Development of a Real-Time Cargo Monitoring System for International Air Freight Logistics

This logistics company relies on multiple Excel spreadsheets for planning and managing its air freight operations, which hampers data synchronization, quick filtering of shipping agents, and timely issue resolution. The lack of an integrated, real-time monitoring platform limits operational visibility and efficiency, especially under tight deadlines and during complex transit conditions.

A mid to large-sized logistics company specializing in international air freight shipments seeking to enhance cargo tracking, data management, and operational efficiency.

• Develop a scalable and performant web-based system to centralize and visualize air cargo data, including details on shipping agents, airports, containers, and documents.
• Enable real-time monitoring and filtering of shipment data to facilitate quicker decision-making and issue resolution.
• Integrate external data sources such as maps and weather services for enhanced situational awareness.
• Provide customizable dashboards for different user roles (admin and operational staff).
• Automate reporting and data editing features to streamline operational workflows.

• User and admin dashboards with role-based access control
• Comprehensive profiles for shipping agents, airports, containers, and documents, including detailed attributes and visualizations
• Advanced search and filtering system by criteria such as location, agent type, and status
• Map integration displaying airport locations, military bases, and shipment routes
• Real-time cargo tracking and status updates
• Weather data integration for operational planning
• Container and ULD (Unit Load Device) specifications with visual representations
• Tools for currency conversion and time zone synchronization
• Commenting and editing features for data entities

• Mapping services for airport and military base locations
• Weather APIs for real-time weather updates
• Currency conversion and time zone data sources

• High performance with the ability to handle large datasets efficiently
• Responsive and intuitive UI for ease of navigation
• Data security and role-based access controls
• Scalability to support future growth and feature expansion
• Availability and uptime suitable for operations management

The implementation of this integrated cargo monitoring system is expected to significantly improve operational planning accuracy, enabling real-time visibility over shipments across multiple data points. It aims to reduce data management time, enhance decision-making speed, and improve issue resolution efficiency, ultimately leading to more reliable and timely air freight deliveries in a complex logistics environment.