Container Tracking and Operations

Containers in Portmasters serve multiple operational purposes across inventory, bookings, documentation, and compliance.

Inventory management

• Track which containers are in your possession or control.
• Monitor container availability for new bookings.
• Manage container returns to shipping lines.

Booking integration

• Assign specific containers to customer bookings.
• Link containers to specific voyages and shipments.
• Track container movements through the supply chain.

Documentation

• Container information appears on bills of lading.
• Tare weight is needed for VGM (Verified Gross Mass) compliance.

Security and compliance

• Container tracking supports customs requirements.
• Tare weight verification supports safety regulations.