Maritime AI™ Predicted ETAs for Vessels


Improve operational efficiency and formulate forward-looking logistics plans by relying on the most accurate vessel ETA predictions. Integrate these capabilities directly into your workflows with Windward API Insights Lab.

Improve efficiency & reduce backlogs

Leverage Accurate Maritime AI™ ETA Predictions

Plan terminal berth allocations and assign resources in advance to handle the loading/unloading of container vessels. Maritime AI™ considers all relevant factors to calculate the most accurate ETA predictions for container vessels.

Proactively manage shipments and make timely decisions to avoid D&D

Optimize Intermodal Transportation

When containers are in transit, you can predict delays at least 10 days in advance, providing plenty of time to mitigate potential issues and reduce detention and demurrage (D&D) charges. Planning the logistics of intermodal transportation becomes easier, enabling allowing you to prioritize and re-book transit out of the port by train/truck.

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Real-time container & vessel tracking

Track All Containers on a Vessel

Track milestones in real-time throughout the vessel journey to improve agility. Know the real-time location and Maritime AI™ Predicted ETAs of all your containers that were loaded onto a vessel. Ensure on-time and efficient delivery of goods to improve customer satisfaction.

Windward Maritime AI™ ETA

Windward Maritime AI™ ETA prediction allows ports, terminal operators, intermodal transportation providers, and freight forwarders to accurately predict the arrival of container vessels at their POD.

The Value of Maritime AI™ for Industry Leaders

Reduce time spent on shipment operations by 75%

Efficiently manage haulage and container off-port storage options to reduce extra costs

Accurately pre-book container deliveries and minimize any incurred customer charges

Reduce detention & demurrage (D&D) costs by 50%

Leading organizations choose Windward




Accurate ETAs

During COVID, Windward Ocean Freight Visibility allowed us to improve our ETA accuracy from around 30% to 80%. That has had a massive impact on our efficiency and, of course, on our customer satisfaction.

Single source of truth

Windward’s data accuracy was best fitted to become our company’s single source of truth. Its user-friendliness and ease of use promised the smoothest and quickest adoption across all teams, including those that had rarely used this type of technology.

Drill down of any delay causes

We were absolutely blown away by Windward’s data. The visibility down to the port details and a drill down of any delay causes – and all in real time. Other available solutions today are a million miles away from that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need help with something? Here are our most frequently asked questions.

Deep learning algorithms and more than 12 years of expertise enable Windward to deliver the most accurate ETA predictions in the industry. Approximately 87% of Windward’s ETA predictions – provided 10 days before the actual time of arrival (ATA) – are accurate.* 

*Predictions are within a range of +/- 48 hours of the ATA.

Yes, Windward Ocean Freight Visibility automatically generates insights into the reasons for container arrival delays in real-time. These insights are based on the Maritime AI™ platform’s ability to understand vessel behaviors and assess the chain of events leading up to the delay.

Windward Ocean Freight Visibility collects data from a multitude of sources, including AIS transmissions, carrier websites, weather forecasts, and many other third-party sources. It also includes Windward’s 12+ years of proprietary data – vessel profiles, port-to-port movements, geofencing of all container ports, terminals, waiting areas worldwide, and more. These sources are categorized and prioritized based on the requirements to generate specific, actionable insights.

Maritime AI™ Predicted ETAs are checked, validated, and if needed, updated automatically every 10 minutes. All vessel events are also updated multiple times per hour, and all container events are checked and updated multiple times per day.

Yes, Windward Ocean Freight Visibility enables you to create customized data fields, including purchase order number, commodity description, current administrative department, current administrative user, shipper, and consignee. These fields help you manage your shipments by exception and can be tailored to your specific needs.