Interface: Air Fleet and Freight Management Systems - Supply Chain Data Network

Air Fleet and Freight Management Systems to Supply Chain Data Network Interface Diagram

Architecture Flow Definitions

container location  (Proposed)  

The location of a container, to sufficient accuracy to allow efficient container management.

container status  (Existing (Partial))  

Measures from systems on-board the container, possibly including refrigeration, shock measurement, controlled atmosphere sensing and any other systems that support special needs of the cargo.

freight data request  (Proposed)  

Request for location of a freight shipment or for data from the sensing systems on-board the container. The request may require the requestor to authenticate their identity.

freight transportation status  (Existing (Partial))  

A time-stamped status of a freight shipment as it passes through the supply chain from manufacturer through arrival at its final destination; including cargo movement logs, routing information, and cargo ID’s.