Ocean Shipping Software | e2open Ocean Bookings by INTTRA

One-stop connection to the most extensive multi-carrier ocean network in the industry

Global shippers often manage bookings and shipping instructions across dozens of ocean carriers and non-vessel owning common carriers (NVOCCs), using multiple portals, email, or phone. The result is slower execution, more manual work, and a higher risk of errors. E2open Ocean Bookings, powered by INTTRA, provides a single, TMS-neutral connection to the world’s largest multi-carrier ocean network so teams can submit booking requests, exchange shipment instructions, and improve execution quality across ocean [logistics](/content/logistics/ "Logistics"/index.html).

Slow, error-prone booking processes

How multi-party, multi-tier interactions complicate ocean bookings

Inefficient manual processes increase overhead and the risk of errors and disruptions. For companies moving goods by ocean, booking execution often depends on many partners, carrier-specific portals, and differing communication preferences. Those handoffs can multiply delays, increase rekeying, and make it harder to meet cut-offs or resolve exceptions quickly.

Centralize shipment booking collaboration with ocean shipping software

Save time and reduce redundant data entry by managing ocean bookings, confirmations, and shipping instructions through one platform connected to the world’s largest network of carriers and NVOCCs. Carriers can receive requests, return confirmations, and exchange shipment data through standardized digital connections.

Better utilize your team

A single application helps reduce manual transactions, emails, phone calls, and carrier-specific portal work, enabling ocean logistics teams to plan and execute bookings more efficiently.

See available lanes and carriers

Ocean shipping software provides rates and schedules capabilities that help you evaluate available trade lanes and carriers based on departure and arrival points, delivery dates, routing options, transshipments, and cut-off dates.

Submit ocean booking requests directly

Submit ocean booking requests directly to carriers and NVOCCs through one connection. The system transmits the request, returns confirmations, and supports booking changes without forcing teams back into manual workflows.

Share shipping instructions and required data electronically

Electronic submission of shipping instructions, VGM data, and other required shipment details helps improve accuracy, support SOLAS and compliance requirements, reduce cargo onboarding delays, and create an audit trail for carrier submissions and bill of lading workflows.

Quickly expand your carrier network

Access over 100 ocean carriers and NVOCCs already on the network, with reusable connectivity that reduces the burden of carrier-by-carrier onboarding.

Anticipate in-transit issues and manage exceptions

Gain visibility and insights into shipments across shipment legs with milestone updates, dashboards, and alerts to improve operational performance in detention and demurrage, carbon visibility, and lane and delivery performance.

Resources

Solution Briefs\ Simplified Electronic Filing of Verified Gross Mass Data for Shippers\ The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention added an extra requirement for shippers in 2016, making it mandatory to electronically provide carriers with the full weight of packed containers before loading them onto a vessel. Failure to file this Verified Gross Mass (VGM) information promptly could result in container detention or refusal at the terminal, additional fees from carriers or costly fines.\ Read More

Case Studies\ Global Logistics Provider Improves Service Levels, Compliance and Margins\ Keeping up with the frequent amendment updates and tariff filing changes in carrier contracts is challenging when you’re using a homegrown technology solution. This global logistics provider (LSP) needed a single platform for carrier contract management with integrated, up-to-date and accurate regulatory trade and customs data from authorities worldwide.\ Read More

Case Studies\ Unilever Improves Ocean Supply Chain Operations through Digitalization\ With a vast number of ocean shipments spread over multiple destinations, Unilever needed to streamline logistics processes and gain better visibility into its ocean supply chain operations. Learn how the company turned to e2open and realized the benefits of efficient and secure booking, rapid submission of accurate shipping instructions and cost savings from monitoring ocean freight.\ Read More

Suite Profiles\ Logistics Application Suite\ Open up a world of possibilities for your transportation and logistics needs. Companies of any size can now plan, book, execute and track multimode shipments on a single easy-to-use platform while gaining access to a large network of domestic and international providers.\ Read More

20--26%

Productivity improvement

60--45%

Increase in speed and on-time performance

-32%

Reduction in unplanned costs and fees

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Customers

Testimonials

"The complexity of our business and operating our supply chain is increasing as we see significant growth and diversity of our business across the globe. We’re excited to partner with e2open to ensure we stay abreast of the ever-changing regulations, leverage global trade and compliance best practices and further the digital transformation of our supply chain. The new platform provides best-in class, time-critical compliance to improve our operations, allowing us to better serve our global customers."

Air France® Industries
Head of Customs and Trade Compliance
Air France® Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance

Mailin Boeker
Acer

Vinny Moscatello
Avon

Celestica

Laurent Rosa
GEODIS

Alan Brown
Vice President of Supply Chain, Technology and Transformation
Jabil

John Wainwright
Leggett & Platt, Inc.

Sebastian Poehl
Head of Global Business Solutions
Leschaco

L'Oreal

Dan Jianu
Logistics Operations Manager
Michelin

Nishith Mohnot
Senior Manager of Business Systems
QSC

Jean-Paul Verschoor
Origin Responsible Manager
Renault Group

Sandvik

Edwin Tolsma
Trade Compliance, Global Domains and IT Lead
Signify

Sophos

Sarah Masessa
Global Partner Platform and Communications Manager
VMware by Broadcom

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is e2open Ocean Bookings?

Which carriers and NVOCCs are on the INTTRA network?

Is Ocean Bookings compatible with our existing TMS?

How does Ocean Bookings support SOLAS and VGM compliance?

What kind of productivity improvements can one expect?