At Visiwise, our aim has always been to provide a user-friendly tracking system that everyone can understand with minimum effort, contributing to the digital transformation in the supply chain industry. As we navigate through the era of digital evolution, we’ve harnessed the power of AI-friendliness to enhance our commitment to structured data, ensuring seamless integration into AI, ERP systems, and spreadsheets.
In version 2 (2024), we’ve redefined standard events, blending readability and integration, inspired by the DCSA Standard. While DCSA excels in ocean logistics, our focus is on seamless visibility, eliminating the need for users to manipulate data for critical insights. This not only makes our system user-friendly but also positions Visiwise as a key player in the digital transformation reshaping the supply chain landscape.
What are the key benefits of the new movement version?
Unified Standard Events Across Shipping Lines: Our standardization ensures uniform events and conventions across shipping lines, simplifying tracking reports for effortless interpretation.
Easy-to-Read Standard Events: Our enhanced format ensures that even non-experts can comprehend new events effortlessly, eliminating the need for logistics expertise.
More Accurate Location Matching: Version 2 introduces precise facility information, including terminal or depot names, enhancing container location accuracy.
Integration-Friendly Data Structure (Enhanced in Version 2): Building reports or integrating tracking information with ERP or TMS systems is now smoother with our upgraded data structure.
Detail of the new Movements (version 2)
Here is the information which is available for each movement in the new version:
| Key | Description |
| Event | Description of the event in the move. |
| Event Code | A unique code assigned to each event. |
| Raw Event | The original string reported by the shipping line. |
| Location (new) | Standardized model containing UNLocode, place name, and facility details. |
| Facility (new) | Information about the terminal or depot where the move occurred. |
| Vessel Name | The name of the vessel involved in loading or unloading the container. |
| Voyage Number | Identification number for the vessel’s voyage. |
| Timestamp | The time when the move occurred. |
| Planned (new) | Indicates whether the timestamp is planned or estimated. |
| Transport Mode (new) | Options include Vessel, Truck, or Train. |
| Empty Indicator (new) | Specifies whether the container was empty during the move. |
Try it now
Explore the enhanced features of Visiwise’s Version 2 movements.
Use can get access to container tracking by these ways:
- Free Container Tracking: Useful for individual container or Bill of lading or a booking.
- Visiwise Dashboard: An ocean visibility dashboard. You can track ocean shipments (Container, Bill of lading, Vessel, Bookings) and have access to carrier, port and terminal, AIS, and rail data in one plan. A free trial is available and you can easily get access to it. No credit card required.
- Container Tracking API: An API to integrate container tracking with your existing system. To get access, contact our team or see Visiwise API Documentation.
For users accustomed to the first version, fear not! It’s accessible through the dashboard’s "Old Version" tab, though it will soon be phased out.
What’s in the Next Version?
Discover our purpose and ideas for the upcoming version, as we continue to refine container visibility for a seamless tracking experience. Stay tuned for more innovations from Visiwise.
