MarineTraffic for automotive OEMs

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With U.S. import tariffs on vehicles now in effect—and potential retaliatory measures from other major economies—automakers face unprecedented pressure to deliver vehicles on time, avoid customs penalties, and maintain continuity across dealer networks.

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Yet most shipping disruptions aren’t just about tariffs. They stem from a lack of maritime visibility. Incomplete data on vessel movements, port congestion, and arrival timing can lead to:

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• Missed customs clearance windows
• Dealer network delays and product launch setbacks
• Inefficient coordination with port agents and inland logistics

• Real-time RoRo vessel tracking: Track all 7,717 RoRo vessels globally, thanks to MarineTraffic’s detailed vessel type classification and unmatched AIS coverage.
• Port congestion & berth-level insights: Track turnaround times at 6,000+ ports and 30,000+ berths including over 500 dedicatedRoRo terminals to anticipate disruptions.
• Accurate ETAs & smart alerts: Get notified on delays, route changes, or early arrivals, with ETAs dynamically recalculated throughout the voyage.
• Ownership intelligence: Filter by 6 levels of vessel ownership to manage high-priority shipments.
• Custom zones & event-based notifications: Set geofenced zones at terminals or anchorages, triggering alerts for arrivals, departures, or delays.
• Post-voyage playback & performance analytics: Analyse historical voyages, delay patterns, and carrier performance to optimise future operations.
• Enterprise-ready API delivery: REST & GraphQL APIs, Snowflake access, scalable fleet tracking, and world-class onboarding support.

When it comes to AIS, coverage matters — but quality matters more. Many providers rely heavily on satellite AIS alone, leading to delayed updates and blind spots — especially in busy coastal areas and port zones where precision is critical.MarineTraffic stands apart by combining satellite AIS with the world’s largest terrestrial AIS network (6,600+ stations) and roaming AIS capabilities. This powerful hybrid approach ensures unmatched signal clarity in congested areas, continuous global coverage, and superior event detection at sea and in port.It's this combination — satellite, terrestrial, and roaming AIS — that makes MarineTraffic the gold standard for maritime visibility, delivering the most complete, accurate, and reliable AIS network on the market.