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    Shipment Tracking on Melsun: Refresh Bill of Lading ETAs with AI

    Upload any Excel sheet, let AI map your columns, and download updated carrier ETAs from Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM

    Stop copying ETAs by hand

    If you manage import or export shipments, you have seen the spreadsheet problem: dozens of Bill of Lading numbers, carrier websites that all look different, and ETAs that drift out of date the moment you export the sheet.

    Melsun Shipment Tracking automates that loop. Upload your file, let AI figure out which column is the BL number and which is the shipping line, then run a single job that refreshes ETAs and returns an updated Excel file plus a PDF summary.

    How it works

    1. Upload — Drop an Excel, CSV, or PDF tracking sheet. Multi-section workbooks are supported.
    2. AI column mapping — Melsun reads headers and sample rows, then proposes mappings for BL number, carrier, and optional ETA columns. You confirm before anything runs.
    3. Carrier lookup — Each row is checked against Maersk, MSC, or CMA CGM depending on the shipping line.
    4. Download results — Get an updated spreadsheet with refreshed ETAs and a PDF report you can share with your team.

    For Maersk BLs with multiple containers, Melsun uses the earliest port-of-discharge date — the first cargo landed — so your sheet reflects the most conservative arrival window.

    Who it's for

    Shipment Tracking lives inside Melsun alongside chat, image, video, and voice apps. You do not need a separate logistics platform account.

    • Import/export coordinators refreshing weekly ETA sheets
    • Freight forwarders monitoring client shipments
    • Finance and ops teams aligning cash flow with arrival dates
    • Anyone curious — sign in and try it twice for free

    Two free tries — no allowlist

    We opened Shipment Tracking to the public so you can see real results before committing:

    Trial runs do not consume credits. When you need daily monitoring or higher volume, contact admin@melsun.com for full access.

    Supported carriers

    CarrierWhat Melsun tracks
    MaerskBL-level ETA at final port of discharge
    MSCBill of lading status and arrival dates
    CMA CGMContainer voyage ETAs from public tracking

    Melsun normalizes carrier names in your sheet — minor spelling differences usually still route correctly.

    Tips for better results

    1. Include a shipping line column — even if carrier names are abbreviated, AI mapping works best with a dedicated column.
    2. Keep BL numbers clean — remove extra spaces; use one BL per row when possible.
    3. Start small — test with 5–10 rows on your first free run to validate mappings before scaling up.
    4. Re-upload weekly — ETAs change; a fresh run beats manually editing stale dates.

    What you get back

    After a successful run:

    • Updated Excel — your original structure with Melsun-refreshed ETA columns
    • PDF summary — a shareable snapshot of tracked, skipped, and unavailable rows
    • Row-level status — see which BLs updated, which carriers were unsupported, and which rows failed

    Try it now

    Ready to replace an afternoon of copy-paste?

    1. Create a free Melsun account
    2. Open Shipment Tracking
    3. Upload your sheet and run your first job

    Shipment Tracking is decision-support software — not customs brokerage or legal advice. Always verify critical dates with your carrier and freight partner.

    Related tools

    Running import/export document workflows too? Explore the Trade Desk interactive demo for shipment wizards, document checks, and destination requirements — or browse more Melsun AI apps for chat, image, and video.

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