What is Location Ping?
Location Ping A digital signal or update sent by GPS, IoT device, or carrier platform to indicate the real-time geographic coordinates of a shipment, vehicle, or container as logged in tracking systems.
Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
How is “Location Ping” Used in Practice?
A location ping is sent every 30 minutes from the carrier’s onboard unit to update shipment coordinates for real-time tracking on the customer portal.
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