How to Track Sea Cargo

Once you've signed up and logged in, navigate to your Shipments tab to access your two tracking options: individual or bulk tracking.

Individual Tracking

In the Shipments tab, click then FCL and complete the form by selecting your preferred tracking option. You can track by,

MBL Number: Monitor all FCL containers within a shipment
Container: Track specific container numbers only

🤔 Internal reference? Use this field to add PO numbers or other internal codes to make it easier to find this air shipment later.

Bulk Tracking

In the Shipments tab, click on the button to complete the form by uploading a CSV file with all your MBL numbers, booking numbers or container numbers.

Here are the steps:

Download your preferred .csv template
Fill out your shipment details in the template
Upload the filled out .csv file

🤔 Having trouble bulk uploading your data? Send us a message now or email us at feedback@explorate.co, and we will do it for you!

What's Included in Our Sea Freight Tracking?

🛫 Shipments being moved via Explorate will start with 'EXPL'

🛫 Shipments moved by other forwarders will start with 'BYO'

Journey Bar	Journey Progress Bar: Watch your shipment’s journey unfold as the progress bar turns green with each completed milestone. Grey indicates milestones still in progress.
Activity Feed	Unified Activity Feed: Stay informed with a single feed consolidating all key updates, including milestone completions and date changes.
Map View	Live Freight Map: Track every leg of your cargo’s journey in real time with an interactive map, ensuring full visibility from departure to arrival.
Emissions Breakdown	Track and Offset Emissions: We accurately track CO₂ emissions for any air freight shipment, regardless of the forwarder, using our market-leading emissions calculator.
Contact Details	Contact Details Widget: Keep consignees and consignors side by side for quick, hassle-free communication throughout the shipment.
Cargo Details	Organised Cargo Details: Easily group cargo information by delivery address, delivery date, delivery status, or container type for better clarity and streamlined management.
Upload and Share Documents	Unified Drop Zone: Upload all your shipment documents in one place for easy sharing with your team. Select the document type after uploading for easy organisation. Document Storage: By default, documents are stored for up to 1 year. Unlimited lifetime storage can be enabled with . Downloadable Document Pack: Quickly gather the documents you need by selecting checkboxes, then generate a complete document pack in just a few clicks.
Shareable Shipments	Share Live Status Updates: Share a real-time tracking link with internal or external stakeholders, no Explorate login required.
Shipment Insights	Gain valuable insights into shipment rates and transit times. These shipment insights can help you and evaluate whether you're receiving competitive rates and typical transit times for your trade lane
Charges	Charges Widget: Get a clear, line-by-line breakdown of your freight costs. See exactly what you're paying for—no hidden fees, just full transparency.
Invoices	Invoices Widget: Easily track all your linked invoices in one place. See their status, totals, and key details at a glance. No more digging through emails or spreadsheets.
Staff Contacts	Your Team: When you ship with Explorate, you’ll see the team handling your cargo, making it easy to reach out with any questions or concerns.