Importance of Tracking
Tracking provides peace of mind and helps manage inventory and customer expectations.
Tracking Methods
Sea Freight
- •Container number tracking
- •Vessel schedules
- •Port arrival updates
Air Freight
- •Air waybill number
- •Real-time flight tracking
- •Priority updates
Express
- •Reference numbers
- •GPS tracking
- •Delivery notifications
Tools for Tracking
- •Carrier websites (Maersk, MSC, DHL)
- •Freight forwarder portals
- •Third-party tracking services
What to Track
- •Departure from China
- •Transit progress
- •Customs clearance
- •Final delivery
Handling Delays
- •Contact carrier immediately
- •Review documentation
- •Consider alternatives if critical
Tips
- •Save all tracking numbers
- •Set up notifications
- •Allow buffer time
- •Communicate with suppliers
Spotyard provides comprehensive tracking for all shipments.
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How Spotyard Helps
Spotyard Logistics & Supply Chain runs dedicated China → Australia sea, air, and express programs. Importers get:
- •Weekly capacity on major lanes with negotiated carrier rates
- •Managed customs clearance with ABF/DAFF coordination
- •Live milestone tracking, demurrage alerts, and delivery scheduling