The Benefits of Real Time Tracking for Importing and Exporting

To give your customers the best experience when ordering your products, there are a number of add-on services you can offer like warehouse integration to offer live updates of stock counts, a direct line of communication to resolve issues, and delivery options for same-day, next-day, or specified drop-off.

Real time tracking is another essential part of this toolkit that shouldn’t be overlooked for freight import and export. At Allegro Freight Forwarding, we aim to enhance the shipping process for both you and your customers, and in this article we’ll discuss what real time tracking is, why it’s important, and the benefits it offers.

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What is Real Time Tracking?

Real time tracking combines GPS trackers with logistics databases to provide an accurate indication of your package’s geographical location. The onboard GPS trackers on the vehicles that transport your shipments feed data back in real or close to real time, hence the name ‘real time tracking’.

With proper logistics management, real time tracking becomes an easy, convenient, and immensely useful tool. Simply by knowing which vehicle your package is on, you’ll be able to see where it is anywhere on the planet – which can then be extrapolated to give approximate delivery times based on the vehicle type, the speed of delivery, and the logistics at the destination.

 

Why is Real Time Tracking Important for the Freight Forwarding Process?

When you’re shipping freight, you may end up moving your assets across extreme distances around the planet. Additionally, when you start shipping by the container, keeping track of where your assets are becomes an incredibly important part of protecting your investments and customer orders. Real time tracking provides assurance, and lets you respond immediately should an issue arise.

For freight forwarding in particular, real-time tracking enables extremely efficient shipping. Freight forwarding often combines multiple different transport types into a multimodal solution that cuts costs and time, but this is a balancing act that requires detailed knowledge of a package’s whereabouts and its expected arrival times.

Data from real-time tracking helps freight forwarders better coordinate between different transportation modes (air, sea, road, or rail) and various logistics partners. By knowing where shipments are, you can prepare for arrivals, plan warehouse operations, and manage labour more effectively – optimising the entire supply chain.

This also enables freight forwarders to provide their clients with accurate and timely updates on their shipments. This transparency helps build stronger relationships and ensures that clients have the information they need to manage their own operations effectively.

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Benefits of Real Time Tracking for Import and Export

Real time tracking is one of the most pivotal technologies for freight forwarding and logistics, both for businesses and for customers. Whether you’re importing or exporting, there are multiple benefits you can receive, such as:

  • Manage collection and distribution schedules
  • Set customer expectations
  • Optimise logistics and inventory management
  • Respond to unexpected delays
  • Ensure your goods arrive safely and on time
  • Amend your shipping schedule should issues arise
  • Prevent delays due to customs issues
  • Identify inefficiencies early on, reducing costs

In reality, the benefits offered by real time tracking for import and export do have a lot of overlap. However, the main difference comes from whether you’re preparing your local supply chain for an influx of goods, or monitoring your assets to ensure they arrive safely. In either case, real time tracking provides peace of mind, increased efficiency, and better satisfaction for both you and your customers.

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Streamlined Freight Forwarding from Allegro

Real time tracking offers security, clarity, and efficiency for your shipments. Whether you’re importing or exporting, having the ability to track your shipments offers peace of mind, improves customer satisfaction, and ensures you can prepare for the next stages of the supply chain.

At Allegro Freight Forwarding, we strive to provide the best freight routes fuelled by the latest innovations. Real time tracking has become the standard, and with support from our shipping partners, you can keep track of your orders in real time so you know exactly where your package is, and approximately when it will arrive, from anywhere on the planet!

To find out more about how we can help you cut costs on your freight while improving the entire experience, get in touch today!

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