Operations

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.

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Productivity

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.

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Guide

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.

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Tools

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.

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Guide

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.

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Tools

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.

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Tools

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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