Shipment Bookings and Instructions
Book capacity with ocean carriers and easily add instructions and service details to simplify operations.
Book Shipments and Get Moving
Access the industry’s largest logistics ecosystem of carriers using e2open’s Shipment Bookings and Instructions application. Select the best rates and schedules, book directly with carriers, receive e-confirmations and send shipping instructions.
Streamline and simplify tasks, all in one place:
Easily Connect to a Range of Carriers
Booking ocean shipments on a single connected platform streamlines back-office tasks by displaying all carrier choices without the need to pivot between systems.Create Bookings Your Way
Flexible options enable you to create a booking request from scratch, a predefined template or an existing booking.Leverage One Connected Portal
Carriers and non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) can receive bookings and respond with confirmations via the same portal to streamline communication.
Move Away from Manual Methods
By electronically transmitting carrier booking requests and shipping instructions, you eliminate the need for manual communication and the resulting downstream errors.Improve Compliance Screening
An automated system screens shipments against restricted goods and party lists, making it easier to achieve regulatory compliance and protect your organization.Monitor In-Transit Shipments
Easy integration with e2open’s In-Transit Visibility application empowers you to track shipments that are en-route to their destinations around the globe.
Streamline and simplify tasks, all in one place:
Easily Connect to a Range of Carriers
Booking ocean shipments on a single connected platform streamlines back-office tasks by displaying all carrier choices without the need to pivot between systems.Create Bookings Your Way
Flexible options enable you to create a booking request from scratch, a predefined template or an existing booking.Leverage One Connected Portal
Carriers and non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) can receive bookings and respond with confirmations via the same portal to streamline communication.Move Away from Manual Methods
By electronically transmitting carrier booking requests and shipping instructions, you eliminate the need for manual communication and the resulting downstream errors.Improve Compliance Screening
An automated system screens shipments against restricted goods and party lists, making it easier to achieve regulatory compliance and protect your organization.Monitor In-Transit Shipments
Easy integration with e2open’s In-Transit Visibility application empowers you to track shipments that are en-route to their destinations around the globe.
20-30%
Improvement in Booking Accuracy
50%
Reduction of Unplanned Costs and Fees
15-25%
Increase in On-Time Deliveries
Each statistic above is representative of an actual e2open customer experience. Results will vary.
20-30%
Improvement in Booking Accuracy
50%
Reduction of Unplanned Costs and Fees
15-25%
Increase in On-Time Deliveries
Each statistic above is representative of an actual e2open customer experience. Results will vary.
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Relevant Resources
Data Sheet
e2open Shipment Bookings and Instructions
Eliminate manual transactions, emails and phone calls by executing ocean shipments through a convenient, time-saving portal that increases your…
Case Study
Unilever Improves Ocean Supply Chain Operations through Digitalization
Learn how Unilever streamlined logistics, improved shipment visibility and submitted shipping instructions…
Solution Brief
Simplified Electronic Filing of Verified Gross Mass Data for Shippers
Improve efficiency with reliable electronic submissions of Verified Gross Mass (VGM) data to avoid…
Solution Brief
Document Conversion Service for Ocean Booking and Shipping Instructions
When shippers send booking data to a carrier, they often must customize the data to fit the carrier’s specific…
Relevant Resources
Data Sheet
e2open Shipment Bookings and Instructions
Eliminate manual transactions, emails and phone calls by executing ocean shipments through a convenient, time-saving portal that increases your…
Case Study
Unilever Improves Ocean Supply Chain Operations through Digitalization
Learn how Unilever streamlined logistics, improved shipment visibility and submitted shipping instructions…
Solution Brief
Simplified Electronic Filing of Verified Gross Mass Data for Shippers
Improve efficiency with reliable electronic submissions of Verified Gross Mass (VGM) data to avoid…
Solution Brief
Document Conversion Service for Ocean Booking and Shipping Instructions
When shippers send booking data to a carrier, they often must customize the data to fit the carrier’s specific…
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Expand your benefits and see even better results. Once you implement an e2open application, it’s easy to add more capabilities through integration with one or more additional applications from our unified platform.
Transportation Forecasting
Plan transportation with the same sophistication as finished goods, incorporating promotional and seasonal sales surges by accurately forecasting your logistics needs.
Rates and Schedules Management
Compare multimode rates and schedules to optimize your shipments. Get the complete picture with accurate contract data, preferred shipping schedules and spot rates.
Transportation Management
Shippers can simplify and optimize logistics activities with a single application for planning, carrier procurement, execution and settlement—across all modes and regions.
In-Transit Visibility
Visibility for All™ covers all modes, all legs and all regions. All companies gain access to real-time data and dashboards to identify the location of shipments.
Predictive ETA
Proactively mitigate disruptions and make better decisions with predictive estimated times of arrival (ETAs) based on real-time data from a wide array of sources.
Global Logistics Orchestration
Real-time visibility into shipments is just the beginning. Understand the impact of delays on downstream operations and put decisions into action—all from one place.
Audit and Settlement
Reduce the time required for freight bill audits and save 1 to 4% of total freight spend with a smooth, automated process to verify accuracy before paying.
Equipment Management
Minimize container handling and equipment costs. Improve efficiency by eliminating empty runs and port wait times as you lower your carbon footprint.