ALERTS

Stop checking carrier portals
every morning.

Get automatic alerts when shipment ETAs and milestones change, so delays never catch you off guard again.

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Know Before It's Too Late

ETA changes, delays, days on quay over 3 days, arrivals - get notified the moment it happens. Stop discovering problems after they've already caused chaos.

ALERTS

Have confidence in your supply chain status with Alerts

Stop Detention & Demurrage Charges

Get notified when a container has been sitting on quay for too long. By the time you see the charge, it's too late.

Stop Warehouse Chaos from Last-Minute ETA Changes

Containers show up unannounced or ETA changes overnight, causing warehouse staffing nightmares. Automatically alert warehouse teams when ETAs change or containers are about to arrive.

Know About Supply Chain Disruptions Immidiately.

Get alerted when disruptions affect your routes, showing which containers are impacted.

Our Customers

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We’re able to spot inconsistencies and errors quickly, which means we can resolve problems much faster than we did before. We now understand our freight spend much better than previously.
— Sam Presland, Logistics Manager, Fever-Tree
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Real live data on the status of our containers all in one place instead of having to interrogate all of the individual shipping websites. Also numerous filters to interrogate your data and useful Live Boards to share information privately to other parties"
- Colin L, Logistics Coordinator, Tata Consumer Products
Transparent overview of your supply chain and brilliant visualization. Friendly team, superb customer service, keen to learn about our business needs. Very smooth relationship so far.
— Christian D, Supply Chain Manager, Tilda Rice

FAQs

Some of the Frequently Asked Questions we get about Alerts

What triggers an alert?

Receive daily updates on ETA changes and arrivals from the last 24 hours, or opt for a weekly summary instead. You and your team stay informed without getting overwhelmed.

Who receives alerts?

Set alert recipients based on user roles and shipment access. Your warehouse team sees inbound arrivals. Anybody you want to can see delays on customer-facing shipments.

Can I avoid alert fatigue?

Absolutely. You choose you notification preferences. Receive daily updates on ETA changes and arrivals from the last 24 hours, or opt for a weekly summary instead.

What if I'm away from my desk?

Alerts come primarily via email or directly in Beacon. You choose how and where you want to be notified so you never miss critical updates.

Do alerts work across all carriers?

Yes. Whether it's Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, or any of our 160+ connected carriers—Beacon monitors them all and alerts you when things change.

Still have questions?

Get in touch with us and we will be hapy to help.

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