# Advanced Ocean Shipment Tracking Knowledge Center Learn how Descartes Advanced Ocean Tracking can help minimize detention and demurrage charges Infographic Learn how detailed ocean status updates can automate processes and boost customer service. ## **Achieve Complete Ocean Shipment Tracking for Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers** ### Gain Insight on the Location of All Shipments at Every Stage of the Ocean Journey with Any Bill of Lading (BoL) --- ## **Provide Customers with Continuous Status and ETA Updates** --- ## **Buyer's Guide:** **What to Look for in a Best-In-Class Ocean Visibility Solution** --- --- ## **Connect with 70+ Ocean Carriers & 500+ Ports/Terminals Worldwide** ### **_With 53% of Logistics Service Providers stating that better tracking and carrier connectivity is needed to improve efficiency, Descartes Advanced Ocean Tracking™ has you covered!_** --- ## **Providing Customers with On-demand Access to Shipment & Customs Clearance Status** Receive ocean status updates directly in forwarder back-office systems Today’s customers expect to view the status of their shipments on-demand. They also want to know if a shipment has cleared customs, its security filing status, or if a shipment is at risk of a delay. Descartes Customer Visibility for LSPs provides on-demand, web-based access of shipment statuses across all modes of transport including [ocean visibility](/content/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility/index.html) and air visibility. Customers can access their [ocean shipment tracking](/content/resources/knowledge-center/ocean-shipment-tracking/index.html) status from any device all in a secure, white-labelled format. Descartes [ocean freight tracking](/content/solutions/transportation-management/real-time-visibility/index.html) is changing how LSPs provide customer visibility to drive-up service levels and better compete. --- Delivering smarter solutions for nearly 100,000 customers and 85,000 contract carriers --- > C.H. Robinson uses Descartes to populate internal systems with carrier data [READ THE CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY](/content/resources/news/ch-robinson-descartes-macropoint/index.html) ## **Why Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Use Descartes Advanced Ocean Freight Visibility Technology** Reduce Labor to Track Containers Simple setup of a container number and Bill of Lading (BoL) will power updates for 90 days [Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking/index.html) Consolidate Carrier, Port Data Receive all status information in one centralized portal without individual carrier set-up [Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking/index.html) Integrate with Back-office Systems Drive the shipment workflow with data feeding directly into existing platforms [Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking/index.html) Reduce Detention & Demurrage Fees Date-stamped in-gating status can help reduce carrier fees [Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking/index.html) Visibility to Any Bill of Lading Achieve full visibility without being mentioned on a BOL [Learn More](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking/index.html) Customer Visibility Provide customers with shipment status & locations as well as customs status updates [Learn More about Customer Visibility](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/shipment-portal/index.html) [Speak with an Expert](/content/solutions/broker-and-forwarder-enterprise-systems/advanced-ocean-tracking#form/index.html) ## **The Descartes Difference** #### Descartes allows logistics service providers to connect to the [broadest range of carriers and ports worldwide](/content/sites/default/files/inline-content/aot_carriers_ports_terminal_list.pdf). It is our deep domain expertise and enriched data set as part of the Descartes Global Logistics Network™ that sets Descartes apart. #### Achieve superior event management and provide customers with more robust ocean shipment status alerts with Descartes Advanced Ocean Tracking. Seamlessly add-on services, such as customs brokerage and shipment management, as business expands. --- Expanding into New Industries with Descartes Advanced Ocean Container Visibility Solution > Consolidating Ocean Carrier Updates to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service [READ THE CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY](/content/resources/knowledge-center/advanced-global-logistics/index.html) --- Exceeding Customer Expectations with Descartes Sea Cargo Tracking Solution > Improving Efficiency with Descartes Advanced Ocean Tracking [READ THE CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY](/content/resources/knowledge-center/customer-success-story-mode-global/index.html) ### Looking to meet with a solution expert? 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