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Ping di posizione

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

Ping di posizione 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Ping di posizione?

In this glossary, Ping di posizione 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 Ping di posizione used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Un ping di posizione viene inviato ogni 30 minuti dall’unità di bordo del vettore per aggiornare le coordinate della spedizione in tempo reale sul portale clienti."

Why does Ping di posizione matter in logistics?

Ping di posizione 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 Ping di posizione?

Ping di posizione is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Ping di posizione belong to?

In this glossary, Ping di posizione 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

Ping di posizione

Localized example

Un ping di posizione viene inviato ogni 30 minuti dall’unità di bordo del vettore per aggiornare le coordinate della spedizione in tempo reale sul portale clienti.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Visibility and Tracking

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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