CargoWise ERP Glossary - Key Terms & FAQs

Our CargoWise ERP Glossary Terms provide clear, concise definitions of key terms used in CargoWise, helping users navigate the system with confidence. Along with these definitions, we've included in-depth FAQs to clarify complex concepts, ensuring you get the most out of your CargoWise solutions.

Shipping Line Integration

Last updated: August 5, 2025
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CargoWise’s Shipping Line Integration functionality allows freight forwarders and ocean carriers to communicate directly electronically. This integration allows for seamless activities such as booking shipments, getting schedules, sending shipping instructions, and tracking container movements in real time. This feature speeds up the end-to-end coordination of maritime freight activities by automating data interchange between logistics firms and shipping companies.

CargoWise provides shipping line integration using common protocols such as EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and API interfaces, providing users with access to a large global carrier network. The solution enables users to send bookings and get confirmations directly from the platform, without the need for email or external portals. It also allows for automatic status updates, container tracking, and document submissions. This real-time communication boosts visibility, lowers administrative costs, and increases the dependability of ocean freight operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What functions are provided by CargoWise's Shipping Line Integration?

The integration allows for booking submissions, cargo confirmations, container tracking, schedule lookups, and electronic document exchange with major ocean carriers, all within the CargoWise environment.

How does this integration benefit logistics companies?

It expedites the booking process, decreases human data input errors, increases operational visibility, and enables quicker responses to shipment changes or disruptions.

What carriers are compatible with CargoWise integration?

CargoWise works with many major worldwide carriers, including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and others, through established communication protocols such as EDI and API.

Is there real-time tracking with this integration?

Users can receive real-time container status updates directly from carriers. This feature enhances tracking accuracy and improves communication with clients. All of this occurs seamlessly within the platform.

Can small and medium-sized freight forwarders use this feature?

The integration is highly scalable, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. It streamlines communication with carriers effectively. This ultimately leads to improved operational efficiency.