A vessel call sign is a unique identifier assigned to a ship for radio communication purposes. It is used to distinguish the vessel from others in maritime communication systems, including VHF radios and satellite communications.
A vessel omission (sometimes called a port omission) occurs when a scheduled vessel does not call at a planned port during its voyage. This disruption means that the vessel skips the port entirely, which can impact the transportation and delivery schedules of goods.
In cargo shipping, vessel rotation is the planned sequence of port calls that a shipping vessel follows on its route to optimize cargo loading and unloading operations.
The timetable of departure and arrival times for each port call on the rotation of the vessel in question.
A journey by sea from one port or country to another one or, in case of a round trip, to the same port.
Warehouse utilization is a logistics metric that refers to the effective use of available warehouse space for storing goods and inventory.
Order for specific transportation work carried out by a third party provider on behalf of the issuing party.
Logistics yard management refers to the process of overseeing and controlling the movement of trucks, trailers, containers, and other vehicles within a yard or distribution center. This includes tasks such as scheduling, tracking, and coordinating the arrival, departure, and storage of these vehicles.
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What is EDI in shipping?
In shipping, EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. It's a standard electronic format for exchanging business documents, such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and other transactional information, between different computer systems or software applications, often between trading partners or companies within the supply chain.
The benefits of EDI
By facilitating the automated exchange of data in a structured format, electronic data interchange (EDI) helps streamline business processes, reduce manual errors, improve efficiency, and speed up transactions.
What is EDI used for?
In the context of shipping, EDI is used for various tasks, including:
- Booking and scheduling: Transmitting booking requests, confirming bookings, and scheduling shipments between shipping lines, freight forwarders, and shippers.
- Documentation: Sending and receiving shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists, customs declarations, and certificates of origin electronically.
- Status updates: Providing real-time status updates on shipments, including vessel schedules, container tracking, and delivery notifications.
- Invoicing and payments: Sending invoices, payment requests, and remittance advice electronically, facilitating faster payment processing and reconciliation.