How Vessel Tracking Data Supports Supply Chain Visibility
If you’ve ever had a container sit “in transit” for two weeks with zero updates, you already know the problem this article is about. Ocean freight has historically been a black box. A shipment leaves the origin port, and then… silence, until it either shows up or doesn’t. Vessel tracking data changes that equation. It […]
Marine Traffic vs Vessel Tracking: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve spent any time in maritime logistics, you should have probably come across the terms “marine traffic” vs “vessel tracking” as if they are one and teh same thing. In reality, they refer to two distinct tracking methods that lie at the heart of tracking modern shipping operations. Remarkably, 90% of everything you buy […]
What Is AIS Ship Tracking? Real-World Use Cases
Modern maritime operations are rapidly evolving thanks to the influx of a variety of technologies, paving the way for transformative changes in the industry. One such revolutionary technology is the AIS, which was originally introduced to prevent collisions at sea, but gradually established itself as the foundation of a global maritime data infrastructure. Today, AIS […]