Here at SeaRates, we would like to express our gratitude to our customers and partners for their consistent feedback. Our aim is to keep improving our tools and services while introducing new solutions, and today we are happy to share our latest updates.
If you missed our previous updates, please make sure to read it here.
SeaRates redesign
Through our design experiments, we have come to realise that a good interface is a seamless one.
People spend a huge amount of time on large platforms and as such, the design layout should be simple and pleasing to the eye.
Here are some of the updates we have made to the SeaRates' design:
1. Minimalism and simplicity
1. Only the most necessary functions for the user are in the foreground.
2. The interface is light and airy. Content remains at the center.
4. Maximum attention to detail.
5. The interface is "invisible", but intuitive and convenient.
2. Shadows and gradients
We've edited the on-trend shadows and gradients to appear lighter with more volume along with pastel gradients.
This adds to our theme of minimalism
Complex gradients and blur effects on SeaRates
We have also added the colour blur effect to the interface in the background, giving depth and dimension to the platform
Redesign of IMO classes and Container Dimension pages
We've redesigned our pages in accordance with the above mentioned guidelines and trends. You can now see the new design of the IMO Classes page here, and the Container Dimension page here.
Tracking System
This week, we’ve made improvements to the way we work with shipping lines such as Sinokor, CMA CGM, Emirates Shipping Line, Yang Ming.
All prior errors related to a container search for any of these shipping lines have been fixed as well.
Digital Freight Alliance development
The DF Alliance now has 842 members from 190 countries. New members were added this week from the Maldives, Panama, Nepal, Curacao, and more.
The DF Alliance continues to receive positive feedback from members starting their journey with the logistics network of the new generation.
Stay tuned for DF Alliance updates on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Upcoming updates
Adding Rates
We are updating the interface and soon you will be able to add rates through the Virtual Office. It will now run faster and there will be a new 45ft High Cube container type. The table with your rates will also now support the following formats - .xls and .xlsx.
Smart Documents
You will have access to the following shipping documents online:
● Quotation
● Proforma Invoice
● Commercial Invoice
● Packing List
● Stuffing Plan
● Bill of Lading
● Purchase Order
● House Bill of Lading
We’ve added a new document type to our tool, which is the House Bill of Lading (HBL).
A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is a document created by an Ocean Transport Intermediary (OTI) such as a freight forwarder or non-vessel operating company (NVOCC). The document is an acknowledgment of the receipt of goods that are to be shipped. It is issued to the supplier once the cargo has been received.
Ship Schedules
We have redesigned our application, which will soon be available for use. Now it will be easier for you to find ship schedules and navigate through the tool.
Logistics Explorer
Our tool is under testing and will be ready next week to be presented to our clients and you will be able to use it on your website. The Logistics Explorer is designed to make your business experience faster, more responsive, and more efficient.
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