Maritime Insights
How to avoid demurrage charges with vessel arrival alerts
Demurrage costs freight forwarders thousands every year. Here's how automated vessel tracking can eliminate the risk entirely.
Read article →How freight forwarders can stop manually checking vessel positions
Most freight forwarders check MarineTraffic several times a day. There's a better way — and it takes two minutes to set up.
Read article →What is a UN/LOCODE and how do I find one?
UN/LOCODEs are the international standard for identifying ports. Here's everything you need to know and how to find the right one.
Read article →MarineTraffic doesn't send email alerts — here's what does
MarineTraffic is great for looking up vessel positions, but it doesn't send you email alerts when a vessel arrives. Here's how to get them.
Read article →How to get email notifications when a vessel arrives at port
Looking for email notifications when a vessel arrives at port? Here's the quickest way to set them up.
Read article →The limitations of MarineTraffic for freight forwarders
MarineTraffic is useful for looking up vessel positions, but it has significant limitations for freight forwarders who need automated alerts.
Read article →MarineTraffic vs automated vessel alerts — which is right for your business?
MarineTraffic and automated vessel alert tools serve different purposes. Here's how to decide which approach is right for your operation.
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