GuideComing soon8 min read
How to Pre-Advise Containers in Navis N4: Step-by-Step Guide
A complete walkthrough of the Navis N4 pre-advise workflow — from logging in to submitting your first container, with every required field explained.
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Container Logistics Resources
Practical guides, Navis N4 tips, and booking strategies for South African transporters and freight forwarders. Written by people who understand the daily reality of moving containers through Transnet Port Terminals.
Topics covered: container pre-advising, Navis N4 workflow, Transnet terminal operations, vessel cut-offs, slot booking, demurrage avoidance, and logistics automation.
Coming soon — articles in progress
OperationsComing soon5 min read
5 Common Booking Mistakes That Cost Transporters Money
Wrong carrier mode, missed cut-offs, duplicate submissions — the five most expensive mistakes South African transporters make in Navis N4 and how to avoid them.
EducationComing soon6 min read
Understanding Vessel Cut-Off Dates at South African Ports
SI cut-off vs CY cut-off vs vessel departure — what each deadline means, why they differ, and what happens when you miss one.
StrategyComing soon7 min read
Slot Hunting 101: How to Get Earlier Booking Slots at Transnet Terminals
Slot availability at Durban and Cape Town can change by the minute. Learn the strategies — and the software — that give you the edge when slots open up.
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