Visibility and Tracking

ロケーション・ピング

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

ロケーション・ピング 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 ロケーション・ピング?

In this glossary, ロケーション・ピング 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 ロケーション・ピング used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "キャリアの車載ユニットから30分ごとにロケーション・ピングが送信され、顧客ポータルでリアルタイム追跡のために出荷座標が更新されます。"

Why does ロケーション・ピング matter in logistics?

ロケーション・ピング 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 ロケーション・ピング?

ロケーション・ピング is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does ロケーション・ピング belong to?

In this glossary, ロケーション・ピング 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

ロケーション・ピング

Localized example

キャリアの車載ユニットから30分ごとにロケーション・ピングが送信され、顧客ポータルでリアルタイム追跡のために出荷座標が更新されます。

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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