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Vessel ETA Tracker

Live tracking and arrival prediction for ships.

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The Dynamics of Vessel ETAs

An Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) is the most critical data point in the maritime supply chain. It triggers a cascade of port operations, including pilotage boarding, tugboat deployment, berth allocation, and specialized labor scheduling at the container terminal.

Nautical Calculation Basis:

ETA = Departure Time + (Nautical Miles / Speed in Knots)

While modern Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) provide real-time satellite tracking, variables such as weather routing (Global Sea States), engine maintenance, and "Slow Steaming" strategies for carbon reduction can cause fluctuations. Shippers use this tool to synchronize their inland drayage and "Just-In-Time" (JIT) warehouse replenishment.