3-Way e-Booking Solution Connects Shippers, Logistics Providers and Ocean Carriers to Real-Time Data

Trade Tech launched 3-Way e-Booking, a collaborative tool that connects the three stakeholders involved in each shipment—the shipper, the logistics provider and the ocean carrier. The solution creates an environment for the three key decision makers while streamlining the process, eliminating countless emails, multiple spreadsheets and protecting data from outside parties.

“One of the most significant advantages of digitization is enhanced collaboration, a key benefit of the 3-Way e-Booking feature. It allows parties to work together and collectively make critical decisions about the shipment based on accurate, real-time data. This is so much better than the typical communications process that relies on emails, which are outdated as soon as they are sent,” says Bryn Heimbeck, president and co-founder of Trade Tech. 

Key takeaways:

• Offering what Trade Tech refers to as “one version of the truth” on its globally accessible platform, the 3-Way e-Booking tool provides customers an alternative to the traditional communication and data organization tools used to manage each shipment. 
• Each party can create, amend, or cancel shipment bookings and can view the status of the shipment in real-time directly.   
• The tool provides real-time updates and shipment details, enabling all parties to track shipments more effectively.
• By automating the booking process and centralizing the information, it minimizes human error while also eliminating the need for communication via email and multiple spreadsheets.
• A login system protects the data as well as the integrity of the shipment process by only allowing authorized users access.
• The 3-Way e-Booking solution will include motor carriers, warehousing/distribution centers and load facilities to help facilitate collaboration and fluidity throughout the entire supply chain. 

“3-Way e-Booking is a natural next step as we grow our suite of collaboration tools, which we offer through our state-of-the-art global logistics Syrinx platform. We have worked tirelessly to create a user-friendly experience with a highly engaging interface that even our least technologically savvy customers feel comfortable using,” says Heimbeck.