Odoo Container Tracking + Customs Documentation Management
An Odoo-based system to track containers, manage customs documents, and keep global shipments moving without guesswork.
See How We Build for Complex BusinessesGlobal logistics breaks down when shipment data is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems. Without reliable container visibility and clean customs documentation, teams face delays, penalties, and constant coordination issues with carriers, agents, and authorities.
Who This Is For
We usually work best with teams who know building software is more than just shipping code.
This is for teams who:
Exporters and importers managing frequent international shipments
Freight forwarders handling multi-party coordination
Logistics teams using Odoo as their core system
Businesses facing delays due to manual customs documentation
This may not fit for:
Small businesses with occasional shipments only
Teams looking for a standalone tracking tool without ERP integration
Operations that do not handle customs documentation
Companies unwilling to digitize logistics workflows
the real problem
Container visibility and customs paperwork fail at scale
Many logistics teams still prepare export and import documents manually and rely on updates from emails or calls to track containers. This leads to missing paperwork, unclear shipment status, slow responses to delays, and compliance risks. As shipment volumes grow, teams lose control over records, milestones, and accountability.
how this is usually solved
(and why it breaks)
common approaches
Tracking containers through emails and carrier websites
Preparing customs documents manually in spreadsheets
Storing shipment records across multiple tools
Relying on people to chase status updates
Where these approaches fall short
No real-time visibility of container movements
High risk of document errors and missing data
Delays caused by poor coordination
Weak audit trails and compliance exposure
Core Features & Capabilities
01
Live container tracking
Real-time container location and status through carrier, AIS, and port integrations.
02
Automated shipment milestones
Gate-In, vessel loading, transshipment, POD, and delivery updates without manual follow-ups.
03
Customs document generation
Invoices, packing lists, BL, COO, HS codes, and export documents generated from shipment data.
04
Document storage and version control
Centralized repository with history, approvals, and traceability.
05
Compliance and approval workflows
Structured checks to reduce errors before submission to customs or partners.
06
Customer and agent portals
Self-serve access to shipment status and documents for external stakeholders.
how we approach it
01
Map real export and import workflows before building
02
Centralize shipment, container, and document data in Odoo
03
Automate milestones and document creation at the source
04
Design for compliance, visibility, and scale from day one
How We Build at PySquad
We design logistics systems around real shipment workflows. Our focus is on centralised data, automated milestones, and documentation that is accurate, traceable, and easy to manage in daily operations.
outcomes you can expect
Clear real-time visibility across all shipments
Fewer documentation errors and compliance issues
Reduced delays, penalties, and coordination overhead
Audit-ready shipment and customs records
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let's build yoursFrequently asked questions
Yes. Tracking APIs show live positions and port milestones.
Yes. Invoices, Packing Lists, BL drafts, COO, and more can be generated.
Yes. HS codes can be stored, mapped, and auto-suggested.
Yes. Customer and agent portals provide real-time updates.
Yes. Alerts notify teams of upcoming charges or delays.
About PySquad
PySquad works with businesses that have outgrown simple tools. We design and build digital operations systems for marketplace, marina, logistics, aviation, ERP-driven, and regulated environments where clarity, control, and long-term stability matter.
Our focus is simple: make complex operations easier to manage, more reliable to run, and strong enough to scale.
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