For international shippers, knowing when a container will arrive is only half the battle. The real challenge is understanding how changes to ETAs ripple through your supply chain, affecting inventory, production, and customer commitments.

With 3rdwave 2.0, you don’t just get static status updates. You get dynamic insights into ETA changes and their downstream consequences — all in one intuitive dashboard.

In a recent demo, our CTO Josh Blinick shared how ETA change alerts and impact insights work within the platform. Watch the video below, and continue reading to learn more about ETA changes with 3rdwave 2.0. Have questions? Contact us.

1. Real-Time ETA Change Tracking

3rdwave continuously ingests carrier and forwarder status events for all your containers, across every port of unloading.

In the example demo, the dashboard shows daily updates of ETA changes at the Port of Charleston, clearly highlighting:

• Which vessel and containers were affected
• How many days the ETA has shifted
• The new estimated arrival date

2. Impact Alerts for Time-Sensitive Shipments

An ETA shift is more than just a scheduling note — it can create real disruption. That’s why 3rdwave goes further by comparing updated ETAs to your required arrival dates.

In the demo, when one container’s ETA slipped by a day (from July 15 to July 16), the system automatically flagged the issue with a visible alert.

A quick click shows exactly what’s at risk, empowering teams to:

• Reallocate inventory
• Notify stakeholders
• Adjust staffing and downstream plans proactively

3. From Reactive to Proactive Execution

Traditional tracking tools stop at “when.” 3rdwave 2.0 connects the dots to “so what?”, so you can respond before small delays turn into big costs.

Tap Into the Power of Reliable ETA Changes

If you’re tired of chasing down ETA updates across fragmented portals and spreadsheets, it’s time for a platform that makes sense of the noise.

‍Schedule a demo to see 3rdwave 2.0 in action.