kundenportal zu aktualisieren."

Why does Positions-Ping matter in logistics?

Positions-Ping matters because it supports clear communication in Visibility and Tracking contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Positions-Ping?

Positions-Ping is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Positions-Ping belong to?

In this glossary, Positions-Ping is grouped under Visibility and Tracking. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A 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.

Operational example

A location ping is sent every 30 minutes from the carrier’s onboard unit to update shipment coordinates for real-time tracking on the customer portal.

Localized term

Positions-Ping

Localized example

Alle 30 Minuten wird vom Bordgerät des Carriers ein Positions-Ping gesendet, um die Sendungskoordinaten für die Echtzeitverfolgung im Kundenportal zu aktualisieren.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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