FourKites Dynamic Yard vs SeaVantage Cargo Insight

FourKites Dynamic Yard is a yard management system for enterprises coordinating freight and facility operations. It combines live information from the yard with in-transit visibility and analytics, and creates a digital record that reflects current yard conditions. GPS and RFID tracking can show trailer position, dwell, contents, seal status, reefer temperature and SKU-level information. Workflows cover yard inventory, gates, docks and spotter dispatch; the system can automate spotter tasks and door scheduling, while recording check-ins, check-outs, trailer moves and dock arrivals and departures. Teams can use trailer ETAs and time-on-site information to reprioritize crews, while custom KPIs and reports help identify bottlenecks. FourKites describes three product levels for different yard sizes and use across an organization's facilities. Android, iOS and web are listed, with mobile devices supporting positioning, tasking and gate mobility. Integrations are designed for ERP/TMS, WMS, ELD, GPS and telematics systems. Pricing is on request.

SeaVantage Cargo Insight is a cargo-visibility service for ocean and rail shipments. It tracks containers using a container number, master bill of lading, or booking reference, bringing shipment information into one dashboard across more than 50 major carriers. Vessel views show live AIS positions, current routes, historical paths, and upcoming port calls in map or list form. Predicted Time of Arrival uses AIS data, port congestion signals, and historical lane patterns to flag delay risk. The service reports container availability, gate-out times, and rail transit, with APM Terminals listed as a direct integration. Demurrage reporting groups dwell time into 0–4, 5+, 10+, and 15+ day filters and supports export. Live tracking links can be emailed to up to five recipients per shipment. Core and Extended REST APIs connect with TMS, ERP, or WMS systems; API data updates every two hours. Web and API access are available. The Free Trial covers five containers monthly and one user; Starter costs $100 a month.